THE COMPLACENT CHURCH

Intro. - City Nicknames

The Speaker v14

The Amen - He is true, He is the final say

The faithful and true witness - He remains faithful

The Ruler of god’s Creation - Colossians 1:15-20

The Rebuke vs15, 17

Their deeds are know and they are lukewarm

This probably would refer to their water source

Cold is bad & hot is good; both are good

They are complacent and don’t even know it

They are poor - a great banking center

They are blind - known for a famous eye salve

They are naked - known for black wool and clothing industry

The Prescription vs 18-20

Turn to Christ - He is the source of what they need

The people need to get serious and repent

Christ is at the door - hear, open, eat - relationship

The Results vs16, 21

If they don’t change, Christ will spit them out of His mouth

The overcomer will sit with Christ on His throne

Concl. - Welcome Christ in!!