Lessons From the Sardis Church

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The speaker uses a humorous story about a monk who only uses his rare words to complain to warn against wasting our lives spiritually by drifting, compromising, or being “dead while we live.” He then contrasts the complacent Sardis attitude with the faithful, Philadelphia spirit, urging believers to strengthen what remains, hold fast tenaciously to the true gospel, stay spiritually awake like the wise virgins with oil, and rely on God’s Spirit to bear fruit, avoid fear, and endure faithfully to the end.

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Braden T Veller

Braden Veller has been an ordained elder for over 40 years, working with people in many parts of the country. His formal education includes degrees from the University of Vermont and Ambassador College and he also has certifications in integrative health care as it relates to addictions, issues of emotion, and recovery. Although he resides in Florida, he has lived in New England, California, and Atlanta. He is married with one son. With knowledge of Spanish, he and his wife Georgia also have been able to serve the church in multiple countries in Latin America.