Sardis was the site of the pagan Temple of Artemis. Many in Sardis worshiped false gods and goddesses at that temple, yet the church in Sardis was indifferent, hard hearted, and stiff, asleep and indifferent to what was going on around them.  Jesus calls on them to wake up and obey what they have received and heard.  What can we learn from the church in Sardis about where we might need to wake up and remember to obey what we have received and heard?

Unifying Phrase:  The Frozen Chosen

• Give a description of the city and church at Sardis.
• What does it mean to be dead, or the frozen chosen?
• Talk about the state of the Church, this was a bad church.
• A few faithful can make a profound difference.
• How can we stop from becoming the frozen chosen?

Waking up will require change.