INSIDE JOB!…IMMORALITY! Welcome To Pastor Garry Clark’s PowerPoint presentation from the August 27th sermon: INSIDE JOB!…IMMORALITY! Information on ordering a DVD copy of this sermon will be available at the end of this presentation

What Happens When Your Big Rig Runs Off The Road And Jack-Knifes Back Across The Road…

…Hitting A Guard Rail, Totally Blocking All Three Lanes Of Traffic On I-75, While Also Leaking Fuel Onto The Highway?

YOU’VE GOT A MESS!

That’s What Happened IN FRONT OF ME On Wednesday Afternoon!

I Was Traveling With Don Lutz

I Was Driving… He Was Taking Notes

We Were Brain Storming For This Week’s Message On “Immorality In The Church”

THEN EVERYTHING CAME TO A SCREECHING HALT!

IMMORALITY (In The Church Leadership Especially) Is Devastating To The Body Of Christ And Causes Unbelievable Hurt!

I Thought I Would Go National And Mention Some ‘Great’ Spiritual Leaders Who Crashed Morally…

But After 25 Years In This Area Of Southwest Florida, I Could Stay Local When I Think Of Spiritual Leaders Who Have Crashed And Burned!

One Church Not Only Had The Pastor Commit Adultery, But Two Chairmen Of The Deacons As Well

Another Church Didn’t Have One, But Two Different Pastors Have Their Big Rigs Run Off The Road

Another Church Had It’s Senior Pastor Commit Adultery

And Yet Another Church Had It’s Senior Pastor Commit Adultery

These Were All Local Pastors Within A 20 Mile Radius

And These Are Just A FEW That I Actually Know About…

285 MINISTRY LEADERS WERE INTERVIEWED

They All Had One Thing In Common…

They All Committed Adultery While In Leadership Positions Of Ministry

There Were Three Common Denominators Between Them They had gotten away from daily time with God in the Word and in Prayer They tended to be loners and they had no one that they were really close to They never thought they would NEVER cheat on their spouse

228 Of These 285 Had The Affair With Someone They Were Counseling!

THAT’S 80%!

It’s Not Just The Pastor Either…

satan Loves It When We Think This Will Never Happen To Me, Or Who Would Really Care If It Did…because I’m Not The Pastor!

1 Corinthians 5:1-6 1 It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife. 2 And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you.

1 Corinthians 5:1-6 3 For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed, 4 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,

1 Corinthians 5:1-6 5 To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. 6 Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?

FORNICATION Illicit Sexual Intercourse From The Greek: Porneia 1 Corinthians 5:1 It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife. FORNICATION From The Greek: Porneia Illicit Sexual Intercourse

From The Greek: Porneia 1 Corinthians 5:1 It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife. FORNICATION From The Greek: Porneia This Term Is Usually Used When Someone Is Unmarried And Adultery Is Used When Someone Is Married

FORNICATION In This Situation, You Have BOTH! From The Greek: Porneia 1 Corinthians 5:1 It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife. FORNICATION From The Greek: Porneia In This Situation, You Have BOTH!

FORNICATION Even The Gentiles Didn’t Approve Of This Act! 1 Corinthians 5:1 It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife. FORNICATION From The Greek: Porneia Even The Gentiles Didn’t Approve Of This Act!

They Boasted Of The Fact That Their Church Was Open Minded! 1 Corinthians 5:2 And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you. PUFFED UP PRIDE They Boasted Of The Fact That Their Church Was Open Minded! “Inside Job”

1 Corinthians 5:2 And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you. PUFFED UP PRIDE They Should Have Been In Mourning Over The “Spiritual Death” Of These People!

DON’T SWEEP IT UNDER THE RUG 1 Corinthians 5:3-4 3 For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed, 4 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, DON’T SWEEP IT UNDER THE RUG Sexual Immorality Must Be Condemned, Not Condoned (Especially In The Church)

DON’T SWEEP IT UNDER THE RUG 1 Corinthians 5:3-4 3 For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed, 4 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, DON’T SWEEP IT UNDER THE RUG This Was A Blight On The “Name Of Jesus Christ!”

DON’T SWEEP IT UNDER THE RUG 1 Corinthians 5:3-4 3 For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed, 4 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, DON’T SWEEP IT UNDER THE RUG They Were Ordered Strongly To Take Action By The Apostle Paul In The Power Of Jesus Christ!

1 Corinthians 5:5-8 5 To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. 6 Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?

