This morning we visit Sardis, which is the 5th church in our journey to the seven churches of Revelation. Sardis was once the most prominent city in the Lydian empire, but through time had declined and became great by reputation only. The church in Sardis, much like the city, was known for past deeds, they looked alive, but Christ wrote they were dead. Christ commanded them to remember that they should be alive in Him, and Him, complete the work that He began.

“But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved”. Ephesians 5:4-5