Key Truth: We are called as Christ’s church to grow in maturity in discipleship, pursuit of missional opportunities, and dependence on Christ for our true needs.  

Introduction:

What areas of our church are lively and vibrant?
What areas are struggling and lukewarm?

The Need for Maturity in Discipleship, Mission, and True Needs:

Revelation 3:1-22

“(Christ’s) assessment (of the churches) is based not simply on their knowledge of the gospel, but on what they do with that knowledge. ‘What have you done with the gospel?’ is the measure by which the church is judged. Faith is expressed in terms of faithfulness.”

Derek Thomas, Let’s Study Revelation

What are some ways in which our church can grow in developing mature disciples?
Pursuing missional opportunities?
Depending on Christ for our true needs?
What role are you willing to play in helping to improve these areas?

Application: 

Revelation 3 teaches us that we are called as Christ’s church to:
-grow in maturity in discipleship, pursuit of missional opportunities, and dependence on Christ for our needs

Benediction:

Revelation 7:15-17