2. “Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.” Rev. 3:11 “But Satan hindered us” 1 Thes. 2:18 Challenge = to invite into competition

3. 1 Cor. 3:7-10  Planter & Waterer work  God gives the increase  Work with God  Build up the church 1 Thes. 1:8  Word of the Lord  Sounded forth

4. Phil. 2:3-4 “let nothing be done through selfish ambition” ASV “doing nothing through faction or through vainglory”

6. "I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.” Rev. 3:8 Opportunities for greater service “He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” 1 Jn 4:4

7. “I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God which was given to you by Christ Jesus.” 1 Cor. 1:4 “And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Col.3:17

8. With every temptation there is a way of escape - 1 Cor.10:13 Arm ourselves - Eph. 6:10-11 - “whole armour of God” “that no one may take your crown ” - Rev. 3:11

9. Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249evanscoc@bellsouth.netwww.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Morning February 8, 2015