Sermons on Revelation 3:1-14:

Sloth - A Deadly Sin

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. It may well be the most dangerous sin for both society and the church. It is so prevalent and accepted that we may not even think of it as a sin. It has become a way of life. In fact, if we do not commit this sin, people think there is something wrong with us. For we live ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Make Jesus Sick

Contributed by Jeff Crow on Oct 18, 2000

I. Things That Makes us sick: 1.

I. Things That Makes us sick: 1. Old food gives us salmonila poisoning. 2. Viruses 3. Eating spicy foods II. Let's talk about what makes Jesus sick. (verse 14) 1. Lukewarm christians make him sick. 2.(verse 15)Laodicean was neither Hot for the Lord, nor Cold against him. 3. Like Christians ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Has The Church Lost It's

Contributed by Donny Lanier on Oct 31, 2000

A look at some things it seems the church may have grow cold in.

1.Interest In The Things Of God ? - 1 Tim 6:11 Sunday School - Prayer Service - Bible Study 2.Intend - ( plan or purpose ) Lu.4:18 -19 Seek and to save the lost - Dicipline with the Word - Restoration - Deliverance 3.Idenity - ( a state of being something specific ) Matt.5:14 -16 4.Influence - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Comatose Congregation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 24, 2002

Sardis was a church that had a reputation for being alive - but Jesus saw it as dead. How can we avoid falling into the same patterns that threatened Sardis?

OPEN: I once heard about a church that was so dead, that when a member happened to die during the worship service – the paramedics actually carried out 5 people before they finally got the right one. APPLY: Have you ever seen a dead church? (I asked for a show of hands). What does a dead church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Diaries - Making An Open Door Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 3, 2002

Jesus promised Philadelphia an open door. What did it open to? And why would Philadelphia (a church of little strength) rate such an honor?

OPEN: There’s a story about a guy who happened to be visiting a friend who took him to an old one-room church building in the backwoods of Arkansas. He didn’t realize what kind of church it was until the minister started pulling rattlesnakes out of a burlap bag & passing them up one side of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Lukewarm Laodicea--The Church Of The Closed Door" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

The consequences of complacency

"Lukewarm Laodicea-the church of the closed door" Rev 3:14-22 The Letters to the 7 Churches; Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When I lived in Germany, I discovered the most popular soft drink overseas wasn’t Coke, Pepsi or Fanta, but mineral water, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Congregational

"Philadelphia--Church Of The Open Door" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

Christ opens the right doors for us, and encourages us when life hurts.

Philadelphia-"Church of the Open Door" Revelation 3:7-13 The Letters to the Seven Churches Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Imagine the heartache of an athlete striving to qualify for the Olympic team, only to be disqualified by a technicality. Consider ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Congregational

"Wake Up And Live!" (Sardis) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

A call to readiness

"Wake Up and Live!" Revelation 3:1-6, Sardis-The letters to the 7 Churches Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Many times during my Army career my sleep was disrupted by a phone call informing me that my unit was having an alert, otherwise known as an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

Making The Transition

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

A message to military chaplains considering the major transition of retirement

I’ve heard it said, “Real soldiers don’t know any civilians.” For those who make the military chaplaincy a career (the lifers), there is the danger of becoming institutionalized. One becomes used to wearing the uniform, learning the language (the slang, buzz words and acronyms), sharing the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3, Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus Diaries - The Poor Little Rich Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 7, 2002

Laodicea has always been known as the "luke warm" church. But what caused them to be so nauseating to Jesus. Their sin was subtle but just as dangerous as any that the other churches suffered from.

OPEN: I once heard of the skipper of boat that was sinking in the ocean who frantically radioed for help. Finally, the Coast Guard answered his plea. The Coast Guard replied: "We’re on our way. What is your position? Repeat, what is your position?" The yachtsman responded: "I’m executive vice ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open Up And Say Ah!

Contributed by Tony Searles on Apr 17, 2002

God can & will open doors for us in ministry, but we must remember to keep our focus on Him. We cannot afford to look at those things which would deter us from God’s will.

Stand & Read - Rev. 3:7-13 "And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: He who is holy, who is true, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, and who shuts and no one opens, says this: [8] ’I know your deeds. Behold, I have put before you an open door which no one can ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, James 4:10

Denomination: Other

Mild, Medium Or Hot!

Contributed by Tony Searles on Apr 22, 2002

A picture of the church of Laodicea with a Buffalo, NY flavor... A great message to spur the church on to being "HOT" or "On Fire" for God.

Stand & Read - Rev. 3:14-22 "And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God, says this: [15] ’I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I would that you were cold or hot. [16] ’So because you are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Romans 12:11

Denomination: Other

The Church Of The Open Door

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

The greatest thing that God gives to His church is a vision, an open door, an opportunity to be a church to change the world.

THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR By Jerry Falwell “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”: “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

To The Church Of Sardis Series

Contributed by Johnny Small on May 17, 2002

How does the Church in Sardis compare to our Church. 5th in series of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

To the Church of Sardis In this series on the Seven Churches of Revelation, we have examined the Church in Ephesus, the Church in Smyrna the Church in Pergamum and the Church in Thyatira. Today we will look at the Church in Sardis and not only how our Church compares to it, but also how we as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, Romans 10:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

To The Church Of Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Johnny Small on May 22, 2002

How does the church of Philadelphia compare to our church? 6th in the series of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

To the Church of Philadelphia In this series on the Seven Churches of Revelation, we have examined the Churches in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira and Sardis. Today we will examine the Church of Philadelphia and not only how our church compares to it, but also how we as individual Christians ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist