Sermon Notes for 8-12-2020

"Write this letter to the angel of the church in Laodicea. This is the message from the one who is the Amen--the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God's new creation: (Rev 3:14 NLT)

"I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish that you were one or the other! (Rev 3:15 NLT)

But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth! (Rev 3:16 NLT)

You say, 'I am rich. I have everything I want. I don't need a thing!' And you don't realize that you are retched and miserable and poor and blind and naked. (Rev 3:17 NLT)

So I advise you to buy gold from me--gold that has been purified by fire. Then you will be rich. Also buy white garments from me so you will not be shamed by your nakedness, and ointment for your eyes so you will be able to see. (Rev 3:18 NLT)

I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference. (Rev 3:19 NLT)

"Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends. (Rev 3:20 NLT)

Those who are victorious will sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat with my Father on his throne. (Rev 3:21 NLT)

"Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches." (Rev 3:22 NLT)

 Jesus' message in Laodicea had been crowded out by W___________ of this life, the L________ of wealth, and the D____________ for other things.

As a result, no F_________ was being produced.

"The seed that fell among the thorns represents others who hear God's word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life, the lure of wealth, and the desire for other things, so no fruit is produced." (Mar 4:19 NLT)

Do you benefit if you gain the whole W_________ by are L____________ yourself?

If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but are yourself lost or destroyed? (Luk 9:24-25 NLT)

Pursue R__________________ and a Godly L____________.

But you, Timothy, are a man of God; so run from all these evil things. Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. (1Ti 6:11 NLT)

Be R___________ in good works and be R______________ to share with others. 

Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. (1Ti 6:17-18 NLT)