1. The Demise of a Great Church 1 Cor. 10:1-5

2. 1 Moreover, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware that all our fathers were under the cloud, all passed through the sea, 2 all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, 3 all ate the same spiritual food, 4 and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ. 5 But with most of them God was not well pleased, for their bodies were scattered in the wilderness. 6 Now these things became our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evil things as they also lusted.

3. The Birth of a Great Church

4. Paul’s arrival in Ephesus

5. The Birth of a Great Church Paul’s arrival in Ephesus Church began with untaught “believers”

6. The Birth of a Great Church Paul’s arrival in Ephesus Church began with untaught “believers” Twelve men were baptized a second time

7. The Birth of a Great Church Paul’s arrival in Ephesus Church began with untaught “believers” Twelve men were baptized a second time Paul preached in synagogue—three months

8. The Birth of a Great Church Paul’s arrival in Ephesus Church began with untaught “believers” Twelve men were baptized a second time Paul preached in synagogue—three months Then in school of Tyrannus for two years

9. The Birth of a Great Church Paul’s arrival in Ephesus Church began with untaught “believers” Twelve men were baptized a second time Paul preached in synagogue—three months Then in school of Tyrannus for two years Great defeat of witchcraft and paganism

10. The Birth of a Great Church Paul’s arrival in Ephesus Church began with untaught “believers” Twelve men were baptized a second time Paul preached in synagogue—three months Then in school of Tyrannus for two years Great defeat of witchcraft and paganism All in Asia heard the word

11. The Birth of a Great Church Paul’s arrival in Ephesus Church began with untaught “believers” Twelve men were baptized a second time Paul preached in synagogue—three months Then in school of Tyrannus for two years Great defeat of witchcraft and paganism All in Asia heard the word His work completed, Paul moved on

12. The Birth of a Great Church Paul’s arrival in Ephesus Church began with untaught “believers” Twelve men were baptized a second time Paul preached in synagogue—three months Then in school of Tyrannus for two years Great defeat of witchcraft and paganism All in Asia heard the word His work completed, Paul moved on Timothy preached in Ephesus after Paul

13. The Demise of a Great Church

14. Paul’s warning to Ephesian elders: Watch

15. The Demise of a Great Church Paul’s warning to Ephesian elders: Watch False apostles came

16. The Demise of a Great Church Paul’s warning to Ephesian elders: Watch False apostles came False teachers (Nicolaitans) came

17. The Demise of a Great Church Paul’s warning to Ephesian elders: Watch False apostles came False teachers (Nicolaitans) came The danger of standing on the past

18. The Demise of a Great Church Paul’s warning to Ephesian elders: Watch False apostles came False teachers (Nicolaitans) came The danger of standing on the past The danger of focusing on error

19. The Demise of a Great Church Paul’s warning to Ephesian elders: Watch False apostles came False teachers (Nicolaitans) came The danger of standing on the past The danger of focusing on error Revelation 2:5, “You have left first love”

20. The Demise of a Great Church Paul’s warning to Ephesian elders: Watch False apostles came False teachers (Nicolaitans) came The danger of standing on the past The danger of focusing on error Revelation 2:5, “You have left first love” They had not left the Lord

21. The Demise of a Great Church Paul’s warning to Ephesian elders: Watch False apostles came False teachers (Nicolaitans) came The danger of standing on the past The danger of focusing on error Revelation 2:5, “You have left first love” They had not left the Lord They still loved sound preaching

22. The Demise of a Great Church Paul’s warning to Ephesian elders: Watch False apostles came False teachers (Nicolaitans) came The danger of standing on the past The danger of focusing on error Revelation 2:5, “You have left first love” They had not left the Lord They still loved sound preaching The meaning of “first love”

23. The Demise of a Great Church Paul’s warning to Ephesian elders: Watch False apostles came False teachers (Nicolaitans) came The danger of standing on the past The danger of focusing on error Revelation 2:5, “You have left first love” They had not left the Lord They still loved sound preaching The meaning of “first love” Danger of being member in a great church

24. The Demise of a Great Church Paul’s warning to Ephesian elders: Watch False apostles came False teachers (Nicolaitans) came The danger of standing on the past The danger of focusing on error Revelation 2:5, “You have left first love” They had not left the Lord They still loved sound preaching The meaning of “first love” Danger of being member in a great church As this year ends, let’s look at our love

25. What Causes Loss of First Love

26. Familiarity of treasures of the church

27. What Causes Loss of First Love Familiarity of treasures of the church Ignoring unknown influences on others

28. What Causes Loss of First Love Familiarity of treasures of the church Ignoring unknown influences on others Disappointment in the church & members

29. What Causes Loss of First Love Familiarity of treasures of the church Ignoring unknown influences on others Disappointment in the church & members Cares, riches and pleasures (Luke 8:14)

30. What Causes Loss of First Love Familiarity of treasures of the church Ignoring unknown influences on others Disappointment in the church & members Cares, riches and pleasures (Luke 8:14) Negative attitudes of associates

31. What Causes Loss of First Love Familiarity of treasures of the church Ignoring unknown influences on others Disappointment in the church & members Cares, riches and pleasures (Luke 8:14) Negative attitudes of associates Losing the dream of your place in church

32. What Causes Loss of First Love Familiarity of treasures of the church Ignoring unknown influences on others Disappointment in the church & members Cares, riches and pleasures (Luke 8:14) Negative attitudes of associates Losing the dream of your place in church Inability to see “slow drift”

33. Being Part of His Great Church

34. Believe in HimMark 16:16

35. Being Part of His Great Church Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30

36. Being Part of His Great Church Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9

37. Being Part of His Great Church Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized to be savedActs 22:16

38. Being Part of His Great Church Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized to be savedActs 22:16 Added to His church, His family, His body

39. Being Part of His Great Church Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized to be savedActs 22:16 Added to His church, His family, His body Be faithful until deathRev. 2:10