Dangers Facing the Church

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Dangers Facing the Church

Persecutions We live in a free country Laws are being passed that might endanger our freedom of religion 2 Tim. 3:12 Phil. 1:27-28 Dangers Without

World Views 2/3 of world does not believe in Jesus Do they have influence in your life? Dangers – intolerance, difficulties teaching, immorality, etc. 1 Tim. 3:15 1 Thess. 5:21-22 Ephesians 5:11 Dangers Without

The Lure of the World Satan claims many to the world The lure of worldliness draws many away from truth! 1 John 2:15-17 1 Peter 5:8 Luke 8:13 Dangers Without

Weak Preaching Continually emphasized here! Unbalanced preaching, indirect preaching, “positive preaching”, etc. 2 Tim. 4:2-4 Dangers Within

Worldliness ALSO an internal danger! We love the world MORE than God, materialism, etc. Brethren who think more of physical than spiritual things; morality taught, compromise 1 Cor. 5:6 Ephesians 5:25-27 Dangers Within

Worldliness We need to be “other worldly” Phil. 3:20 James 4:4 1 Peter 2:11 Romans 12:1-2 Dangers Within

Entertainment for Worship Excitement confused for edification WHO are we here to please? John 4:24 Dangers Within

Devouring One Another God expects us to maintain godly attitudes! Phil. 2:1-4 – unity! “One another” Do we appreciate the value of our brethren? Dangers Within

Ignorance Isaiah 5:13, Hosea 4:6 Also in New Testament times – Titus 1:11, Ac. 20:28-30 Eph. 4:15-16 2 Peter 3:18 Dangers Within

Ignorance Ignorance makes us susceptible to error, weakens opportunities, stunts our spiritual growth A big danger in our homes as well! (cf. Deut. 6:4-6, Judges2:10) Dangers Within

Indifference Complacency. Our freedom of religion sometimes Rev. 3:15-17 We are expected to care about others! Phil. 1:9, 1 Thess. 4:9-10 Dangers Within

Weariness As time wears on, do we become tired and discouraged. Do we get into a “rut”? Galatians 6:9, 2 Thess. 3:13 Heb. 10:36 1 Cor. 15:58 Dangers Within

Danger are ever present! Let us prepare for them When possible, let us take steps to avoid them! IS YOUR SOUL IN DANGER?