on a sunday morning…. a letter is read to the congregation
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On a Sunday morning…. A letter is read to the congregation. 7 Churches of Asia (Revelation). 7 Churches of Asia. 3. 4. 1 Ephesus 2 Smyrna 3 Pergamos 4 Thyatira 5 Sardis 6 Philadelphia 7 Laodicea. 2. 5. 1. 6. 7. www.Studylight.org. Letter to Evans. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
On a Sunday morning….
A letter is read to the congregation.
7 Churches of Asia (Revelation)7 Churches of Asia (Revelation)7 Churches of Asia7 Churches of Asia
1 Ephesus 1 Ephesus 2 Smyrna 2 Smyrna 3 Pergamos3 Pergamos4 Thyatira4 Thyatira5 Sardis5 Sardis6 Philadelphia6 Philadelphia7 Laodicea7 Laodicea
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www.Studylight.org
What if Jesus composed aWhat if Jesus composed aletter to this church ?letter to this church ?
Rev. 2 &3Rev. 2 &3
The Evans Community
Columbia County - 1790
Christopher Columbus
9,525 = 1950 100,000 + =2000
Gen. George W. Evans
2000 Census = 17,727
The Evans Church of ChristThe Evans Church of Christ
1989 = from Wheeler Road
15 charter members
Building completed 1989
88 members
89 AM 75 PM 67 Wed.
I. Introduction of SpeakerI. Introduction of Speaker
“And to the angel of the Church at Evans write: These things saith he who hath his eyes like a flame of fire and his feet are like fine brass.”
ThyatiraThyatira
II. Words of commendationII. Words of commendation
“I know thy works, and thy determination to stand for the truth in this day of liberalism, and how thou hast emphasized the need for Bible Study.”
OutreachCompassionMission Work
Jamaica, Caribbean,India, Panama
TV - Search - House to HousePersonal Evangelism
Liberalism
Change Agents
Tit. 1:9Tit. 1:9
Will not tolerate
III. ComplaintIII. Complaint
“Nevertheless I have a few things against thee, because you have some who have left their first love, some who have become worldly and covetous, a few who have fallen away in need of being disciplined, and some who would tolerate error.”
Left first loveLeft first love
WorldlyWorldly - 1 Jn.2:15-17
Fallen AwayFallen Away
II Thes. 3:6II Thes. 3:6
Tolerate Evil
IV. Words of Advice & WarningIV. Words of Advice & Warning
“Repent and do the first works, take a stand for what is right, or else I will remove thy candlestick out of its place.”
RepentRepent
Come back to first love
Turn from worldliness
Give as we are prospered
Get Involved in work
V. Words of PraiseV. Words of Praise
“I do have some things about the church at Evans which are worthy of praise. You are a friendly, united congregation. You have a group of members who give liberally. You have several with great ability. ...
V. Words of PraiseV. Words of Praise
... Your worship services are meaningful. You have some faithful Bible class teachers. Your families are for the most part doing a good job rearing their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.”
Friendly - United
Brotherly Love
Liberal givers
Worships in Spirit & Truth
Bible Class teachers
Good Families
VI . PromiseVI . Promise
“Those who overcome the problems of sin and remain faithful shall receive a crown of life.”
“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.”
Sermon by Arthur PigmanSermon by Arthur Pigman
Evans Church of Christ Evans Church of Christ
515 Gibbs Road515 Gibbs Road
Evans, Ga. 30809Evans, Ga. 30809
706-855-1249706-855-1249
Sunday Evening Jan. 15, 06Sunday Evening Jan. 15, 06