Sermons on Revelation 3:14-21:

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

No Pain, No Gain - The Story Of The Laodicean Church

Contributed by Michael Worker on Jun 21, 2007

A historical look at the church of Laodicea, with present day application.

Laodicea: Revelation 3:14-18 Laodicea. What thoughts does this conjure up in your mind? It is a word that we like to throw around as a people. Whenever things are not as we feel they should be, we blame it on being the Laodicean Church, and possibly this is quite true. This morning I would like ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

There Was No Room At The Inn

Contributed by Lorenzo Edwards on Dec 21, 2006

There was no room for Jesus to be born at the inn. This is a Christmas sermon dealing with the birth of Christ. This sermon is dealing with making sure we have room for Jesus in our lives. There was no room for Him at the inn. But is there room for him in

There was no room at the inn! Luke 2:7 Dec. 17th 2006 Pastor Lorenzo Edwards As you all know December is the time that we have set aside to remember the birth of our Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ. No one knows the exact day when Jesus was born. But December 25, the date assigned to remember the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-8, Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Church At Laodicea Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006

Lessons on what not to do from the Laodiceans.

Warnings, Exaltations, & Instructions – The Church at Laodicea Revelation 3:14-21 How many of you are familiar with the PC movement? PC is short for Political Correctness, and you can sum up this movement with one statement – you don’t do or say anything that might be considered offensive to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Tribulation Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Sep 28, 2003

A sermon on the Tribulation with the focus NOW IS THE TIME FOR REPENTENCE.

September 21, 2003 Title: Tribulation Text: Rev. 9:20-21; 16:9, 11; 3:19 Introduction 1. A couple weeks ago, I faced quite a challenge as I endeavored to share a 1-sermon summary of the 7,000 year plan from Creation to Eternity. A. This week, I faced another challenging endeavor in my ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:20-21, Revelation 3:19

Denomination: Nazarene

A Tale Of Two Churches

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 22, 2003

Jesus says to Smyrna, "you think you are poor, but you are rich!" but to Laodicea he says, "You think you are rich, but you are poor!"

Revelation 2:8-11 & 3:14-22 September 28, 2003 A Tale of two Churches – Smyrna & Laodicea To the Church in Smyrna 8"To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9I know your afflictions and your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: *other

Get Back On The Right Track

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 26, 2008

We can easily become complacent and lukewarm in a comfortable environment, self-deceived into thinking we are fine. The Lord reveals our true need.

This is the most popular and the most used passage among all the seven messages given to the churches in Revelation. • It is so because many people can identify with the condition in Laodicea. • This church’s experience wasn’t unique; it is common. We see that even in our own lives. • The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Have You Heard The Knock

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jun 2, 2008

This message is expressive of Christ’s patience, persistence and affectional appeal to man.

Have You Heard The Knock? What are you going to do? Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock; If any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and sup with him, and he with me. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival #3: Returning To Our First Love Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 8, 2008

Our highest calling as Christians is to be with Jesus. When we lose our passion for Jesus, and interest in the Kingdom of God, we need a personal revival.

REVIVAL #3 – RETURNING TO OUR FIRST LOVE INTRO: For the past few weeks, we’ve been considering the topics of healing and revival. • Is this as good as it gets? I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of the usual. • I want to see more of God in my life, my ministry, and our church. OPENING TEXT: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: *other

Maintaining Your Relationship With God

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 2, 2008

This brief message was part of a special service called "Summer in the Son."

[This sermon was part of a service called “Summer in the Son.” In this service, there was also a message on representing Christ shared by another pastor. His church participated in and attended the service. My outline was borrowed from Craig Groeshel of Lifechurch.] Have you ever lost touch ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 3__4-22 The Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 2, 2008

Lack of zeal for the Gospel and Christian faith is a danger for those who are possessed of wealth and feel self-sufficient. Christ calls us from the cares of the world and deceitfulness of riches to restored spiritual vision, real safety and true wealth.

Revelation 3__4-22 the Lukewarm Church "Blessed are the Lukewarm." Christians profess to follow religiously Jesus Christ. If that is so, then surely "Blessed are the Lukewarm" must have been one of his sayings for there are so many, many professing Christians who show no enthusiasm or service. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:4-22

Denomination: Anglican

The Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 2, 2008

The deceitfulness of riches and the feeling of self-sufficiency are threats to Christian faith and life. Jesus warns against worldliness and the lukewarm attitude of Christians in Laodicea. Christians must return to their first love of Christ to avoid

Revelation 3__4-22 the Lukewarm Church "Blessed are the Lukewarm." Jesus never said that, but from the lackadaisical attitude of many of his followers, you would think that was one of his beatitudes. That is the attitude of our Western Civilization and cultural Christians. That was the attitude ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:4-22

Denomination: Anglican

Fading Vision Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2011

We are never farther from Jesus than when we are satisfied with ourselves, and we are never closer to him than when we have nothing and no one else to rely on

All of you are familiar, I’m sure, h the Hans Christian Andersen story about the Emperor’s new clothes. It begins, “Many, many years ago lived an emperor, who thought so much of new clothes that he spent all his money in order to obtain them; his only ambition was to be always ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed