The Useless Church | Robert Varner | 03-12-17

Listening Guide

The Useless Church

Revelation 3:15-22

Student Minister Robert Varner

 

We are more like Laodicea than we would like to think. The struggles of Laodicea are like a mirror for us to look into and see our real problems that we have as a church.

 

I. Jesus Detests Who We Have Become (vv. 15-16)

    a. We allow culture to creep in.

    b. We care more about worldly things.

II. Laodicea Believed They Were Better (v. 17)

    a. We believe two lies:

            i. The problems others struggle with are not our problems.

            ii. That we are righteous through our own efforts.

III. Jesus Calls Us To Repentance Through His Mercy (vv. 18-20)

IV. The Promise (vv. 21-22)

    a. Those who repent of their sin, accept Jesus’ offer of mercy, and follow Jesus faithfully will become royal heirs with Him.

V. The Challenge

    a. Have I become lukewarm in my spiritual walk?

    b. Have I neglected the call on my life to seek out and help those in need?

    c. Have I chosen to cover the sins in my life?