Sermons on Revelation 3:15:

Church In Laodicea

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 29, 2005

What was said to the Church in Laodicea - the seventh of the seven churches - and what it might mean for us today.

Laodicea was a very, very wealthy city, founded by Antiochus II and named after his wife Laodice. The city was strategically located, where three major roads converged, so it was highly commercial. It was well known for its banking industry, its manufacture of black wool, and a medical school ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Someone Is Knocking"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 28, 2005

A sermon on evangelism.

“Someone is Knocking” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org I was speaking with my parents on the telephone a few days ago. As most of you know they recently moved to Kentucky. I asked them how they are doing in their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Laodiciea: God's Shopping List Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

Are you poor, wretched, and blind? Then you have some shopping to do.

Title: Laodicea: For the Man who has everything Text: Rev 3:14-22 (The Church @ Laodicea) FCF: Eternal things are not purchased with gold and silver, but rather with the tribulation that is the gift of God. SO: Ideally, my congregation would come to realize that relying on Christ isn’t something ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Iced Or Boiling"

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jul 7, 2004

“We can’t make an outward difference until we are inwardly different.”

Intro: (Start with Blank) One day three men were walking along and came upon a raging, violent river. They needed to get to the other side, but had no idea of how to do it. The first man prayed to God saying, "Please God, give me the strength to cross this river." Poof! God gave him big arms and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Glimpses Into Revelation--A Church On The Fence Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 15, 2004

What is so bad about being lukewarm as a Christian? Why it is better to be hot or cold.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 18, 2004 “The Church on the Fence--Laodicia” Rev. 3:14-22 INTRODUCTION: Of the seven churches, this is probably the one you are most familiar with. It is the church that seems to parallel today’s society the most because of an INDIFFERENCE toward ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Methodist

Laodicea, The Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 2, 2004

Of all the seven churches this one is best known and the Lord called them to repent that they would have revival.

Laodicea, The Lukewarm Church Rev 3:14-22 Intro. Here we come to the letter to the seventh church, this is probably the one most often spoken of. Those who believe these letters represent different church ages, they say this is more like today than any of the other churches spoken of. Even those ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Laodicea

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Aug 11, 2005

We need to be living lives of hot love for the Lord.

INTRODUCTION -Hot water is useful for a drink -Add finely ground coffee beans or tea leaves -Cold water is a wonderful drink -Especially on a 90+ degree day -Warm, room temperature water is not a very desirable drink -Unless we are extremely thirsty -My question to you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Empty Words From Empty Hearts

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 6, 2005

How do we pray? Opening skit, showing that it is better to have no words in your heart than it is to have no heart in your words. Are we hot, cold, or lukewarm?

(THIS SERMON OPENS WITH THE FOLLOWING SKIT) Billie is standing at the pulpit, with her head bowed as she is praying. (This script is in front of her.) The pastor is in the back of the sanctuary, with a microphone. (He is the voice of God.) Billie: Our Father Who Art In Heaven. Pastor: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-17

Denomination: *other

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 17, 2006

Do you feel insignificant in your service to God? You may be more powerful than you thought. Or do you feel pretty secure? You may be more in need and weak than you thought. Take some advice from Philadelphia and Laodicea.

Even as the Philadelphian church doesn’t receive even one rebuke - the church at Laodicea receives not one commendation - the contrast couldn’t be more stark - and that’s not the only contrast we’ll see as we compare these two churches. -The church at Philadelphia was small in appearance but ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Sickening's Best Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 13, 2005

This is the 8th sermon in the series "Are You Prepared".

Series: Are You Prepared? (Revelation) [#8] SICKENING’S BEST Revelation 3:14-22 Introduction: [Video Clip "The Family Outing"] [Stand on the rail in the choir loft and have someone on each side pulling my arms.] Do you work hard at keeping up appearances? Do you find yourself being pulled in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Church With No Attitude Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 22, 2005

Final sermon in a seven sermon series on the seven churches in Revelation and how their attitudes reflect those of some within the church

The Church With No Attitude Rev. 3:14-22 I. The Description of the Judge (v. 14) A. He is the “Amen” – The Final Authority “….so He has granted the Son to have life in Himself, and has given Him authority to execute judgment also, because He is the Son of Man.” – John 5:26-27 B. He is the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

"So, What Are You Waiting For?" Series

Contributed by Scott Ptak on Dec 7, 2002

Series of three sermons about living life with passion toward God, our families and our friends.

Stonebriar Community Church Rev.Scott Ptak Sermon Outline November 10, 2002 “So, What are you waiting for?” Introduction One of the things I’ve long realized the potential for, but have recently felt in my own life on an ever-growing scale, is my disconnection and waning passion regarding some ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

No Reserves, No Retreats, No Regrets

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 4, 2003

This message describes how we are to approach our Christian life based on the philosophy of missionary William Borden.

Scripture Ref: Revelation 3:15-16, 19-21 Mark 12:28-30 Joshua 24:14-15 2 Corinthians 7:10-11 1. Introduction—Read the story of William Borden In 1904 William Borden, heir to the Borden Dairy Estate, graduated from a Chicago high school a millionaire. His parents gave him a trip around the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:19-21, Revelation 3:15-16

Sound The Alarm

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

The LORD is coming back, the trumpet is about to blow. We must warn them

“Sound the Alarm” Noah’s message from the steps going up to the ark was not, “something good is going to happen to you!” Amos did not confront the high priest of Israel proclaiming, “Confession is possession!” Jeremiah was no put into the pit for preaching, “I’m ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-9, Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Cares About Apathy?

Contributed by Robert Pue on Sep 5, 2004

Apathy is one of the biggest problems in the church today.

Satan has a tool in his arsenal of weapons and hes really been making good use of it here in America. The tool is the spirit of Apathy, and thats the subject of this article. Now, I realize that many people wont read this. They’ll see the title and decide that they aren’t interested. They’re not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible