The document discusses the messages to the churches of Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea in Revelation 3:1-22. Sardis is warned to strengthen what remains and wake up from being spiritually dead. Philadelphia is praised for enduring trials and keeping God's word. Laodicea is rebuked for being lukewarm, believing they are rich when they are actually wretched, poor, blind and naked. The closing discusses how comfort and wealth can lead to spiritual lukewarmness and emphasizes that without Christ we have no hope, sacrifice, joy, healing or eternal life.

2. Revelation 3:1-22ReviewStars – Pastors“In His Hand” => Close attention given to office of pastor/overseerLampstand – Churches“Golden” => Expresses value of Church to God

3. Revelation 3:1-227 Churches5 had Warnings2 had all Praise1 had no Praise at all!Tonight we deal with last 3

4. Revelation 3:1-22SARDISGOOD BADDeedsReputation of Alive BUT DeadStrengthen what remains About to DieFew not soiled Deeds incompleteWarning: remember, obey; if we do not wake up, He will come like a thief.

5. Revelation 3:1-22PHILADELPHIAGOOD BADOpen Door NOTHINGLittle Strength, but kept WordHave not denied His NameLiars fall down at their feet to acknowledge that I have loved youKept command to endure patiently

6. Revelation 3:1-22LAODICEAGOOD BAD neither hot or cold believe rich; but wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and nakedWarning: Because you are lukewarm – about to spit you out of my mouth.

7. Revelation 3:1-22A closer look at LaodiceaWater was lukewarm and undesirable-like the water piped into cityPoor in spite of being financially well offBlind even though leading science in blindnessNaked even though had great resource to clothing

8. Revelation 3:1-22Does being comfortable and “rich”Lead to “Lukewarmness”?Matthew 19:23-26Why or why not?What brings us to a place where we realize our “need” for Jesus?

9. Revelation 3:1-22Who are we without Christ?Who are we with Christ?Romans 8:8-10John 15:5-8IMAGINE NO CHRIST…NO HOPE SACRIFICE JOY HEALING ETERNAL LIFE