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Oct 18, 2026

Watch Out Laodicea

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Watch Out Laodicea

October 18, 2026

1 Timothy 2:1–4

1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people — 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

Revelation 3:14

To the angel of the church in Laodicea write.

Colossians 4:16

After this letter has been read to you, see that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea.

Revelation 3:14

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.

Revelation 3:15–16

15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! 16 So, because you are lukewarm — neither hot nor cold — I am about to spit you out of my mouth.

Revelation 3:17

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.

Revelation 3:18

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.

Revelation 3:20

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.

PRINCIPLE: Lukewarmness is disrespectful to the God has given.

PRINCIPLE: Lukewarmness proclaims a to the world about who Jesus really is.

5 Traits of Lukewarm “Christians”

1. Crave by people more than God.

2. Rationalize their .

“Lukewarm Christians don’t really want to be saved from their sin, only from the penalty of their sin.”
— Francis Chan

3. Turn to God only when they something.

4. Act like the of the world.

5. Rarely share their in Jesus.

Revelation 3:19–22

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.

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