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Revelation 3:14-22 | Letter to the Church of Laodicea

Jesus warns the church in Laodicea against becoming spiritually lukewarm through self-sufficiency, pride, and dependence on worldly wealth rather than on Him. Yet His rebuke comes from love, offering them an opportunity to repent, restore Christ to His rightful place, and live with genuine dependence and zeal for Him.

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August 5, 2026
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Sermon graphic for Calvary Chapel The Rock titled “Letter to the Church of Laodicea,” featuring a pastor speaking beside an open Bible. The graphic references Revelation 3:14–22 and the “7 Churches of Revelation

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Sermon Notes

Revelation 3:14-22

Jesus warns the church in Laodicea against becoming spiritually lukewarm through self-sufficiency, pride, and dependence on worldly wealth rather than on Him. Yet His rebuke comes from love, offering them an opportunity to repent, restore Christ to His rightful place, and live with genuine dependence and zeal for Him.

Practical Takeaways

  • Keep Christ at the center. Regularly evaluate whether Jesus is truly preeminent in your life, decisions, and priorities.
  • Don’t depend on yourself. Wealth, abilities, success, and resources can create a false sense of self-sufficiency; remember that we need Christ for every part of our lives.

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