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Laodicea: Wealthy And Yet Bankrupt

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 16, 2020

The church in Laodicea enjoyed financial prosperity and the finer things in life. However, Jesus saw a church that had succumbed to complacence and apathy. They were wealthy, but facing spiritual bankruptcy.

Laodicea – Wealthy and yet Bankrupt Revelation 3: 14-22 Today we come to the seventh and final church Jesus addressed in the book of Revelation. The church in Laodicea had been heavily influenced by the culture in which it was situated. The people there were very wealthy, creating an attitude of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 14, 2001

This church was totally blind to it’s true condition.

THE LUKEWARM CHURCH REVELATION 3:14-22 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; I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Going Boldly

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Oct 22, 2005

Being Strong In Proclaiming the Gospel

GOING BOLDLY II KINGS 18:17-18 1. Ahab blamed the man of God for the trouble • Israel was in a great drought due to their rejection of God and Jezebels cutting off of his prophets. • Ahab sought a relief to the drought; sending Obadiah to find grass and water to feed those animals who had not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

He Said, We Said

Contributed by Nathan Cooper on Feb 26, 2008

Malachi examines true sacrifice and true worship.

Mal. 1 HE SAID, WE SAID: Intro: Have you ever had an argument with a spouse and she knew what you were gonna say even before you did? Eerie isn’t it? Like she can read your mind. Malachi was a prophet of God and he has to confront the priests. “I know what He’ll say.” Malachi already knows ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thermometer Or Thermostat: Which Are You?

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 9, 2022

A thermometer tells how hot or cold something or someone is. It doesn’t try to change its environment. A thermostat, on the other hand, alters the temperature. Christians should be thermostats, changing their neighborhoods, families, work, etc.

THERMOMETER OR THERMOSTAT: WHICH ARE YOU? Mt. 5:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Pastor told one of his faithful church members, “Mrs. Smith, I appreciate your devotion. You are present at all the services!” 2. Mrs. Smith: “Yes, it’s such a relief, at the end of a long, hard week, to come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Will You Be When God Vomits

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 8, 2021

Be careful of who you believe and fellowship with in these last days.

Revelation 3:15-17 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. 17 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-17, Proverbs 23:8

Denomination: Baptist

On Fire For God

Contributed by Michael Davis on Aug 10, 2002

What happened to the fire?

ON FIRE FOR GOD Text: Leviticus 6: 12&13 What does the dictionary say about fire? Fire----The active principle of burning, characterized by the heat and light of combustion. A. strong feeling; excitement B. to make explode by ingiting C. to become excited or aroused On ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:12-13, Leviticus 6:12, Matthew 4:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Backsliding

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 1, 2005

Gradually backsliding is gradually dying,which can be avoided.

BACKSLIDING Luke 9:62 62 And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. 2 Peter 2:20-22 20 For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Zeal To Be Real

Contributed by Jennifer Lincoln on Jan 7, 2012

holiness

ZEAL TO BE REAL” Revelation 3:14-17 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodicean’s write; these things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God. I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot. I would thou wert cold or hot. So then ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-17

Denomination: Holiness

When You're Hot And When You're Not

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 1, 2006

Let’s consider what was wrong with the Pharisees in order to find out what is sometimes wrong with us or what is lacking in our devotion to the Lord.

INTRO.- Who’s hot and who’s not? It all depends on your viewpoint and what kind of TV news you watch. But if you have been watching the TV news at all you will get a glimpse of who’s hot and who’s not in the world of entertainment. Emmitt Smith of “Dancing with the Stars” fame is hot and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'm In A Hot Situation But God Is Able To Deliver

Contributed by Pastor Cordell Starks Sr on Apr 12, 2016

This sermon is to help the believer to know that no matter how hard no matter how hot their situations and circumstances maybe never lose focus on God and his promises that he has made available to us in his word.

Is there anyone in the house today who has ever been in a situation the seemed impossible to get out of. I'm talking about a sticky situation. You know the kind where the more you tried to get away form it, the more your tried to shake it off, the more that thing wouldn't let you go. By chance is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 8: What Is Hot,, Wet, Bright, And Dark?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 7, 2011

A contemporary study of the book of Revelation 8

We all like riddles, don’t we? Here are a couple of riddles for you; can you solve them? “I have no eyes and I have no legs, but I move the earth. Who am I? I am an earthworm.” Here is another. “I can run, but cannot walk. I have a mouth, bu cannot talk. I have a bed, but I never sleep. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: *other

Divine Emotions

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 12, 2018

How Gods emotions are affected by us.

DIVINE EMOTIONS Our heavenly Father is endowed with emotions not like us. His emotions are pure and more intense. 1. Pity For us who fear him. Psalms 103: 13 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him. Those who cry ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Need Revival

Contributed by Terry Williams on Sep 15, 2013

As we look at the Church at Laodicea may we compare our lives with their characteristics to see if we need revival as individuals and as a Church.

September 15, 2013 Sunday Morning Sermon #2 Revival Boot Camp Why We Need Revival Revelation 3:14-22 Passage 14 “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the [k]Beginning of the creation of God, says this: 15 ‘I know your deeds, that you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Woe Unto Them That Are At Ease In Zion

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 22, 2010

Too many turn away from God before he is finished giving them what they need to be of full service.

WOE UNTO THEM THAT ARE AT EASE IN ZION Cold dead services are the direct results of a self-satisfied religion that knows nothing about the mighty miracle working power and presence of the Holy Spirit in exalting the Lord Jesus Christ. Amos 6:1Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1

Denomination: Baptist