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March 19, 2021


Title: Part 3 of 3: The Seven Churches of Asia Minor
Topic: The Last Days
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)


Part 1 of 3

Pastor Ed Ethridge concludes his teachings on the Seven Churches of Asia Minor. For the other segments, search our Archives for “The Last Days”.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why should we still follow the commands: Remember, Repent, and Do?

Do many Christians lose their zeal for the Lord over the years/decades? Do they become complacent?

We all need encouragement, especially now during this time of COVID, lockdowns, and isolation. How can the words in Revelation offer hope and encouragement? Pastor Ed also references Colossians 1:27.

There has always been and will always be false teachers. It is our responsibility to know who they are. Why do WE need to repent if THEY are the ones spreading lies?



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Title: Part 3 of 3: The Seven Churches of Asia Minor
Topic: The Last Days
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)


Part 2 of 3

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Should we tolerate false teachers? How should we treat them?

Will God hold us responsible for what we say AND what we listen to?

Is it past time for Christians to wake up, repent, and hold fast?

Should the Church pay attention to the warnings from John in Revelation?

Are Christians still commanded to follow the Great Commission? Pastor Ed uses 1 Peter 5:8 as a reminder of what Satan’s goal is for Christians.




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Title: Part 3 of 3: The Seven Churches of Asia Minor
Topic: The Last Days
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)


Part 3 of 3

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are we in a spiritual battle today? Pastor Ed believes we are in an all-out spiritual war.

Are too many Christians today luke-warm? Will Jesus tolerate those luke-warm Christians?

What does the word “Laodicea” mean?

Pastor Ed usually preaches during the 8 am traditional service and the Wednesday night service at 6:45 pm at Champion Forest Baptist Church (main campus). For details, click here.



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March 12, 2021


Title: Part 3 of 3: The Seven Churches of Asia Minor
Topic: The Last Days
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)


Part 1 of 3

Pastor Ed Ethridge concludes his teachings on the Seven Churches of Asia Minor. For the other segments, search our Archives for “The Last Days”.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why should we still follow the commands: Remember, Repent, and Do?

Do many Christians lose their zeal for the Lord over the years/decades? Do they become complacent?

We all need encouragement, especially now during this time of COVID, lockdowns, and isolation. How can the words in Revelation offer hope and encouragement? Pastor Ed also references Colossians 1:27.

There has always been and will always be false teachers. It is our responsibility to know who they are. Why do WE need to repent if THEY are the ones spreading lies?



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Title: Part 3 of 3: The Seven Churches of Asia Minor
Topic: The Last Days
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)


Part 2 of 3

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Should we tolerate false teachers? How should we treat them?

Will God hold us responsible for what we say AND what we listen to?

Is it past time for Christians to wake up, repent, and hold fast?

Should the Church pay attention to the warnings from John in Revelation?

Are Christians still commanded to follow the Great Commission? Pastor Ed uses 1 Peter 5:8 as a reminder of what Satan’s goal is for Christians.




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Title: Part 3 of 3: The Seven Churches of Asia Minor
Topic: The Last Days
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)


Part 3 of 3

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are we in a spiritual battle today? Pastor Ed believes we are in an all-out spiritual war.

Are too many Christians today luke-warm? Will Jesus tolerate those luke-warm Christians?

What does the word “Laodicea” mean?

Pastor Ed usually preaches during the 8 am traditional service and the Wednesday night service at 6:45 pm at Champion Forest Baptist Church (main campus). For details, click here.



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March 3, 2021


Title: The Seven Churches of Asia Minor
Topic: The Last Days
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)


Part 1 of 3

The Apostle John was exiled to the Isle of Patmos where he was commanded to write down what he saw and heard to the Seven Churches of Asia Minor.

Do these words of encouragement and admonition apply to churches and Christ-followers today?

Pastor Ed Ethridge is the Pastor of Pastoral Care at Champion Forest Baptist Church.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did Jesus appear to the Apostle John, commanding him to write letters to the seven churches in Asia Minor?

Do the words of encouragement and admonition apply to churches and Christ-followers today?

Does Jesus know our suffering and hardships?



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Title: Part 2 of 3 - The Seven Churches of Asia Minor
Topic: The Last Days
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do those words of Jesus apply to us today?

Jesus rebuked those at the Church in Pergamum for having evil, corrupt teachers within the church. What were the corrupt teachings?

Certain meats were once used in sacrifices to idols. Do we need to be concerned about what meats we eat today?

Have too many church leaders embraced the “free love” movement?

Must we test the words of teachers today?

Are Christ-followers still called to repent?

Too many parents do not know what their children/teens are learning in school, especially in sex-ed. Why should parents be more involved in these matters?



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Title: Part 3 of 3 - The Seven Churches of Asia Minor
Topic: The Last Days
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Will teachers be held to a higher standard because of the desire to teach and to take leadership roles?

The words John wrote in Revelation admonished the leaders/teachers who were tolerating sexual immorality. Are too many church leaders/teachers/Christians tolerating sexual immorality today? Pastor Ed makes this powerful statement: “The reason we’re teaching it is because we’re not standing against it.”

Are too many churches and Christ-followers dead and life-less without the Spirit of God alive and working within them?

