1. Dangers Facing the Church

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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

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

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

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