"Going Local: Vision Sunday"

Revelation 3:14-20
"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. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. 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. 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. Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent. 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 him, and he with me."

Notes taken from Isaac Hunter's sermon (09/13/09):

*"Nothing of eternal value happens without God's help, without God's presence."
*"Herapolis was a place that was known at this time as a place with hot springs, a place of healing."
*"Colossae was a place known at this time with cold water, where they could quench their thirst."
*"Things don't change lives. Desires laid on people's hearts need to be satisfied. Your soul was created to be satisfied by the love God has provided for you."
*"Self-sufficiency never really happens without God."
*"He has called us to change the world."
*"Think of people who are outside this community first."
*"God will never tell you to do something that is destructive to you."
*"God will use this to change lives."

Isaiah 40:31
"but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

Psalm 149:2
"Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King."

Psalm 25:20
"Guard my life and rescue me; let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in you."

2 Chronicles 16:9
"For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him."