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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 Presentation

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On a Sunday morning….

A letter is read to the congregation.

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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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5522

11 6677

www.Studylight.org

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What if Jesus composed aWhat if Jesus composed aletter to this church ?letter to this church ?

Rev. 2 &3Rev. 2 &3

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The Evans Community

Columbia County - 1790

Christopher Columbus

9,525 = 1950 100,000 + =2000

Gen. George W. Evans

2000 Census = 17,727

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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.

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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

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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.”

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OutreachCompassionMission Work

Jamaica, Caribbean,India, Panama

TV - Search - House to HousePersonal Evangelism

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Liberalism

Change Agents

Tit. 1:9Tit. 1:9

Will not tolerate

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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.”

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Left first loveLeft first love

WorldlyWorldly - 1 Jn.2:15-17

Fallen AwayFallen Away

II Thes. 3:6II Thes. 3:6

Tolerate Evil

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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.”

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RepentRepent

Come back to first love

Turn from worldliness

Give as we are prospered

Get Involved in work

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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. ...

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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.”

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Friendly - United

Brotherly Love

Liberal givers

Worships in Spirit & Truth

Bible Class teachers

Good Families

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VI . PromiseVI . Promise

“Those who overcome the problems of sin and remain faithful shall receive a crown of life.”

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“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.”

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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

[email protected]

Sunday Evening Jan. 15, 06Sunday Evening Jan. 15, 06