Laodiciea: The Lukewarm Church

Revelation 3:14–15 NIV

14 “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. 15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!

1) Are you hot enough to bring healing to the hurting or cool enough to refresh the thirsty?

Revelation 3:16 NIV

16 So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.

Revelation 3:17–18 NIV

17 You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. 18 I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see.

2) Are there areas of your life where you have convinced yourself that you are self-sufficient?

Revelation 3:19–22 NIV

19 Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. 20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. 21 To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne. 22 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”

3) What do you need to confess to restore fellowship with Jesus?

Health Check

Is your time alone with God decreasing?

When is the last time you shared what God is doing in your life with someone?

When is the last time you shared the Gospel with someone?