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Are We Laodiceans?
CGG Weekly by Pat HigginsWe live in the fullness of the Laodicean attitude within God's church, and it is evident that we all possess strong Laodicean tendencies. As Laodiceans, if we fail to rouse ourselves to open the door to Christ at every opportunity, He will make one final attempt to rescue us through the fire of tribulation. Christ expects His future bride, the one He will spend eternity with, to love Him with as much zeal and passion as He loves us. To combat our Laodicean inclinations, we can perform a simple daily test by asking at day's end how much time we spent communicating with God and Christ, and how much time They were absent from our thoughts. If we find ourselves lacking, the solution is to repent and zealously build that relationship by increasing our contact with Them. Responding to the call to pray without ceasing is the answer to overcoming our Laodicean tendencies and building the relationship required to escape the Tribulation and spend eternity at Christ's side.
The Colossian Heresy and Laodiceanism
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughColossae and Laodicea were susceptible to fast-talking teachers, whose plausible words eroded the true Gospel in favor of pagan thought and practice.
The Seven Churches (Part Nine): Laodicea
Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughLaodiceanism, the prevalent attitude in God's church today, can be overcome if we submit to Christ's judgment rather than our flawed self-evaluation.
Letters to Seven Churches (Part Eleven): Laodicea
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Laodiceans fail to reciprocate Christ's love for them. The comfort of prosperity blinded them to their spiritual condition, especially their need for Christ.
When the Trumpet Blows
Sermon by John O. ReidThe Feast of Trumpets holds a profound significance for the people of God, as it vividly pictures the potential return of Jesus Christ, the transformation from flesh to spirit, and the dawn of peace enveloping a weary, war-torn world. This holy day serves as a powerful reminder and urgent call not to falter in the perilous end-time Laodicean environment. God desires for us to remain steadfast, working out our salvation with fear and trembling, recognizing that He is actively working within each of us to ensure our success in glorifying Him and attaining the incredible future He has prepared for us.
Will Deceive Many (Part One)
'Prophecy Watch' by Pat HigginsJesus Christ wants His people to look for and recognize the signs of the times, including rampant deception in the world and, sadly, even in the church.
Living By Faith: God's Justice
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn order to live by faith, we must understand God's sovereignty, God's character, and God's justice, realizing that we do not see the entire picture.
Called to Change
Sermon by Ryan McClureWe are admonished to change, becoming living sacrifices, renewing our minds from carnal to spiritual, becoming transformed into the image of our Savior.
My House or God's?
'Prophecy Watch' by David C. GrabbeIn a revealing passage (John 7:53-8:1), the apostle John contrasts Jesus Christ to the Jews. God wants His people to prioritize Him above themselves.
The Seven Churches (Part Four): Smyrna
Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughJesus Christ's letter to the church in Smyrna contains a rarity among the seven churches: He levels no criticism! What makes the Smyrnans so acceptable?
Don't Be Indifferent (2010)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Labor-saving technology seems to have had the effect of separating us from each other and making us indifferent to things that should be important to us.
The Heart's Self-Absorption
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughII Timothy 3:1-5 contains 19 characteristics of carnality. The common denominator is self-absorption and pride, placing the self above others.
A Calendar Summary
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod gave us a calendar, assigning the responsibility for its maintenance to the nation of Israel, not to the church or private individuals.