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12/31/17 “THE CURE FOR LAODICEANISM” – Pastor Shane Idleman
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The Cure For Laodiceanism
Rev. 3:14 “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God:
Jesus was not created but was the Creator. “In [Jesus Christ] all things were created: . . . all things have been created through him and for him” (Colossians 1:16). Thomas said, “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:28).
“Beginning” can also mean “origin” – all things originated with Jesus.
Intro: I don’t want anyone leaving defeated – God reveals to heal.
THE CURE … FOR APATHY, COMPLACENCY, AND SPIRITUAL LAZINESS
Prone to Wander – comfort and luxury leads to complacency.
Lukewarm has its place – but not in spiritual matters.
The Devil has a Plan for your life – to be lukewarm.
15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. 16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.
Personally, I believe that hot and cold are both good traits. Iced Tea or Hot?
Fire describes passion & power & Cold water refreshes and nourishes. Our character is pleasing to God verses nauseating.
Another view says, “If you’re cold, at least we know where you stand.”
LUKEWARM = Many of the same signs as an unbeliever – the difference is what are they hungry for? Tanner vs. Tommy
Laodiceans – “If it’s good as they say, I might stay until Sunday.”
It’s the death of conviction and the rise of unfaithfulness – Hosea 6:4 – What shall I do with you…For your loyalty is like a morning cloud and like the dew which goes away early.
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They are deceived [COOKING FROG]: 17 Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked— 18 I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see.
Wealth in and of itself is never a mark of blessing.
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Complete Sermon Notes
The Cure For Laodiceanism
Rev. 3:14 “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God:
Jesus was not created but was the Creator. “In [Jesus Christ] all things were created: . . . all things have been created through him and for him” (Colossians 1:16). Thomas said, “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:28).
“Beginning” can also mean “origin” – all things originated with Jesus.
Intro: I don’t want anyone leaving defeated – God reveals to heal.
THE CURE … FOR APATHY, COMPLACENCY, AND SPIRITUAL LAZINESS
Prone to Wander – comfort and luxury leads to complacency.
Lukewarm has its place – but not in spiritual matters.
The Devil has a Plan for your life – to be lukewarm.
15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. 16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.
Personally, I believe that hot and cold are both good traits. Iced Tea or Hot?
Fire describes passion & power & Cold water refreshes and nourishes. Our character is pleasing to God verses nauseating.
Another view says, “If you’re cold, at least we know where you stand.”
LUKEWARM = Many of the same signs as an unbeliever – the difference is what are they hungry for? Tanner vs. Tommy
Laodiceans – “If it’s good as they say, I might stay until Sunday.”
It’s the death of conviction and the rise of unfaithfulness – Hosea 6:4 – What shall I do with you…For your loyalty is like a morning cloud and like the dew which goes away early.
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They are deceived [COOKING FROG]: 17 Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked— 18 I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see.
Wealth in and of itself is never a mark of blessing.