• To the church in Rome– Romans 1:8– “your faith is spoken of throughout the

world”

• To the church in Corinth– 1 Corinthians 1:11– “there are contentions among you”

(A Tribute of Character)

• To the church in Galatia– Galatians 1:6– “turning away….to a different gospel”

• To the church in Ephesus– Ephesians 1:15-16– “faith in the Lord Jesus….love for all the

saints”

(A Tribute of Character)

• To the church in Philippi– Philippians 1:3-6– “fellowship in the gospel….until now”

• To the church in Colossae– Colossians 1:4-6– “heard of your faith…love for all the

saints”

(A Tribute of Character)

• To the church in Thessalonica– 1 Thess 1:2-9; 2 Thess 1:3-4

• To the church in Smyrna– Revelation 2:9-10

• To the church in Pergamos– Revelation 2:13-16

(A Tribute of Character)

• To the church in Thyatira– Revelation 2:19-21

• To the church in Sardis– Revelation 3:1-2

• To the church in Philadelphia– Revelation 3:8

(A Tribute of Character)

• To the church in Laodicea– Revelation 3:15-17

(A Tribute of Character)

In all cases, each church became known individually, based on

the collective faithfulness of the saints within

• Develop faith– Romans 10:17; 2 Timothy 2:15

• Have a sincere love of the brethren– 1 Peter 1:22

• Remain steadfast in the Lord and work– 1 Corinthians 15:58; Hebrews 3:14

(ways in which we can possess a good character)

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• Be supportive of preaching & teaching– 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

• Share Jesus with others– John 15:4

(ways in which we can possess a good character)

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Christians can only be effective lights in the world when one is FIRST abiding

fully in Christ

Christians can only be effective lights in the world when one is FIRST abiding

fully in Christ

• Be encouraging and edify one another– Romans 14:19

• Cards, letters, phone calls• Let others know they are appreciated• Show others that Jesus really is important

• Be hospitable– 1 Peter 4:8-9

(ways in which we can possess a good character)

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• Everyone always likes to hear good things said about them

• The Lord’s church is no different

(A Tribute of Character)

Let’s always strive together to do our best Let’s always strive together to do our best for the Lord – so that the church will have for the Lord – so that the church will have a favorable greeting from others …… a favorable greeting from others …… and and

from Jesus!from Jesus!