Lots of people identify as Christians—about one-third of the world, in fact. But calling ourselves Christians and actually following Jesus can be two different things. Without even realizing it, we can slip into a faith that’s more about appearances than about a life-changing relationship with Christ. This series challenges people to confront how they may be practicing a compromised version of Christianity: one in which comfort, convenience, or cultural norms overshadow true faith, obedience, and transformation. Each week we will tackle a different way this can show up in our lives and explore what it looks like to move from shallow faith to a deeper, more committed relationship with Jesus.
Series: Christian-ish
Message: The Trap of Comfortable Christianity
Text: Revelation 3:15-17, 19-20
Pastor Tom Cogle
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Christian-ish: having a half-hearted faith; wearing the label of Christianity without truly following Jesus.
ἐμέω/emeo: to vomit, to throw up, to spew out forcefully
Revelation 3:17 NLT
You say, ‘I am rich. I have everything I want. I don’t need a thing!’ And you don’t realize that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked.
5 Signs You Might Be Lukewarm
· You crave acceptance from people more than acceptance from God.
· You rationalize sin.
· You rarely share your faith in Christ.
· You only turn to God when you need something.
· You’re not much different from the world.
1 John 2:15 NLT
Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you.
Revelation 3:19 NLT
I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference.
Do something every day that requires faith.
Revelation 3:20 NLT
Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.