Sermons on Coldness:

The Church At Laodicea Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 20, 2017

The Church at Laodicea, a church, it seems, with no redeeming qualities. Luke warm, every church was commended for something, except the Laodicean church. Are we like the Laodicean church?

Revelation 3:14 - 22 I. Introduction A. The city of Laodicea was almost due East of Ephesus about 120 miles or so on a major trade route in Asia 1. The city was a banking center and so a very wealthy city a. The city was also the site of mineral springs which could only be tolerated if ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Comfortable Church

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 20, 2025

The sermon addresses the spiritual dangers of a comfortable, complacent church exemplified by the Laodicean church in Revelation. It warns against lukewarm faith, false security in material wealth, and neglecting Christ’s presence, urging repentance and renewed zeal for true spiritual riches.

The Comfortable Church Sermon Manuscript Based on Revelation 3:14–22 (KJV) Incorporating excerpts from *The Narrow Road* by Thomas Andrufski and selected quotes from Charlie Kirk Idea based on the “Day’s of Praise” devotional by Henry M. Morris, Ph.D. | Sep. 20, 2025 The sermon addresses the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Revelation 3:14-22, Matthew 7:22-23

Denomination: Church Of God

The Lavish Grace Of God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 13, 2024

This is message for an outdoor, outreach service in downtown Toronto. It's a message about the amazing and lavish love of God that will change our lives now and for eternity, if we say yes to God's offer of salvation in Christ.

July 14, 2024 Message for Outdoor Service - The Lavish Grace of God There are a lot of really stunning passages of scripture in the Bible. There are so many, that I probably could not choose if I had to which is my favorite. But today’s passage does come very close. There are many ways to read ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There A Correlation Between Loving And Giving?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 28, 2005

You can give and not love, but you can never love without giving. What will you give to those you love?

IS THERE A CORRELATION BETWEEN LOVE AND GIVING?? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I take my staff and I attach a piece of material to it. IT REPRESENTS A BANNER. FOR A BANNER IN BIBLICAL TIMES WAS A PIECE OF CLOTH ATTACHED BY ONE EDGE TO A STAFF. The leader of the group would lift ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Zeal For God

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Sep 16, 2006

Rekindling the fire of God’s Zeal in our lives.

A Zeal For God “As for you my son Solomon, Know the God of your father, and serve Him with loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts and understands the intent of the thoughts. IF you seek Him He will be found by you. But, if you forsake Him, He will cast you off ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Run Towards God Or Away?

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is a sermon that focuses on how we respond to God’s call in our life.

Jonah 1:1-3 “Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness has come up before me.” But Jonah rose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. He went down to Joppa and found a ship going ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Valley Of Dry Bones

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 14, 2008

This Scripture refers prophetically to the entire nation of Israel in the last days although it is set during the Babylonian captivity of Judah.

THE VALLEY OF DRY BONES 1 The hand of the LORD came upon me and brought me out in the Spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley; and it was full of bones. 2 Then He caused me to pass by them all around, and behold, there were very many in the open valley; and indeed they were ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Spring Forth - A Call To Repentance

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 21, 2007

Its time to leave the past ’winters’ behind, and ’spring forth’ and do a new thing...repent, ask forgiveness, and allow Jesus Christ to give you life anew.

Spring Forth – A call to repentance 3/18/07 Isaiah 43:18-25 KEY: I AM DOING A NEW THING BIG IDEA – Its time to leave the past behind, and do a new thing. Its time to repent and ask forgiveness. Its time to start new, spring forth. Through Jesus, the way, who blots out our transgressions and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To The Main Thing Series

Contributed by Bong Baylon on Feb 11, 2009

No one wants to be forgetful. But when we forget something that is really important, like forgetting our true mission on earth, we can get into big trouble. Not just because we might fail, but because we might be judged by the One who called us in the fir

Our First Mail “Back to the Main Thing” Revelation 2:1-7; 3:14-22 THE MAIN PROBLEM 1. What do you think is the main problem in the Church in Ephesus? Revelation 2:4 4 Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love. a. Does this refer to their love for ONE ANOTHER? b. Does this ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Creating A Shared Vision: "Putting Faith Into Action" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 19, 2009

Sermon #4 on creating a shared vision.

Revelation 3:14-22 “Putting Faith Into Action” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org In February 2007, Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz sent a memo to his CEO, Jim Donald, that somehow found its way onto the internet and then onto the computer ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Living Right In A World Going Wrong

Contributed by Daniel Austin on May 10, 2010

The choice to live right in a world going wrong is for each of us to make for ourselves.

Living Right In A World Going Wrong 05/03/09 PM Text: Romans 15:4 Introduction As many of you know we spent the last couple of days up in Portland attending the graduation of our daughter Darcy from Cascade College. It was a delightful experience, not just for observing and celebrating this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pictures Of The People Of God

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 7, 2011

This message examines some of the analogies the Bible uses to describe the church.

The Pictures of the People of God (Church) "upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." (Mt 16:18) INTRODUCTION: Jesus often spoke in parables or analogies in order to help us understand the ways of the Kingdom of God. When describing the Church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Church Family: A Place For You To Belong

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 12, 2014

The church is a family – a place of serving together, support and encouragement, spiritual warmth, and standing strong together.

OUR CHURCH FAMILY: A PLACE FOR YOU TO BELONG INTRO TO TOPIC: What is the church? The church is family. This is a common NT metaphor. “So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God's holy people. You are members of God's family.” ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: *other

The Character Of The Races Do You Know The Weaknesses Of Yours?

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 17, 2015

Certain cultures have certain characteristics and we must know what the expectations are and share Jesus according to this knowledge.

The Character of the Races Capt. Kelly Durant Do you know the weaknesses of yours? Today we celebrate the day of the cultures and we will explore some of the different characteristics of a few races. Does the Bible speak of the races, and their good points and bad ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-24

Denomination: Salvation Army

Ignite The Flame --- Fan The Flame

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 24, 2020

What was the sin of the 5 foolish virgins? Their lamps went out, no light. When Saul/Paul saw the light his life was forever changed... we are commanded to FAN THE FLAMES OF OUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS. HOW DANGEROUS IS WISDOM WITHOUT ZEAL?

IGNITE THE FLAME… FAN THE FLAME… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a large candle sitting beside me as I preach, I have 4 or 5 small candles laying on the altar and around the church. As I start the lesson I light the big candle. As I teach about FANNING THE FLAME, IT IS MY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6, Matthew 25:7-8, Luke 8:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God