Pastor Ed preaches the Wednesday night service at Champion Forest Baptist Church. Click here  for details.



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February 19, 2021


Title: Sardis: the Dying Church
Topic: The Last Days
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)


Part 1 of 3

Pastor Ed Ethridge continues his discussion on The Last Days. Check out our archives on February 3 and February 10 for the first two discussions.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Where was John when he wrote the Book of Revelation? Why was he there?

Does this letter still apply to Christ-followers and Christ’s churches today?

Revelation 3:1 “These are the words of Him who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a name (reputation) that you are alive, but [in reality] you are dead.”

Who is the one with the seven Spirits of God and seven stars?

Do people have enough religion to be convicted but not converted – enough head knowledge, but not heart knowledge?

Was John judging some within the church at Sardis?

Does the Lord use this letter to allow the Holy Spirit to convict the willing heart and mind?



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Title: Sardis: the Dying Church
Topic: The Last Days
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)


Part 2 of 3

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is Jesus saying through the letter from John?

Was Jesus judging their deeds?

Was Jesus warning those in the church at Sardis that their works/deeds did not meet God’s requirements/standards?

If Jesus warned the Christ-followers in the early church, what words of judgement might he have for us today?

Are there foundational teachings that need to be reinforced today?





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Title: Sardis: the Dying Church
Topic: The Last Days
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)


Part 3 of 3

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is Revelation 3 a wake-up call? Should we still heed this warning today – especially today?

What does “clothed in righteousness” mean? Pastor Ed references Romans 5:19.

Does Jesus promise that those who are truly saved will walk with Him in heaven?

What does it mean to have Jesus as our advocate before the Father?

Should we all examine our own lives right now and heed His call?




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February 10, 2021


Title: Are We in the Last Days (Part 2)
Topic: The Last Days
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)


Part 1 of 3

On February 3, Pastor Ed Ethridge joined us discussing the Letters to the Seven Churches about the Last Days. Today, Pastor Ed continues that discussion.

Go to our archives and search “The Last Days” with Pastor Ed to listen to the first interview in this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who wrote the last book found in the English Bible – the Book of Revelation?

Why was John on the Island of Patmos?

Who commanded John to write down what he saw?

Was John commanded to send the writings of his vision to seven churches?

Were the letters meant to be both an encouragement to the people and a warning?

How many times does the Bible mention encouragement?



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Title: Are We in the Last Days (Part 2)
Topic: The Last Days
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)


Part 2 of 3

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why did Paul write to an angel?

Do Paul’s words to the Church at Ephesus still apply to the Church and Christians today?

Who holds the seven stars and what are the seven golden lampstands?

Does God really see everything we do? Does He remember them?

Are Christians today called to test the teaching of false prophets? How can we do this?

Why do we all need to hear words of encouragement?

What is Our First Love?




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Title: Are We in the Last Days (Part 2)
Topic: The Last Days
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)


Part 3 of 3

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Did home churches have portions of the Old Testament to read? Or were most of their teaching word of mouth and from memory?

Repentance was a huge part of the Early Church. Do we really need to repent of our sins? Must churches today repent? Pastor Ed believes this is a big problem in today’s churches. Listen as he explains why and what needs to change.

What was Paul’s warning to the people?

Do more church leaders need to preach directly from the Word?

Are Christians facing spiritual battles today?

Closing Scripture and discussion: Philippians 2:12

Join Pastor Ed tonight at 6:45 in the Family Life Center at Champion Forest Baptist Church as he preaches on the book of Philemon. Click here for more details.



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February 3, 2021


Title: Are We in the Last Days?
Topic: The Last Days
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)


Part 1 of 3

Since His ascension, the followers of Jesus Christ have believed that He would return. But when? Are we in the last days with no guidance, no road map, and no idea what’s ahead?

Pastor Ed Ethridge discusses Bible prophecy for the Last Days today. Click here for more information about Champion Forest Baptist Church.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How many books are there in the English Bible?

Are fulfilled prophecies and unfulfilled prophecies found in many books of our Bible, in the Old and New Testaments? Pastor Ed shares some examples…

Does Pastor Ed believe we are living in the Last Days?

Who was John the Revelator? Was he an Apostle? Which books in the New Testament are attributed to him?

Why was the Apostle John on the Island called Patmos?

Does God sometimes have to get us in a quiet spot, isolated and alone, to really talk to us?



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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Are We in the Last Days?
Topic: The Last Days
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

In the First Chapter of Revelation, John wrote that he was in the “Spirit on the Lord’s Day”. What does this mean?

Who commanded John to, “Write what you see in a book”?

Why did John write to seven churches: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. Were these seven churches real and active in John’s time?

In the letters to the seven churches, did John write words of encouragement and praise and also words of admonition and warning? What can we learn from these letters today?



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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Are We in the Last Days?
Topic: The Last Days
Discussed by Pastor Ed Ethridge
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why should believers take heed from the words found in Revelation 2?

Why was John commanded to write to the seven churches?

Who told John to write to the angel of the church in Ephesus? And why write to the angel there?

Who holds the seven stars and what are the seven golden lampstands?

Does Christ still hold the leader/pastor of every church in his hands?

How are we to test the teachings of false teachers?

Do we all need to hear words of encouragement? Does God know that we grow weary?

What is meant by First Love?



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