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A Christian who neglects his faith will A Christian who neglects his faith will

in time show it.in time show it.

A neglected faith will in time face a A neglected faith will in time face a “moment of truth.”“moment of truth.”



A neglected faith will in time face a A neglected faith will in time face a “moment of truth.”“moment of truth.”

It may be a time of persecution. It may be a time of persecution. (Lk 8:13; Mt 24:11-13)(Lk 8:13; Mt 24:11-13)



Luke 8:13 (NKJV)Luke 8:13 (NKJV) - But the ones on the - But the ones on the rock rock are thoseare those who, when they hear, receive who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, the word with joy; and these have no root, who believe for a while and who believe for a while and in time of in time of temptation fall awaytemptation fall away. .



Matthew 24:11-13 (NKJV)Matthew 24:11-13 (NKJV) - Then many - Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive false prophets will rise up and deceive many. 12 And because lawlessness will many. 12 And because lawlessness will abound, abound, the love of many will grow coldthe love of many will grow cold. . 13 But he who endures to the end shall be 13 But he who endures to the end shall be saved.saved.



It may be a period of drifting and “small” It may be a period of drifting and “small” compromises. compromises. (Lk 8:14; Heb 2:1)(Lk 8:14; Heb 2:1)



Luke 8:14 (NKJV)Luke 8:14 (NKJV) - Now the ones - Now the ones thatthat fell fell among thorns are those who, when they among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are have heard, go out and are chokedchoked with with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturitybring no fruit to maturity. .



Hebrews 2:1 (NKJV)Hebrews 2:1 (NKJV) - Therefore we must - Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, have heard, lest we drift awaylest we drift away..



Many never see the fall coming, but they Many never see the fall coming, but they should have!should have!



One of the warnings concerning a One of the warnings concerning a compromised faith is how one attends the compromised faith is how one attends the assemblies of the church.assemblies of the church.



One of the warnings concerning a One of the warnings concerning a compromised faith is how one attends the compromised faith is how one attends the assemblies of the church.assemblies of the church.

When ones heart loses interest in the Lord When ones heart loses interest in the Lord he will naturally lose interest in the things he will naturally lose interest in the things of the Lord. of the Lord. (Mk 8:33-37)(Mk 8:33-37)



Mark 8:33-37 (NKJV)Mark 8:33-37 (NKJV) - But when He had - But when He had turned around and looked at His disciples, turned around and looked at His disciples, He rebuked Peter, saying, “Get behind Me, He rebuked Peter, saying, “Get behind Me, Satan! For Satan! For you are not mindful of the things you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of menof God, but the things of men.” .”



34 When He had called the people to 34 When He had called the people to Himself,Himself, with His disciples also, He said to with His disciples also, He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. 35 For whoever desires to and follow Me. 35 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it. save it.



36 For what will it profit a man if he gains 36 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? 37 the whole world, and loses his own soul? 37 Or what will a man give in exchange for his Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?soul?



It is very possible for someone to depart It is very possible for someone to depart from the Lord and still attend services!from the Lord and still attend services!



It is very possible for someone to depart It is very possible for someone to depart from the Lord and still attend services!from the Lord and still attend services!

After I baptize someone I try to impress After I baptize someone I try to impress upon them the importance of attending upon them the importance of attending every service. every service. (Jas 2:17-18)(Jas 2:17-18)



James 2:17-18 (NKJV)James 2:17-18 (NKJV) - Thus also - Thus also faith by faith by itself, if it does not have works, is deaditself, if it does not have works, is dead. 18 . 18 But someone But someone will saywill say, “You have faith, and , “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and your works, and I will show you my faith I will show you my faith by my worksby my works..



Let us learn about proper attitudes towards Let us learn about proper attitudes towards the Lord and the assemblies of the saints.the Lord and the assemblies of the saints.

He shows a disregard for his own soulHe shows a disregard for his own soul

One of Satan’s best weapons is to make us One of Satan’s best weapons is to make us indifferent to urgent matters. indifferent to urgent matters. (2(2 Cor 4:3-4)Cor 4:3-4)


2 Corinthians 4:3-4 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 4:3-4 (NKJV) - But even if - But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, 4 who are perishing, 4 whose minds the god whose minds the god of this age has blindedof this age has blinded, who do not believe, , who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.shine on them.


