The Next 100 Years

Our church celebrated 100 years this weekend. As we wrap up our series of the 7 Churches in Revelation, we end with a remembrance of the servants of the past, and look forward to the next 100 years. Let us not be complacent, but but let us live the lessons of these churches--today and for the days to come:

1. Renew Your Love for God and for Each Other

2. Be Fearless and Faithful

3. Stand for Truth

4. Be Holy

5. Live your Purpose and Mission (to serve God and share His message)

6. Focus on Jesus, the door to Heaven

Revelation 3:14-22

To the Church in Laodicea

14 “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write:

These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. 15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! 16 So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. 17 You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. 18 I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see.

19 Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. 20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.

21 To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne. 22 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”