And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, These things says the Amen, the Faithful and

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And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans
write, These things says the Amen, the Faithful
and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation
of God I know your works, that you are neither
cold not hot. I could wish you were cold or hot.
So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither
cold nor hot, I will spew you out of My mouth.
Because you say, I am rich, have become wealthy,
and have need of nothing and do not know you
are wretched, miserable, poor, blind and naked
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I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in
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.
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ZealousFull of, characterized by, or due to
zeal. Ardently active, devoted or diligent.
Enthusiastic, eager, fervent, intense,
passionate, motivated. ZealEnthusiastic
devotion to a cause or ideal and tireless
diligence in its furtherance. A powerful or
compelling emotion or feeling.
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0-3 The Cold Zone
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He gives power to the weak, and to those who have
no might He increases strength. Even the youths
shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall
utterly fall. But those who wait on the Lord
shall renew their strength They shall mount up
with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be
weary, they shall walk and not faint.
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How do we get out of the Cold zone?
1. Draw Near To God Jas. 48 2. Work the Works
You Did At First Rev. 24-5 3. Check Your Pulse
Rev. 31 4. Be On the Lookout for Others I
Sam. 2316
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4-7 The Comfort Zone
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As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens
the countenance of his friend.
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And let us consider how to provoke one another to
love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet
together, as is the habit of some, but
encouraging one another, and all the more as you
see the Day approaching.
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The Main Purposes of Coming Together
1. Mutual Worship of our God Col. 316 2.
Devotion to teaching Acts 242 3. Devotion to
the fellowship Acts 242 4. The Breaking of
Bread Acts 242 5. Prayer Acts 242
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8-9 The Fervent Zone
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Whoever desires to be first among you, let him
be your slave just as the Son of Man did not
come to be served, but to serve, and to give His
life a ransom for many.
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10 Barnabas On Fire!
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Example of the Thessalonians
1. They were praised for their zeal I Thes.
13-8 2. But urged to abound more and more I
Thes. 41, 9
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Much Joy Comes From Other Christians
1. Joy that loved ones are walking in the truth
III John 2-4 2. Joy in fellowship and the
memories of suchPhil. 13-5
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Ways We Can Build Zeal
By sharing in fellowship with other Christians
Acts 242 By doing your part in the work of the
church Eph 411-16 By encouraging others to
remain faithful Heb 312-15 By providing
comfort in difficult times 2 Cor 13-5 By
having a family consciousness these are our
brothers/sisters Mark 331-35 By having concern
for one another I Cor 1225-26 By being humble,
not letting arrogance come between you and others
Phil 23 By being at peace with one another
Rom 1417-19 By appreciating others and their
work I Thes 12-3 By cooperating and working
together I Cor 1221 By being friendly
Philem. 17
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Ways We Can Build Zeal
By being gentle and meek Gal 61 By being
patient and forbearing Col 312-13 By forgiving
Col 313 By loving one another John
1334-35 By praying for your brethren Phil
19-11 By submitting to the elders I Thes
512-13 By attending and participating in the
assembly Heb 1024-25 By admonishing one
another in song Col 316 By receiving the word
and sharing it with others Acts 1711 By being
hospitable I Pet 49 By avoiding the works of
the flesh and bearing the fruit of the Spirit
Gal 5
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Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in
due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.
Galatians 69
And thus we shall always be with the Lord.
I Thessalonians 417