Sin can mess-up our thinking. We can do Sin can mess-up our thinking. We can do that which we know is wrong and in time that which we know is wrong and in time try to justify it.try to justify it.


Sin can mess-up our thinking. We can do Sin can mess-up our thinking. We can do that which we know is wrong and in time that which we know is wrong and in time try to justify it.try to justify it.

We can partake of the wisdom of this world We can partake of the wisdom of this world and arrogantly defy God Himself! and arrogantly defy God Himself! (Acts 5:38-40; 2 Pt 3:3-4)(Acts 5:38-40; 2 Pt 3:3-4)


Acts 5:38-40 (NKJV)Acts 5:38-40 (NKJV) - And now I say to you, - And now I say to you, keep away from these men and let them alone; for keep away from these men and let them alone; for if this plan or this work is of men, it will come to if this plan or this work is of men, it will come to nothing; 39 nothing; 39 but if it is of God, you cannot but if it is of God, you cannot overthrow it—lest you even be found to fight overthrow it—lest you even be found to fight against Godagainst God.” 40 And they agreed with him, and .” 40 And they agreed with him, and when they had called for the apostles and beaten when they had called for the apostles and beaten them,them, they commanded that they should not speak they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesusin the name of Jesus, and let them go. , and let them go.


2 Peter 3:3-4 (NKJV)2 Peter 3:3-4 (NKJV) - knowing this first: - knowing this first: that that scoffers will come in the last daysscoffers will come in the last days, , walking according to their own lusts, 4 and walking according to their own lusts, 4 and saying, “Where is the promise of His saying, “Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as things continue as they werethey were from the from the beginning of creation.”beginning of creation.”


Are you willingly to listen to God and Are you willingly to listen to God and follow His will? Be careful, you may be follow His will? Be careful, you may be claiming to follow God while in fact be claiming to follow God while in fact be fighting Him. fighting Him. (Phil 3:18-19)(Phil 3:18-19)


Philippians 3:18-19 (NKJV)Philippians 3:18-19 (NKJV) - For many - For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, now tell you even weeping, that they arethat they are the enemies of the cross of Christthe enemies of the cross of Christ: 19 whose : 19 whose end end isis destruction, whose god destruction, whose god is theiris their belly, belly, and and whosewhose glory glory isis in their shame—who set in their shame—who set their mind on earthly things.their mind on earthly things.


The assemblies of the church are God’s The assemblies of the church are God’s arrangement for our good.arrangement for our good.


Why does God give instructions for the Why does God give instructions for the assemblies? assemblies? (Heb 10:23-25)(Heb 10:23-25)


Hebrews 10:23-25 (NKJV)Hebrews 10:23-25 (NKJV) - Let us - Let us hold fast hold fast the confession of the confession of ourour hope without wavering hope without wavering, , for He who promised for He who promised isis faithful. 24 And let us faithful. 24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love consider one another in order to stir up love and good worksand good works, 25 , 25 not forsaking the not forsaking the assembling of ourselves togetherassembling of ourselves together, as , as isis the the manner of some, manner of some, but exhorting but exhorting one anotherone another,, and so much the more as you see the Day and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.approaching.


It is the height of arrogance to see a God-It is the height of arrogance to see a God-given provision and claim that you do not given provision and claim that you do not need it.need it.

He shows a disregard for other ChristiansHe shows a disregard for other Christians

I have never seen one forsake the I have never seen one forsake the assemblies of the church that first did not assemblies of the church that first did not pull away from other Christians and pull away from other Christians and become indifferent to their needs.become indifferent to their needs.


I have never seen one forsake the I have never seen one forsake the assemblies of the church that first did not assemblies of the church that first did not pull away from other Christians and pull away from other Christians and become indifferent to their needs.become indifferent to their needs.

What did Jesus say would characterize His What did Jesus say would characterize His followers? followers? (Jn 13:34-35)(Jn 13:34-35)


John 13:34-35 (NKJV)John 13:34-35 (NKJV) - A new - A new commandment I give to you, commandment I give to you, that you love that you love one another; as I have loved youone another; as I have loved you, that you , that you also love one another. 35 also love one another. 35 By this all will By this all will know that you are My disciplesknow that you are My disciples, if you have , if you have love for one another.”love for one another.”


This must involve becoming a part of the This must involve becoming a part of the lives of others both within and without the lives of others both within and without the services. services. (Acts 9:26-28; Acts 1:21)(Acts 9:26-28; Acts 1:21)


Acts 9:26-28 (NKJV)Acts 9:26-28 (NKJV) - And when Saul had - And when Saul had come to Jerusalem, he tried to join the come to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, disciples; but they were all afraid of him, and did not believe that he was a disciple. and did not believe that he was a disciple.


27 But Barnabas took him and brought 27 But Barnabas took him and brought himhim to the apostles. And he declared to them to the apostles. And he declared to them how he had seen the Lord on the road, and how he had seen the Lord on the road, and that He had spoken to him, and how he had that He had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus. 28 Jesus. 28 So he was with them at Jerusalem, So he was with them at Jerusalem, coming in and going outcoming in and going out. .


Acts 1:21 (NKJV)Acts 1:21 (NKJV) - “Therefore, of these - “Therefore, of these men who have accompanied us all the time men who have accompanied us all the time that the Lord Jesus that the Lord Jesus went in and out among went in and out among usus,,


Many have accepted a sterile, self-centered Many have accepted a sterile, self-centered view of the life of a Christian. It is no view of the life of a Christian. It is no wonder why they dried up and failed.wonder why they dried up and failed.


Many have accepted a sterile, self-centered Many have accepted a sterile, self-centered view of the life of a Christian. It is no view of the life of a Christian. It is no wonder why they dried up and failed.wonder why they dried up and failed.

Consider the involvement I am to have in Consider the involvement I am to have in the lives of other Christians.the lives of other Christians.


I am to know and care for my brethren. I am to know and care for my brethren. (1 Cor 12:23-25)(1 Cor 12:23-25)


1 Corinthians 12:23-25 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 12:23-25 (NKJV) - And - And those those membersmembers of the body which of the body which we think we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honorgreater honor; and our unpresentable ; and our unpresentable partsparts have greater modesty, 24 but our have greater modesty, 24 but our presentable presentable partsparts have no need. But God have no need. But God composed the body, having given greater composed the body, having given greater honor to that honor to that partpart which lacks it, which lacks it,


25 that there should be no schism in the 25 that there should be no schism in the body, but body, but thatthat the members should have the the members should have the same care for one anothersame care for one another..


I am to genuinely greet them and seek their I am to genuinely greet them and seek their association. association. (1(1 Cor 16:20; 2 Cor 13:12; Cor 16:20; 2 Cor 13:12; Rom 12:16; Acts 2:42-47)Rom 12:16; Acts 2:42-47)


1 Corinthians 16:20 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 16:20 (NKJV) - All the - All the brethren greet you. brethren greet you. Greet one another with a Greet one another with a holy kissholy kiss..


2 Corinthians 13:12 (NKJV2 Corinthians 13:12 (NKJV)) - Greet one - Greet one another with a holy kiss.another with a holy kiss.


Romans 12:16 (NKJV)Romans 12:16 (NKJV) - - Be of the same Be of the same mind toward one anothermind toward one another. Do not set your . Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.opinion.


Acts 2:42-47 (NKJV)Acts 2:42-47 (NKJV) - And they continued - And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 Then fear came upon every soul, prayers. 43 Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. 44 through the apostles. 44 Now all who believed Now all who believed were together, and had all things in commonwere together, and had all things in common, , 45 and sold their possessions and goods, and 45 and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need.divided them among all, as anyone had need.


46 So 46 So continuing daily with one accord in continuing daily with one accord in the templethe temple, and , and breaking bread from housebreaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, 47 praising God and and simplicity of heart, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.were being saved.


In this I am not to play favorites. In this I am not to play favorites. (Rom 15:5-7; Jas 2:2-3)(Rom 15:5-7; Jas 2:2-3)


Romans 15:5-7 (NKJV)Romans 15:5-7 (NKJV) - Now may the - Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one anotherbe like-minded toward one another, , according to Christ Jesus, 6 that you may according to Christ Jesus, 6 that you may with one mind with one mind andand one mouth glorify the one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7 God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7 Therefore receive one another, just as Christ Therefore receive one another, just as Christ also received us, to the glory of Godalso received us, to the glory of God. .


James 2:2-3 (NKJVJames 2:2-3 (NKJV) - For if there should ) - For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes, 3 and come in a poor man in filthy clothes, 3 and you pay attention to the one wearing the fine you pay attention to the one wearing the fine clothes and say to him, “You sit here in a clothes and say to him, “You sit here in a good place,” and say to the poor man, “You good place,” and say to the poor man, “You stand there,” or, “Sit here at my footstool,”stand there,” or, “Sit here at my footstool,”


Are you playing favorites at this church? Are you playing favorites at this church? How long has it taken for you to greet and How long has it taken for you to greet and get to know our new members?get to know our new members?


Are you playing favorites at this church? Are you playing favorites at this church? How long has it taken for you to greet and How long has it taken for you to greet and get to know our new members?get to know our new members?

I am to correct and instruct them. I am to correct and instruct them. (Rom 15:14; 1 Thess 5:11; Heb 3:13)(Rom 15:14; 1 Thess 5:11; Heb 3:13)


Romans 15:14 (NKJV)Romans 15:14 (NKJV) - Now I myself am - Now I myself am confident concerning you, my brethren, that confident concerning you, my brethren, that you also are full of goodness, filled with all you also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, knowledge, able also to admonish one able also to admonish one anotheranother. .


1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NKJV)1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NKJV) - Therefore - Therefore comfort each othercomfort each other and and edify one anotheredify one another, , just as you also are doing.just as you also are doing.


Hebrews 3:13 (NKJV)Hebrews 3:13 (NKJV) - but - but exhort one exhort one another dailyanother daily, while it is called , while it is called “Today,”“Today,” lest any of you lest any of you be hardened through the be hardened through the deceitfulness of sindeceitfulness of sin..


I must see my need for my brethren. I must see my need for my brethren. (Rom 12:5)(Rom 12:5)


Romans 12:5 (NKJV)Romans 12:5 (NKJV) - so we, - so we, beingbeing many, are one body in Christ, and many, are one body in Christ, and individually individually members of one anothermembers of one another..


I am to love my brethren and become their I am to love my brethren and become their servant. servant. (Rom 12:10; Gal 5:13; Eph 4:2)(Rom 12:10; Gal 5:13; Eph 4:2)


Romans 12:10 (NKJV)Romans 12:10 (NKJV) - - BeBe kindly kindly affectionate to one another with affectionate to one another with brotherly brotherly lovelove, , in honor giving preference to one in honor giving preference to one anotheranother; ;


Galatians 5:13 (NKJV)Galatians 5:13 (NKJV) - For you, - For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not do not useuse liberty as an opportunity for the liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but flesh, but through love serve one anotherthrough love serve one another..


Ephesians 4:2 (NKJV)Ephesians 4:2 (NKJV) - with all lowliness - with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing bearing with one another in lovewith one another in love,,


Are you really patient and in love with your Are you really patient and in love with your brethren?brethren?


What do our tongues reveal about our What do our tongues reveal about our hearts? Watch out for those “experts” who hearts? Watch out for those “experts” who strongly criticize from a distance but never strongly criticize from a distance but never have lifted a finger to be involved and help have lifted a finger to be involved and help the one criticized.the one criticized.


What do our tongues reveal about our What do our tongues reveal about our hearts? Watch out for those “experts” who hearts? Watch out for those “experts” who strongly criticize from a distance but never strongly criticize from a distance but never have lifted a finger to be involved and help have lifted a finger to be involved and help the one criticized.the one criticized.

This is a critical spirit is commonly found This is a critical spirit is commonly found among those who quit attending. among those who quit attending. Who Who taught them this spirittaught them this spirit??


When I pull back from attending I When I pull back from attending I discourage those who are working.discourage those who are working.


When I pull back from attending I When I pull back from attending I discourage those who are working.discourage those who are working.

It is a great encouragement to see those who It is a great encouragement to see those who are faithful. are faithful. (3 Jn 4)(3 Jn 4)


3 John 1:4 (NKJV)3 John 1:4 (NKJV) - I have no greater joy - I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.than to hear that my children walk in truth.


How discouraging it is to see Christians How discouraging it is to see Christians throw it all away. throw it all away. (Phil 3:18)(Phil 3:18)


Philippians 3:18 (NKJV)Philippians 3:18 (NKJV) - For many walk, - For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and of whom I have told you often, and now tell now tell you even weepingyou even weeping, , that they arethat they are the the enemies of the cross of Christ:enemies of the cross of Christ:


Often we pull back in steps. First one pulls Often we pull back in steps. First one pulls back from things such as business meetings, back from things such as business meetings, teaching classes, helping with other duties. teaching classes, helping with other duties. Next comes Wednesday and then Sunday Next comes Wednesday and then Sunday Bible classes.Bible classes.


When we pull back in any of these things When we pull back in any of these things we discourage! Some do it to accomplish we discourage! Some do it to accomplish that very thing! It is a childish punishment. that very thing! It is a childish punishment. (Num 32:6-7)(Num 32:6-7)


Numbers 32:6-7 (NKJV)Numbers 32:6-7 (NKJV) - And Moses said - And Moses said to the children of Gad and to the children of to the children of Gad and to the children of Reuben: “Reuben: “Shall your brethren go to war Shall your brethren go to war while you sit herewhile you sit here? 7 Now ? 7 Now why will you why will you discourage the heart of the children of Israeldiscourage the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which the from going over into the land which the Lord has given them?Lord has given them?

He shows a disregard for GodHe shows a disregard for God

One of the more unusual examples of One of the more unusual examples of warped thinking is seen by the “reasoning” warped thinking is seen by the “reasoning” of the one who has stopped attending.of the one who has stopped attending.



Most I have talked with will claim to still be Most I have talked with will claim to still be serving God.serving God.



Most I have talked with will claim to still be Most I have talked with will claim to still be serving God.serving God.

How can you be serving God and be How can you be serving God and be walking in flagrant disobedience? walking in flagrant disobedience? (1 Jn 2:3-5)(1 Jn 2:3-5)


1 John 2:3-5 (NKJV)1 John 2:3-5 (NKJV) - Now by this we - Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. 4 He who says, “I know commandments. 4 He who says, “I know Him,” Him,” and does not keep His and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in himnot in him. 5 But whoever keeps His word, . 5 But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him.By this we know that we are in Him.


Some of Satan’s best workers claim to Some of Satan’s best workers claim to know God. know God. (Jn 16:1-3)(Jn 16:1-3)


John 16:1-3 (NKJV)John 16:1-3 (NKJV) - “These things I have - “These things I have spoken to you, that you should not be made spoken to you, that you should not be made to stumble. 2 They will put you out of the to stumble. 2 They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming synagogues; yes, the time is coming that that whoever kills you will think that he offers whoever kills you will think that he offers God serviceGod service. 3 And these things they will . 3 And these things they will do to you because they have not known the do to you because they have not known the Father nor Me.Father nor Me.


Before we can repent we need to see clearly Before we can repent we need to see clearly what we have done. Satan tries to minimize what we have done. Satan tries to minimize it but appealing to the world. (Ex. “Why it but appealing to the world. (Ex. “Why have you quit the Lord?”)have you quit the Lord?”)



He has show an unwillingness to have God He has show an unwillingness to have God in his knowledge.in his knowledge.



He has show an unwillingness to have God He has show an unwillingness to have God in his knowledge.in his knowledge.

What happens when we do not worship? What happens when we do not worship? (Rom 1:21-22; 1(Rom 1:21-22; 1 Cor 11:29-31)Cor 11:29-31)


Romans 1:21-22 (NKJV)Romans 1:21-22 (NKJV) - because, - because, although they knew God, although they knew God, they did not they did not glorify glorify HimHim as God as God, nor were thankful, , nor were thankful, but but became futile in their thoughts, and their became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkenedfoolish hearts were darkened. 22 Professing . 22 Professing to be wise, they became fools, to be wise, they became fools,


1 Corinthians 11:29-31 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 11:29-31 (NKJV) - For he - For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body. 30 For this discerning the Lord’s body. 30 For this reason many reason many areare weak and sick among you, weak and sick among you, and many sleep. 31 For if we would judge and many sleep. 31 For if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged.ourselves, we would not be judged.


Those who quit attending are in fact Those who quit attending are in fact running from God.running from God.

He hasHe has made a choice for hismade a choice for his eternal destinyeternal destiny

Those who go to heaven go there on Those who go to heaven go there on purpose. purpose. (Rev 2:7, 11; 3:19-21)(Rev 2:7, 11; 3:19-21)


Revelation 2:7 (NKJV)Revelation 2:7 (NKJV) - “He who has an - “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. churches. To him who overcomesTo him who overcomes I will I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.”’the midst of the Paradise of God.”’


Revelation 2:11 (NKJV)Revelation 2:11 (NKJV) - “He who has an - “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. churches. He who overcomesHe who overcomes shall not be shall not be hurt by the second death.”’hurt by the second death.”’


Revelation 3:19-21 (NKJV)Revelation 3:19-21 (NKJV) - As many as I - As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the zealous and repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. 21 with him, and he with Me. 21 To him who To him who overcomesovercomes I will grant to sit with Me on My I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.My Father on His throne.


What must we “overcome?”What must we “overcome?”


What must we “overcome?”What must we “overcome?” Many have a flawed view of the Christian Many have a flawed view of the Christian

life. It is a war! If we were in a real war life. It is a war! If we were in a real war would you come to “training camp?”would you come to “training camp?”


What must we “overcome?”What must we “overcome?” Many have a flawed view of the Christian Many have a flawed view of the Christian

life. It is a war! If we were in a real war life. It is a war! If we were in a real war would you come to “training camp?”would you come to “training camp?”

We show where our hearts are by the “small We show where our hearts are by the “small choices.”choices.”


What must we “overcome?”What must we “overcome?” Many have a flawed view of the Christian life. It Many have a flawed view of the Christian life. It

is a war! If we were in a real war would you is a war! If we were in a real war would you come to “training camp?”come to “training camp?”

We show where our hearts are by the “small We show where our hearts are by the “small choices.”choices.”

We must make the commitment to attend all the We must make the commitment to attend all the services when we are baptized the same way a services when we are baptized the same way a man commits to his wife in marriage!man commits to his wife in marriage!


You should not have to decide to attend You should not have to decide to attend when each service comes around.when each service comes around.


You should not have to decide to attend You should not have to decide to attend when each service comes around.when each service comes around.

Do you want to go to heaven? Do you want to go to heaven? (Lk 13:25-30)(Lk 13:25-30)


Luke 13:25-30 (NKJV)Luke 13:25-30 (NKJV) - When once the - When once the Master of the house has risen up and shut the Master of the house has risen up and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and door, and you begin to stand outside and knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open for us,’ and He will answer and say to you, ‘I for us,’ and He will answer and say to you, ‘I do not know you, where you are from,’ 26 do not know you, where you are from,’ 26 then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in Your presence, and You taught in our in Your presence, and You taught in our streets.’ streets.’


27 But He will say, ‘I tell you I do not 27 But He will say, ‘I tell you I do not know you, where you are from. Depart from know you, where you are from. Depart from Me, all you workers of iniquity.’ 28 There Me, all you workers of iniquity.’ 28 There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, and yourselves thrust out. and yourselves thrust out.


29 They will come from the east and the 29 They will come from the east and the west, from the north and the south, and sit west, from the north and the south, and sit down in the kingdom of God. 30And indeed down in the kingdom of God. 30And indeed there are last who will be first, and there are there are last who will be first, and there are first who will be last.”first who will be last.”


Where is your heart?Where is your heart?


Where is your heart?Where is your heart? If you have fallen short, repent and gain If you have fallen short, repent and gain

wisdom to overcome! wisdom to overcome! (Rev 21:7-8) (Rev 21:7-8)


Revelation 21:7-8 (NKJV)Revelation 21:7-8 (NKJV) - He who - He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son. 8 But be his God and he shall be My son. 8 But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”brimstone, which is the second death.”


There are Christians here today that can There are Christians here today that can help you! Will you let them?help you! Will you let them?

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