Tepid – Lukewarm Christians – Sermon by Donna Bondurant
November 5, 2023
Revelation 3:14-22 / Common English Bible
Message to Laodicea
14 “Write this to the angel of the church in Laodicea:
These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler[a] of God’s creation. 15 I know your works. You are neither cold nor hot. I wish that you were either cold or hot. 16 So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I’m about to spit you out of my mouth. 17 After all, you say, ‘I’m rich, and I’ve grown wealthy, and I don’t need a thing.’ You don’t realize that you are miserable, pathetic, poor, blind, and naked. 18 My advice is that you buy gold from me that has been purified by fire so that you may be rich, and white clothing to wear so that your nakedness won’t be shamefully exposed, and ointment to put on your eyes so that you may see. 19 I correct and discipline those whom I love. So be earnest and change your hearts and lives. 20 Look! I’m standing at the door and knocking. If any hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to be with them, and will have dinner with them, and they will have dinner with me. 21 As for those who emerge victorious, I will allow them to sit with me on my throne, just as I emerged victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne. 22 If you can hear, listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches.”
Footnotes
- Revelation 3:14 Or beginning
Hello Kingdom Family,
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Today’s message focuses on Revelation 3:14-22, where John shares his revelation of Jesus speaking to the churches. His message is stern for lukewarm Christians.
Would you consider yourself a hot or cold Christian or lukewarm at best? Jesus states he would prefer you be hot or cold versus lukewarm. Today, Donna unpacks what it means to be a lukewarm Christian and the ramifications of such a disposition. She also shares how becoming a fully committed disciple of Jesus has changed her life and influenced the lives of many.
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