Sermons on Church In Laodicea:

Yuck: The Lukewarm Church Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 7, 2018

Christ delivers a message to those who are Christian in name only. Being neither zealous for good works nor orthodox in their doctrine, they are lukewarm and sickening to Christ.

George Barna makes a living through surveys. What makes him unique is that his surveys are on exclusively Christian topics. Although he does poll populations at large, he also does polling on those who profess to be Christian. For millennia, there have been standard benchmarks of orthodoxy. Yet, as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Other

The Message To Laodicea: The Church Tha Is Affluent But Lukewarm Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

This is the last church addressed by Christ, and it is the worst church. Christ does not commend Laodicea at all. He doesn’t have anything good to say about them. This is a church that may as well have not existed.

This is the last church addressed by Christ, and it is the worst church. Christ does not commend Laodicea at all. He doesn’t have anything good to say about them. This is a church that may as well have not existed. What made them so bad? They were lukewarm. What does that mean? ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Playing Church

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 18, 2012

We must BE the church, not just attend one.

Playing Church November 16, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must BE the church, not just attend one. Focus Passage: Romans 12:9-21 Supplemental Passage: James 1:27 NASB Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Laodicean Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage believers to serve God with passion and zeal, warning against the dangers of lukewarm faith.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to turn our hearts towards the message given to the church in Laodicea as recorded in Revelation 3:14-16. This is a powerful passage that speaks directly to us today, reminding us of the importance of serving God with passion and zeal, the dangers of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-16

Topics: Temperature

The Church Of Laodecia Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 31, 2023

A look at the 7 Churches of Revelation and what we can learn from them.

The Church at Laodecia Revelation 3:14-22 April 2, 2023 Today we’re looking at the final letter of the 7 letters Jesus wrote to the churches in the book of Revelation. Of the 7 churches, this was the most scathing and condemning. There were no positive words for the Laodecians. Laodecia was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Fallen Church. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 25, 2024

Today, Iam going to address a critical issue affecting many churches these days, the danger of becoming a fallen church.

Today, Iam going to address a critical issue affecting many churches these days, the danger of becoming a fallen church. In Revelation 3:14-22, Jesus Christ rebukes the church in Laodicea, warning them of the consequences of their spiritual complacency. Let's examine the characteristics of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, 2 Timothy 2:15, Acts 2:42

Mediocre Church Series

Contributed by David Welch on Oct 19, 2009

Sermon 10 in series dealing with Laodocia and the mediocrity.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Mediocre Church” I. Prologue 1:1-20 The Prologue in chapter one records what John the aging Apostle saw (and heard) including a manifestation of Jesus far different that what John had known previously. The theme of the book describes the time of Jesus’ coming ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Seven Churches Series

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 26, 2020

The city of Sardis was built around B.C. 500 and was located on a narrow plateau fifteen hundred feet above sea level, about thirty-five miles southeast of Thyatira.

THE CHURCH OF SARDIS **The city of Sardis was built around B.C. 500 and was located on a narrow plateau fifteen hundred feet above sea level, about thirty-five miles southeast of Thyatira. __Because the city was built in a mountainous region it was a natural citadel. __It was the capital of the ...read more

Denomination: Other

Elevate To The Next Level: "Living Above The Bar”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 10, 2025

In today’s message, we’ll learn how to live an over-the-top life, and to stop living below God’s desire and His calling upon our lives. We need to be living our lives above the bar; and not below it, or we could say we need to start living an abundant life.

Elevate to the Next Level “Living Above the Bar” John 10:10 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5ULgm8klXI At the end of last week’s message about knowing that our days are numbered, I ended with a story about a high jumper who one his last jump cleared 6’8” and then ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Revelation 3:15-16, Proverbs 1:32, Proverbs 29:1, Romans 2:5, Psalm 119:32, Hebrews 12:1, John 3:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

The Foolish Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 2, 2006

This church could not see itself as it really was.

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  A young woman went to her preacher and said, "Preacher, I have a besetting sin, and I want your help. I come to church on Sunday and can’t help thinking I’m the prettiest girl in the congregation. I know I ought not think that, but I can’t help it. I want ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Dead Church, An Open Door Church, And A Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Jason Callihan on Aug 15, 2008

The last three Churches in Asia

Chapter 3 The Church of Sardis This is the 5th Church that we read of in Revelation. So far, there has been a loveless Church, a persecuted Church, a lenient Church and a compromising Church. Chapter 3 begins by telling us of a dead Church. Now to clarify what he is speaking of, look to I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 3__4-22 The Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 2, 2008

Lack of zeal for the Gospel and Christian faith is a danger for those who are possessed of wealth and feel self-sufficient. Christ calls us from the cares of the world and deceitfulness of riches to restored spiritual vision, real safety and true wealth.

Revelation 3__4-22 the Lukewarm Church "Blessed are the Lukewarm." Christians profess to follow religiously Jesus Christ. If that is so, then surely "Blessed are the Lukewarm" must have been one of his sayings for there are so many, many professing Christians who show no enthusiasm or service. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:4-22

Denomination: Anglican

The Laodicean Church Series

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 4, 2014

They once had it but lost it.

The Laodicean Church Rev.3: 14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Complacent Church Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 31, 2002

How do we fight complacency in our spiritual lives?

Zephaniah 1:10-14 10 "On that day," declares the LORD, "a cry will go up from the Fish Gate, wailing from the New Quarter, and a loud crash from the hills. 11 Wail, you who live in the market district; all your merchants will be wiped out, all who trade with silver will be ruined. 12 At that time I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Zephaniah 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The State Of The Church

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Feb 4, 2008

This sermon compares the Health of our church to that of the 7 Churches of Asia Minor. It can easily be adapted to any church.

Title: State of the Church, 2008 Text: Revelation 2 & 3 Date: 2/3/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: President Bush gave his 7th and final “State of the Union” address on Monday night before a joint session of Congress. He discussed the war on Terrorism and talked ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist