On a Sunday morning

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On a Sunday morning. A letter is read to the
congregation.
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7 Churches of Asia (Revelation)
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Letter to Evans
What if Jesus composed a letter to this church ?
Rev. 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 Christ
1989 from Wheeler Road 15 charter
members Building completed 1989 88 members
75 PM
67 Wed.
89 AM
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I. 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.
Thyatira
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II. 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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I Know thy works
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I Know thy stand for the truth
Liberalism Change Agents Tit. 19 Will not
tolerate
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III. 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 love
Worldly - 1 Jn.215-17
Fallen Away II Thes. 36
Tolerate Evil
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IV. 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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Repent
Come back to first love Turn from
worldliness Give as we are prospered Get Involved
in work
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V. 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 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 . Promise
Those who overcome the problems of sin and
remain faithful shall receive a crown of life.
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Letter to Evans
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the
Spirit saith unto the churches.
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Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ
515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249 arth
urpigman_at_cybrtyme.com Sunday Evening Jan. 15, 06