Revelation and Light, Salem Church, VA 5/31/1998

Summary

The sermon emphasizes the importance of the church as the holder of God's light in the world, represented by the seven candlesticks in Revelation. The preacher warns against complacency and the danger of allowing sin and indifference to obscure this light, urging believers to live according to God's commandments to keep the church strong. The message highlights the historical reality that churches can be removed by God if His people turn away, and stresses the responsibility to maintain the church for future generations until Christ returns. The preacher prays for the church's endurance and spiritual vitality in America.