1. God wants to reach the world, change the world and save the world 2. God wants to do it through His people and His church.

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1. God wants to reach the world, change the world and save the world 2. God wants to do it through His people and His church

Laodicea – The Luke Warm Church I. The Church’s Condition 1. They were struggling with “lukewarmness” 2. They were struggling with “self- deception” Persp. #1 --- Here is what you think Persp. #2 --- Here is reality

II. Christ’s Offer -Laodicea was known for... -Its riches -Its black wool -Its eye salve Laodicea – The Luke Warm Church -Jesus offers them... “My gold”, “My raiment”, “My eye salve”

III. Christ’s Counsel v “repent” Laodicea – The Luke Warm Church v. 20 v “follow Me” --- “fellowship with Me”