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Jesus’ letters to his churches #7 Laodicea : The church that didn’t realise

Jesus’ letters to his churches #7 Laodicea : The church that didn’t realise. Revelation 3v14-22. Churches die. A dire warning. “Because you are lukewarm, I am about to spit you out of my mouth” (v16). Self-sufficient attitude. “I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing” (v17).

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Jesus’ letters to his churches #7 Laodicea : The church that didn’t realise

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  1. Jesus’ letters to his churches #7 Laodicea: The church that didn’t realise Revelation 3v14-22

  2. Churches die

  3. A dire warning “Because you are lukewarm, I am about to spit you out of my mouth” (v16)

  4. Self-sufficient attitude “I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing” (v17) Everything looked good, but Jesus told them, “...you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked” (v17)

  5. Self-sufficient attitude • Ways churches can be self-sufficient: • Finance • History • Personnel • Reputation • Theology • Comfort

  6. How to avoid being spat out No more self-reliance Start re-building on a solid foundation: Jesus

  7. Come to the Lord of love and grace “Those whom I love...” (v19) “I stand at the door and knock...” (v20)

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