The Church at Laodicea - Rev 3:14-21

October 06, 2024

Todd Peebles

Direction for the Church Part 7: The Church at Laodicea Rev 3:14-21 14 “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation. 15 “ ‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! 16 So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth. 17 For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. 18 I counsel you to buy from me gold refined by fire, so that you may be rich, and white garments so that you may clothe yourself and the shame of your nakedness may not be seen, and salve to anoint your eyes, so that you may see. 19 Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. 21 The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne. 22 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’ ” I. A Commendation for the Church I. A. NONE II. A Condemnation for the Church II. A. Lukewarm, not cold or hot II. B. Self-Reliance III. A Command for the Church III. A. Be Zealous III. B. Repent IV. The Promise for the Church IV. A. Fellowship with God IV. B. Sitting with Jesus on the Throne Notes on the entire series: The Word of Jesus to the Church Condemnations: Idolatrous, Divided, accepting of False Doctrine, self serving and indifferent. Commendations: Loyal, Devoted, Tenacious, Great Witness, Faithful Commands: Remember, Repent, Return, Be Zealous, Hold Fast, Do not be afraid, Be Faithful Questions (for us): Which of the condemnations are present in our church? Which of the commendations are present in our Church What can I do to help our church be more like Jesus?