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Ichabod Baptist Church
By David Reagan
Text: 1Samuel
4:1-22
INTRODUCTION – The
spiritual condition of Israel in this story is a picture of many
churches today. Ichabod (v.21)
which means the glory is departed.
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The
Right Battle – The Wrong Weapons (v.1-2; 1Samuel
17:45-47; 2Corinthians 10:3-5)
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Marketing
techniques
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Political
Machinery
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“Christian” Entertainment/Rock
- The
Right Form – The Wrong Faith (v.3; 2Timothy
3:5; John 4:19-24)
- Baptismal Regeneration
- Traditional Methods
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- Preachers Chosen - Degrees
- Deacons Chosen - Business Contacts
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The
Right Emotion – The Wrong Reason/Result (v.5-11; Romans
10:1-3; Galatians 4:16-18)
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Application:
Emotional Showmanship
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Application:
Instead of giving God’s message, he needed to receive a message.
A
Long Life – A Defeated End (v.18; Ecclesiastes
8:12-13 (lost); 1Corinthians
3:15 (saved))
- Application: Selfishness marks the declining years
A
New Birth – A Cursed Beginning (v.19-22; Galatians
3:1-3; 4:9)
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Application:
No atmosphere for spiritual growth
CONCLUSION – The
glory of God has departed from many churches today. What
are you doing to make sure it doesn’t depart from here?
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