Jesus knows the works of the church in Philadelphia and He has only encouragement for them.  Though Satan hates and hinders the church and though they were weak in the eyes of the world, they did not deny Jesus’ name.  What can we learn from the church in Philadelphia about how the love that Jesus has for His church empowers us to stand firm?

Unifying Phrase:  Not Giving Up or Giving In

• Give a description of the city and church at Sardis.
• Jesus pays attention to the local church and He uses encouragement in a powerful way.
• When Jesus is our King we can endure all things.
• Jesus loves the church, Satan hates the church and the Holy Spirit leads the Church.
• What door of opportunity has Jesus opened up for us?