Pastor Dan Southern 7/25/04

Centreville Community Church

Title: How to Make the Best from What You Have

Text: Revelation 3: 7 – 13

Deuteronomy 28: 6, 13 Ephesians 1:3

2 Corinthians 9:8 Psalm 68:19

2 Peter 1:3

A. They were small in size.

“Philadelphia was built in an active volcanic area. As a result, there were numerous volcanic eruptions and earthquakes that forced the evacuation of the city”

…….Alan Carr, The Jesus Church

David and Goliath – 1 Samuel 17

Gideon and 300 men – Judges 7

Zechariah 4:10

B. They were short on strength.

“The church in Philadelphia in John’s day consist of poor people who lived on the outskirts and were heavily taxed for public purposes”

….. Parnell C. Coward, Revelation Systematically Studied

Pathway Press

Notice, three times in this text the Lord uses the word ‘Behold’

Revelation 3: 8, 9, 11

“Look or to see, to comprehend, it is the calling of one’s attention to”

…… Strong’s Expanded Dictionary of Bible Words

Greek Dictionary, page 1146

l. CONSIDER THE 0PPORTUNITIES. 3:7, 8

What we have from A to Z

Anointing of the Holy Spirit – 1 John 2:20

Angels encamped all around us - Psalm 37:4

Blessings upon us – Ephesians 1:3; Psalm 68:19

Comfort of the Holy Ghost - John 14: 26

Daystar in our heart – 2 Peter 1:19

Everlasting life – Romans 6:23

Favor of God – Jeremiah 29:10

Gift of forgiveness – 1 John 1:9

Holy Spirit – Acts 1:8

Immanuel – “God in us” Matthew 1:23

Justified by grace – Romans 5:2

Kept by the power of God – 1 Peter 1:5

Led by the Holy Spirit – Romans 8:14

Moved by the Holy Ghost – 2 Peter 1:21

Nothing can by any means hurt us – Luke 10:19

Only hope – Ephesians 4:4

Promises of God – 2 Peter 1:4

Quickened by the Holy Spirit – Romans 8:11

Redemption through His blood – Ephesians 1:7

Strengthened will all might in the inner man – Ephesians 3:16

Truth – John 14:6

Unity of the Spirit – Ephesians 4:3

Victory – 1 Corinthians 15:57; 1 John 5:4

Way to God – John 14:6 We can Walk Worthy - Ephesians 4:1

X-ed Satan out – Luke 10:19

Zeal for God – Titus 2:14; 1 Corinthians 14:12

A. The Character of our Master

Faithful and True – Revelation 19:11

Finisher of our Faith – Hebrews 12:2

First and Last – Revelation 1:17; 2:8; 22:18

First begotten – Hebrews 1:6

Foundation – Isaiah 28:16

Fore runner – Hebrew 6:20

Friend of sinners – Matthew 11:19

1. His personality – Vs. 7

2. His power – Vs. 7

Isaiah 22:20- 22 Matthew 28:18

Colossians 1:18 Ephesians 5:23

B. The call of our mission

Acts 14:27 1 Corinthians 16:9

2 Corinthians 2:12 Colossians 4:3

ll.CONSIDER OUR OPPOSITION 3:9, 10

There were Imps of Satan

There were imposters

A. We have the Master’s promise

Matthew 28:20 Psalm 30:5

1 Corinthians 10:13

1. The defeat of our enemy vs. 9

2. God’s desire to edify vs. 9

B. We have the Master’s protection

1 Peter 1:5 Jude 24

Isaiah 59:19

lll. CONSIDER OUR OBLIGATION 3: 11-13

A. We are obliged to watch Vs. 11 a

1 Corinthians 15:52 Matthew 24:27

B. We are obliged to work Vs. 11b

Luke 19:13

C. We are obliged to worship Vs. 12

1. Because of what he will make us

2. Because of how he will mark us

How can I apply this message to my life?