Sermons on Laodicea:

Do We Hear Him Knocking

Contributed by Roger Rhoads on Aug 16, 2007

Listening for God’s Voice

I don’t think the people of Laodicea were as deceived as they were living convenient lives. Things were going financially well and in the church, things were going the way they wanted them. They were contented, “Please don’t disturb us?” Jesus was outside knocking, but they had the music of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Holiness

Homesick For Christ's Church Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 25, 2016

Paul was imprisoned in Rome and longed to be with the churches. With great distance between him and the churches, Paul did what he could to minister to the churches.

HOMESICK FOR CHRIST’S CHURCH Colossians 2:1-8 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ November 20, 2016 Audio link to an mp3 recording of this message: http://chirb.it/sg5042 INTRODUCTION: 1.) The definition for homesick is: to be sad because you are away from your family ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Dressed Right

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 31, 2022

Society today dictates that tolerance is to accept and agree with whatever someone or something believes is ok . God dictates that we love unconditionally, but uphold a standard of Holiness.

“Are You Dressed Right” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: 1 Peter 3:12 “For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil”. PRAYER: OPENING:- It is amazing how God will allow you go all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:12, James 1:5, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Samuel 16:7, Matthew 23:27, Ephesians 5:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Be Encouraged To Be A Finisher...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 18, 2021

It is easier to start something than it is to finish. God desires us to encourage other people to finish the race that set before us. We must invest our time, talent and energy into the ministry of finishing what God has called us to do,

BE ENCOURAGED TO BE A FINISHER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: My friend I will never doubt that my God that helps us start ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, Colossians 4:17, Acts 20:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Letter To The Church In Smyrna

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021

Jesus recognizes the Smyrna church as rich in faith, though they are poor in materials and face tribulations

Who is addressing the church? The First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life (2:8; Isa. 48:12). As the First, He made all things. As the Last, He will judge all things. Their Deeds/works: “I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Overcoming Obstacles To Serving God

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Sep 9, 2023

We all have fears that inhibit us from serving God. Fears of the world, fears of ourselves, fears of the enemy. For God gave us a spirit, not of fear, but of power and of self control. 2 Timothy 2:17 When we set aside our fears we make room for the power of God to work through us.

Godly Passion (v.19) A. A drive provoked by emotion B. Jesus was driven by an anguish over the multitudes who He saw as having no shepherd and as a result He said the fields are ready. (Matthew 9:36-37) C. In this passage Paul was driven by passion to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Of The Book Of Revelation, 3, Things That Are (On Earth) Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 12, 2015

The fabled letters to the seven churches turn out to be (are you ready for this) letters to the seven churches. Period. Where all the rest comes from I know not. But these churches were chosen because they represent every church that has ever existed.

2a. The things which are (on earth). (2-3) The communication to the seven churches of Asia is just what it appears to be: seven letters addressed to seven real churches, blessing them and warning them. All the fantasies of theologians through the years attempting to make these churches into ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We're Stuck!

Contributed by Kenneth Stright on Jan 28, 2003

What happens when the church is ’stuck’? Do we have a word from God to direct us into the future. Explore the state of the church in Laodecia and see if we can’t learn how to be the church today.

Psalm 96: (Sing to the Lord a new song) Revelation 3: 14-19 (poor Laodicea) WE’RE STUCK! As a teenager I often played the old vinyl music albums of the day and, as they got a little worn, they also got stuck – I’d hear the same few words and the same few notes of maddening music over and over ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Is The Healer Of Spiritual Blindness Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 11, 2004

All people are spiritually blind by nature but can be given sight by believing in Jesus.

Who Is This Jesus? 9. He is the Healer of Spiritual Blindness John 9 November 6/7, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: • All people are spiritually blind by nature but can be given sight by believing in Jesus. INTRO: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal, they lay down ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wonderful Church Leadership

Contributed by James May on Aug 19, 2007

The church leadership will determine the direction and spirituality of the church. Let’s pray that we have the right leaders in these last days.

The Wonderful Church Leadership Sunday, August 19, 2007 – PM By Pastor Jim May 3 John 1-14 Have you ever wondered what kind of spiritual giants led the early churches? These men and women of God were called by God to lead the baby church to fulfill the Great Commission. It had been only a few ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Many Other Significant 3:16 Verses

Contributed by Dennis King on Feb 25, 2018

When “3:16” is mentioned as a Bible verse, most of us think of John 3:16. “For God so loved the world....” That verse contains a powerful message to be sure. But the New Testament has many other “3:16” verses that are very meaningful.

When “3:16” is mentioned as a Bible verse, most of us think of John 3:16. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” That verse contains a powerful message to be sure. But the New Testament has many other ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

La Iglesia En Los Ultimos Tiempos Parte 1 Series

Contributed by Ozzie Barletta on Jan 26, 2021

¿Qué podemos esperar de la iglesia en los días antes del regreso del Señor Jesucristo?

Vamos al libro del Apocalipsis en el capítulo 3 y estaremos en los versos 14 al 22, en esta mañana. Vamos a estar enfocados en el tema: La iglesia en los últimos tiempos. Debemos hacernos una pregunta como pueblo de Dios ¿Qué podemos esperar de ella en estos días? ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Hebrews 10:25, Acts 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 1)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 22, 2022

Welcome to our study on the book of Revelation.This is a book of the revelation of Jesus Christ. You will learn more things about the Lord Jesus in this book than any other book in the Bible.

Did you know God promised you a blessing as you study this book in the Bible. Look at Revelation 1:3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things that are written therein: for the time is at hand. • Notice, the book of Revelation begins with a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

La Iglesia De Esmirna Series

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on May 10, 2011

La Iglesia de Esmirna

UNA EXORTACION GENERAL A TODOS LOS QUE OYEN (Apocalipsis 2:7a) El que tiene oído, oiga lo que el Espíritu dice a las iglesias: Cada uno de las 7 cartas aplica a todas las iglesias. Necesitamos oír lo que Espíritu dice a las iglesias – no solo a una iglesia. Estas cartas, cada una de ellas ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist