Making a Comeback: Moving From Independency to Dependency!

March 16, 2025: “Making a Comeback: Moving From Independency to Dependency!”

Countdown:

“Jireh”

Call To Worship:

“Our God”

Words from the Word: (NKJV):

Deuteronomy 30:19:20

Worship In Song:

“Raise A Hallelujah”

“Who You Say I Am”

Message: “Making a Comeback: Moving From Independency to Dependency”

Revelation 3:14-22 (NKJV)
What Was Significant About the City of Laodicea?
Its Strategic Location
Its Economy
Its Industry
Its Medical Center
Its Jewish Population
Its Resources
How Did Jesus Introduce Himself to the Church in Laodicea?
Revelation 3:14 (NKJV)
3 expressions to introduce Himself…
Amen (expression of affirmation)
John 5:24 (KJV 1900)
John 5:24 (ESV)
John 5:24 (NKJV)
Faithful and True Witness
He must have seen with his own eyes what happened.
He must be absolutely honest, so that his account is accurate.
He must have the ability to communicate so that those who hear him will accept his witness as credible.
Source of Creation
He can speak of God because He is God.
His words can be relied upon because He is the absolute truth.
He communicates His testimony clearly because no one ever spoke like Him.
What Did Jesus Find Wrong About the Church in Laodicea?
Revelation 3:15-17 (NKJV)
The Church Was Spiritually Lukewarm.
Matthew 6:24 (NKJV)
The Church Was Spiritually Arrogant
“Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing…”
Luke 12:13-21 (NKJV)
The Church Was Ignorant.
“An do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked.”
What Was Jesus’ Solution for Their Spiritual Dilemma?
Revelation 3:18-19
Have A Come to Jesus Meeting.
Repent
Revelation 3:19-20 (NKJV)
What Is Jesus’ Glimmer of Hope for This Pitiful Church?
Revelation 3:20-21 (NKJV)
Response in Song:

“I Give You My Heart”

(Scriptures and points by Pastor Elvin Butts)