TURN THEM, NOT THE CHURCH, OVER TO SATAN 1 Corinthians 5:5-8 7 Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: 8 Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. TURN THEM, NOT THE CHURCH, OVER TO SATAN Somebody Had To Go… Them Or The Church Body!

TURN THEM, NOT THE CHURCH, OVER TO SATAN 1 Corinthians 5:5-8 7 Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: 8 Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. TURN THEM, NOT THE CHURCH, OVER TO SATAN satan’s Target Is The Church Of Jesus Christ!

TURN THEM, NOT THE CHURCH, OVER TO SATAN 1 Corinthians 5:5-8 7 Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: 8 Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. TURN THEM, NOT THE CHURCH, OVER TO SATAN Sincerity And Truth Can Never Be Sacrificed!

IMMORALITY IN THE CHURCH HAS DEVASTATING EFFECTS People lose faith in God People lose family and friends People stop attending Church all together People stop praying and reading God’s Word People start talking trash instead of exalting Jesus

He Wants Us To Be Ignorant Of God’s Word SATAN WANTS TO ‘DUMB DOWN’ AND ‘NUMB DOWN!’ He Wants Us To Be Ignorant Of God’s Word Proverbs 1:22 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?

He Wants Us To Be Ignorant Of God’s Word SATAN WANTS TO ‘DUMB DOWN’ AND ‘NUMB DOWN!’ He Wants Us To Be Ignorant Of God’s Word Proverbs 4:23 Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.

He Wants Us To Be Ignorant Of God’s Word SATAN WANTS TO ‘DUMB DOWN’ AND ‘NUMB DOWN!’ He Wants Us To Be Ignorant Of God’s Word Proverbs 4:26 I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;

He Wants Us To Be Ignorant Of God’s Word SATAN WANTS TO ‘DUMB DOWN’ AND ‘NUMB DOWN!’ He Wants Us To Be Ignorant Of God’s Word Hebrews 4:12-13 12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

He Wants Us To Be Ignorant Of God’s Word SATAN WANTS TO ‘DUMB DOWN’ AND ‘NUMB DOWN!’ He Wants Us To Be Ignorant Of God’s Word Hebrews 4:12-13 13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

He Wants Us To Be Ignorant Of God’s Word SATAN WANTS TO ‘DUMB DOWN’ AND ‘NUMB DOWN!’ He Wants Us To Be Ignorant Of God’s Word Psalms 51:3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.

He Wants Us To Be Ignorant Of God’s Word SATAN WANTS TO ‘DUMB DOWN’ AND ‘NUMB DOWN!’ He Wants Us To Be Ignorant Of God’s Word Psalms 51:6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.

He Wants Us To Be Ignorant Of God’s Word SATAN WANTS TO ‘DUMB DOWN’ AND ‘NUMB DOWN!’ He Wants Us To Be Ignorant Of God’s Word Psalms 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

He Wants Us Insensitive To God’s Spirit SATAN WANTS TO ‘DUMB DOWN’ AND ‘NUMB DOWN!’ He Wants Us Insensitive To God’s Spirit Luke 4:13 And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season.

WHAT CAN I DO TO BE PROACTIVE AGAINST FALLING INTO IMMORALITY?

Work Hard For It Instead Of Wishing For It! NUTURE YOUR MARRIAGE Work Hard For It Instead Of Wishing For It!

Take Care Of Your Spouse “Emotionally, Spiritually & Sexually!” NUTURE YOUR MARRIAGE Take Care Of Your Spouse “Emotionally, Spiritually & Sexually!”

Take Captive Your Thought Life THINK RIGHT Take Captive Your Thought Life

THINK RIGHT 2 Corinthians 10:4-6 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

THINK RIGHT 2 Corinthians 10:4-6 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

THINK RIGHT 2 Corinthians 10:4-6 6 And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.

Know That Not Everyone Is Doing It! THINK RIGHT Know That Not Everyone Is Doing It!

Don’t Act Like A Playboy Or Playgirl STOP ACTING! Don’t Act Like A Playboy Or Playgirl

Don’t Put Out The Vibe By Being A Flirt STOP ACTING! Don’t Put Out The Vibe By Being A Flirt

Remember, It Takes Two… Don’t Be The One! STOP ACTING! Remember, It Takes Two… Don’t Be The One!

QUICK CHECKLIST Watch your spiritual health Guard your marriage Take adequate precautions Understand subtle sings of attraction (the vibe) Back off quickly Think right thoughts Make yourself accountable Remind yourself of the consequences Broken relationship with God Devastated family Ruined testimony and reputation Discouraged & disillusioned church

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