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In Peril Of Materialism

Text: Revelation 3:14-22
17 September 2006

Message Outline

The Evaluation Of The Church

“I know your works…I will vomit you out of My mouth.” Revelation 3:15-16

1. Assessment By The Lord Jesus

2. Fullness Of Knowledge Of The Lord Jesus

3. Severe Reprimand

4. Failure Of The Church

5. True State Of The Church

a) Wretched

b) Miserable

c) Poor

d) Blind

e) Naked

The Dangers Of Materialism

“Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’–and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked.” Revelation 3:17

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” 1 Timothy 6:10

1. Blinded From True Knowledge

2. Deceived From The Truth

3. Real Problems Become Hidden

The Answer To The Problem Of Materialism

“I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.” Revelation 3:18-19

1. Seeking Counsel From The Lord Jesus

a) Effort – refined gold

b) Appreciation – white garments

c) Discernment – eye salve

2. Heeding To Christ’s Rebuke And Chastening

a) Repent from the former ways

b) To be zealous in their ways

The Promise Of Full Restoration

“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.” Revelation 3:20-21

1. Personal presence of the Lord Jesus

2. True fellowship with the Lord Jesus

3. Honored and remembered by the Lord Jesus