“hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.” rev. 3:11 “but satan hindered...
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“Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.” Rev. 3:11
“But Satan hindered us” 1 Thes. 2:18
Challenge = to invite into competition
1 Cor. 3:7-10 Planter & Waterer work God gives the increase
Work with God Build up the church
1 Thes. 1:8 Word of the Lord Sounded forth
Phil. 2:3-4 “let nothing be done through selfish ambition”
ASV “doing nothing through faction or through vainglory”
"I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.” Rev. 3:8
Opportunities for greater service
“He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” 1 Jn 4:4
“I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God which was given to you by Christ Jesus.” 1 Cor. 1:4
“And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Col.3:17
With every temptation there is a way of escape - 1 Cor.10:13
Arm ourselves - Eph. 6:10-11 - “whole armour of God”
“that no one may take your crown” - Rev. 3:11
Sermon by Arthur Pigman
Evans Church of Christ
515 Gibbs Road
Evans, Ga. 30809
706-855-1249
[email protected]@bellsouth.net
www.evansgachurchofchrist.orgwww.evansgachurchofchrist.org
Sunday Morning February 8, 2015