Sermons on Hisgalus 3:20:

Laodicea: Apathy And Unconcern Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007

Seven Letters to Seven Churches (7th in series).

LAODICEA: APATHY AND UNCONCERN Revelation 3:14-22 INTRO: There was in Laodicea, the spirit of indifference, apathy, and unconcern. Reading this letter is like looking into a mirror and seeing our own face–our own time. We are moving into the spirit of the Laodicean age. The word Laodicea means ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

30th Anniversary

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 31, 2007

I preached this sermon for our 30th Anniversary. 1. God WAS Here in the past 2. God Will be Here in the Future. 3. Most importantly, God is here today.

Introduction 1. They say that dogs age 7 times faster than their owners... a 10 year old dog is the same as a 70 year old man... They don’t say anything like that for churches... do churches age the same as people?... a church 30 years old is like a 30 year old person?... Or, is it like “dog ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20, Revelation 3:20-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Dashboard Dining

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Learning to give God more

Sermon Revelation 3:20 Dashboard Dining The term dashboard dining “has come to signify the growing practice of eating while driving to save a little time.” Popular freeway fare includes yogurt in squeeze packages, soup in heat and sip containers and small cookies that fit in cup holders. One ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Oct 25, 2006

Learn how to conquer lukewarm Christianity in this message about the cure!

The Cure Conquering Lukewarm Christianity 06.11.06 I. Introduction Today we’re talking about “The Cure: Conquering Lukewarm Christianity.” Last week, Pastor Suzie began in the beginning talking about God’s relationship with Adam. Well, I want to take you to the end, to the book of Revelation. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Passionate Church Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 26, 2006

A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

How to Be a Passionate Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? October 22, 2006 This morning I want to give you a little science lesson on thermodynamics! Remember that word from high school science class? In case you don’t, “thermodynamics” is a branch of physics that studies the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who Is Knocking

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 27, 2006

I. A PICTURE THAT ALLURES II. A PROMISE THAT ENSURES III. A PRESENCE THAT ENDURES

WHO IS KNOCKING? Revelation 3:14-22 Many of us are familiar with the with the first part of these wonderful words, due to the genius of a painter named Holman Hunt. In his painting we observe a door shut, with rusted hinges, all overgrown with rank, poisonous weeds, which indicate how long the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time For Revival!

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 27, 2006

I believe we as individuals need a personal revival – and together as the church we need one! BUT - what IS revival, and how do we get one?

IT’S TIME FOR REVIVAL! OPENING TEXT: “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ’These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Denomination: *other

The Danger Of Mediocrity

Contributed by Daniel Bauder on Oct 29, 2006

This message deals with the way God deals with mediocrity.

THE DANGER OF MEDIOCRITY Revelation 3:14-22 October 22, 2006 Broadway Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION I want to start this morning by thanking everyone who came to the work day yesterday. We had a good turn out and a lot was accomplished. I also want to thank God for placing Debbie ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

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

Open The Door Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 23, 2010

The message to the church in Laodicea shows us that in order to get what we really need in life, we must let Jesus in to our lives.

In his book, The Second Coming of the Church, Christian researcher and pollster, George Barna, documents his findings about the differences in behaviors between those who identify themselves as born again Christians and non-Christians here in the United States. Among the results of his surveys are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Laodicea; The Chruch Of Today? Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 30, 2010

Does the church of today resemble the lukewarm Laodiceans? Are we the last era of the Christian Church?

Revelation is the scariest book in the Bible, yet it’s also one of the most comforting, reassuring, and exciting books in the Bible. The beloved disciple John is almost certainly the author of the book, but unlike other New Testament letters, the first few chapters of this book seem to be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Jesus' Wish For The Church (Laodicea) Pt4 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010

Ever wish for something? If you could wish anything, and I mean anything, for this church—what would it be? What do you think Jesus would wish for this church? Jesus has a wish for the church. What is it? It is written here.

Jesus’ Wish For The Church” Laodicea, Revelation 3:14-22 Three girls were stranded on an island when they discover a lamp rub it and out pops a genie. They are each granted a wish. The C+ girl washed she was off the island “poof!” The “straight A” girl wished ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Methodist

Profile Of A Lukewarm Christian

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 6, 2010

Being lukewarm is unacceptable behavior for a believer and is useless for the kingdom of God. The Lord is looking for believers who love their Lord enough to share Him with a dying and confused world.

Profile of a lukewarm Christian Rev. 3:14-22 Introduction- I want us to glance this morning at the seven churches that John wrote about in the book of Revelation. The one we will look ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Christ Is Knocking……will You Answer?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Church at Laodecia. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Revelation chapter 3 verses 14-22. • Nobody likes being sick; • I nobody really enjoys having to go to the doctors. Quote: • David Grimes in Reader’s Digest: • Doctors - What They Say and What They Actually Mean • What they say: “It could be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Brethren

A Beginning Vision: The Lord’s Counsel"

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 31, 2011

Let him who has ears hear what the Spirit says.

“The Beginning Vision, The Lord’s counsel” Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Revelation 3:14-22 IN our beginning vision we look first at the Israelites. They have taken an 11 day journey from Egypt to the Promised Land and it turned it into a 40 year experience in the desert. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist