End Times | Bible Prophecy | The Great Escape from the Hour of Trial | Church of Philadelphia | Loving Faithful Church which Persevered | Center of Greek Culture | Place with Frequent Earthquakes | Brotherly Love | May Our Church Be Like the One in Philadelphia | Love Comes from Jesus | Be Careful Not to Get Cynical when Hurt | Selfless Agape Love | We Are to Prefer Others to Self | Be Diligent in Spirit Serving the Lord | Holy = Pure | Set Apart for God's Glory | Jesus is Holy Like No Else | He is All-Knowing Powerful Wise Loving | He is Our Creator | Because of Holy Spirit We Are Holy | Process of Sanctification - He Purifies Us | Our Ultimate Goal is to Be Holy | Not Happiness yet We Have Joy | Jesus is True | We Live in Time of Deception | After Rapture Delusion Will Arise | Dangers of AI Influencing Mind | Demonically Oppressed Shooter Kills Christian Children | Need for Knowing Jesus | Stay in the Word | Sanctified by Truth of the Word of God | Key of David - Authority for Opportunities | God Can Open and Shut Doors for Us | Especially in Ministry Never Try to Force Doors Open | Jesus Knows Our Works & Labors for the Church | You Don't Need to Figure Out How to Go Through the Open Doors | Faith Sees Opportunities but Unbelief Obstacles | All Things | Lean Not on Your Understanding | Pastor Joe Hearing from the Lord to "Let it Go" Regarding His Previous Life Before His Conversion | Be In the Will of God or It's Miserable | God Has a Plan for You | Trust Him | To the Church in Philadelphia: You Kept My Word | Church to Be Teaching the Word of God | Simply Going Through the Bible | Stay in God's Word | They Weren't Ashamed of the Name of the Lord | After Pandemic People Are More Open to the Word of God |

Summary
This sermon explores the letter to the Church of Philadelphia in Revelation, emphasizing God's faithfulness in opening and closing doors of opportunity for His people. Pastor Joe highlights the importance of staying true to God's Word, not denying Christ's name, and being ready for the opportunities God provides. The message also touches on the current state of deception in the world and the need for believers to remain vigilant and faithful.

Key Points:
God opens and closes doors of opportunity for His people.
The Church of Philadelphia was commended for keeping God's Word and not denying Christ's name. Believers should be alert to God's leading and step through open doors in faith. The world is full of deception, but Christ is the truth and His Word guides us. God's forgiveness and love are complete, covering past, present, and future sins. Believers are gifted by the Holy Spirit for service and ministry.

Revelation 3:7-8 | Romans 8:28 | Proverbs 3:5-6 | Isaiah 53 | Psalm 22:16-18 | Romans 12:10-11 | John 1:1-3 | Ephesians 2:10 | Philippians 4:4 | John 17:17 |

Bible Prophecy | The Great Escape (Hour Of Trial) | Revelation 3:7-8 | 09-02-2025 | Pastor Joe

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