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Dangers Facing the Church

Explore the various perils facing the church, from persecutions to worldly allure, weak preaching, and more. Be vigilant and prepared for these challenges through relevant biblical teachings.

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Dangers Facing the Church

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  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?

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