The Demise of a Great Church 1 Cor. 10:1-5
1 Moreover, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware that all our fathers were under the cloud, all passed through the sea, 2 all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, 3 all ate the same spiritual food, 4 and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ. 5 But with most of them God was not well pleased, for their bodies were scattered in the wilderness. 6 Now these things became our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evil things as they also lusted.
The Birth of a Great Church
Paul’s arrival in Ephesus
The Birth of a Great Church Paul’s arrival in Ephesus Church began with untaught “believers”
The Birth of a Great Church Paul’s arrival in Ephesus Church began with untaught “believers” Twelve men were baptized a second time
The Birth of a Great Church Paul’s arrival in Ephesus Church began with untaught “believers” Twelve men were baptized a second time Paul preached in synagogue—three months
The Birth of a Great Church Paul’s arrival in Ephesus Church began with untaught “believers” Twelve men were baptized a second time Paul preached in synagogue—three months Then in school of Tyrannus for two years
The Birth of a Great Church Paul’s arrival in Ephesus Church began with untaught “believers” Twelve men were baptized a second time Paul preached in synagogue—three months Then in school of Tyrannus for two years Great defeat of witchcraft and paganism
The Birth of a Great Church Paul’s arrival in Ephesus Church began with untaught “believers” Twelve men were baptized a second time Paul preached in synagogue—three months Then in school of Tyrannus for two years Great defeat of witchcraft and paganism All in Asia heard the word
The Birth of a Great Church Paul’s arrival in Ephesus Church began with untaught “believers” Twelve men were baptized a second time Paul preached in synagogue—three months Then in school of Tyrannus for two years Great defeat of witchcraft and paganism All in Asia heard the word His work completed, Paul moved on
The Birth of a Great Church Paul’s arrival in Ephesus Church began with untaught “believers” Twelve men were baptized a second time Paul preached in synagogue—three months Then in school of Tyrannus for two years Great defeat of witchcraft and paganism All in Asia heard the word His work completed, Paul moved on Timothy preached in Ephesus after Paul
The Demise of a Great Church
Paul’s warning to Ephesian elders: Watch
The Demise of a Great Church Paul’s warning to Ephesian elders: Watch False apostles came
The Demise of a Great Church Paul’s warning to Ephesian elders: Watch False apostles came False teachers (Nicolaitans) came
The Demise of a Great Church Paul’s warning to Ephesian elders: Watch False apostles came False teachers (Nicolaitans) came The danger of standing on the past
The Demise of a Great Church Paul’s warning to Ephesian elders: Watch False apostles came False teachers (Nicolaitans) came The danger of standing on the past The danger of focusing on error
The Demise of a Great Church Paul’s warning to Ephesian elders: Watch False apostles came False teachers (Nicolaitans) came The danger of standing on the past The danger of focusing on error Revelation 2:5, “You have left first love”
The Demise of a Great Church Paul’s warning to Ephesian elders: Watch False apostles came False teachers (Nicolaitans) came The danger of standing on the past The danger of focusing on error Revelation 2:5, “You have left first love” They had not left the Lord
The Demise of a Great Church Paul’s warning to Ephesian elders: Watch False apostles came False teachers (Nicolaitans) came The danger of standing on the past The danger of focusing on error Revelation 2:5, “You have left first love” They had not left the Lord They still loved sound preaching
The Demise of a Great Church Paul’s warning to Ephesian elders: Watch False apostles came False teachers (Nicolaitans) came The danger of standing on the past The danger of focusing on error Revelation 2:5, “You have left first love” They had not left the Lord They still loved sound preaching The meaning of “first love”
The Demise of a Great Church Paul’s warning to Ephesian elders: Watch False apostles came False teachers (Nicolaitans) came The danger of standing on the past The danger of focusing on error Revelation 2:5, “You have left first love” They had not left the Lord They still loved sound preaching The meaning of “first love” Danger of being member in a great church
The Demise of a Great Church Paul’s warning to Ephesian elders: Watch False apostles came False teachers (Nicolaitans) came The danger of standing on the past The danger of focusing on error Revelation 2:5, “You have left first love” They had not left the Lord They still loved sound preaching The meaning of “first love” Danger of being member in a great church As this year ends, let’s look at our love
What Causes Loss of First Love
Familiarity of treasures of the church
What Causes Loss of First Love Familiarity of treasures of the church Ignoring unknown influences on others
What Causes Loss of First Love Familiarity of treasures of the church Ignoring unknown influences on others Disappointment in the church & members
What Causes Loss of First Love Familiarity of treasures of the church Ignoring unknown influences on others Disappointment in the church & members Cares, riches and pleasures (Luke 8:14)
What Causes Loss of First Love Familiarity of treasures of the church Ignoring unknown influences on others Disappointment in the church & members Cares, riches and pleasures (Luke 8:14) Negative attitudes of associates
What Causes Loss of First Love Familiarity of treasures of the church Ignoring unknown influences on others Disappointment in the church & members Cares, riches and pleasures (Luke 8:14) Negative attitudes of associates Losing the dream of your place in church
What Causes Loss of First Love Familiarity of treasures of the church Ignoring unknown influences on others Disappointment in the church & members Cares, riches and pleasures (Luke 8:14) Negative attitudes of associates Losing the dream of your place in church Inability to see “slow drift”
Being Part of His Great Church
Believe in HimMark 16:16
Being Part of His Great Church Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30
Being Part of His Great Church Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9
Being Part of His Great Church Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized to be savedActs 22:16
Being Part of His Great Church Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized to be savedActs 22:16 Added to His church, His family, His body
Being Part of His Great Church Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized to be savedActs 22:16 Added to His church, His family, His body Be faithful until deathRev. 2:10