Chad Balthrop • Revelation 3:7-13

I like bold statements. I like swagger. I like the confidence that comes from believing that, even with the odds stacked against you, you have everything you need to win. It’s not arrogance. It’s grit.

In the book of Revelation, the church at Philadelphia was like that. They were small, scrappy, persecuted. Every time they got knocked down, they got back up. God opened a door for them that no one could shut. They persevered for one simple reason – The ultimate champion chose them to be part of His championship team. They were faithful. They overcame, and they showed us what it means to play like a champion today.

Chris Wall • Revelation 3:1-6

Jesus confronts the church at Sardis as a congregation with a reputation for life but a reality of spiritual death. Though active on the surface, they had neglected the gospel, forgotten what they had received, and drifted from Spirit-led obedience. Christ’s command is clear and urgent: wake up, strengthen what remains, remember the truth, and repent. Spiritual vitality cannot be sustained by appearance or activity alone—only by dependence on the Holy Spirit and faithful obedience to God’s Word. When believers walk together in unity, using their God-given gifts, the church is strengthened and prepared to stand against sin and deception. For FBC Owasso, the warning is unmistakable: forgetting the Lord’s calling and gifts leads to the loss of our witness. But if we respond quickly to Christ’s voice, Spirit-filled unity and obedience will shape our future.

Chris Wall • Revelation 2:18-29

Jesus addresses the church in Thyatira, commending their love, faith, service, and perseverance. This was a church whose works were increasing over time. Yet alongside this growth, they stumbled into a dangerous compromise: they tolerated a false teacher. This was a teacher who led believers into immorality and idolatry. Despite being given time to repent, she remained unyielding, and her influence was corrupting the church. Christ calls the church to quick repentance, showing that delay only deepens sin’s grip. For those who repent, there is both mercy and grace. Spirit-led obedience is the mark of a believer. The Spirit will naturally move us to reject compromise, embrace holiness, and hold fast to what Christ has taught. For our church today, this passage reminds us that love and service must be matched with discernment and obedience. Quick repentance and Spirit-led faithfulness keep us in step with God’s will and purpose. The message to the church at Thyatira highlights the core value of Spirit-led obedience to the Lord.