When the relationship becomes secondary to the program, you're living in sin.

Dr. Tony Evans says Christian activity alone can't guard against letting the world crowd out Christ.

There's pressure not to put him first. So you've got to overcome that pressure.

This is the alternative broadcast featuring the timeless biblical teachings from the archives of Dr. Tony Evans.

Over time, our love for God either tends to grow more rich or more routine.

Today, Dr. Evans explains that when routine becomes the norm, it's time to take a serious look at our priorities.

Let's join him as he helps us do that.

God wants you to win, which means there's something that you need to overcome.

Something that is seeking to defeat, oppress, to make you a victim and not allow you to be a victor.

The number seven in the scripture means to come to completion.

So when we unpack each one of these seven messages to the seven churches,

you will have enough to overcome.

You can overcome in a number of different ways, but the principle should be operating

in your heart and in your life.

The first church we come to is the church at Ephesus.

To appreciate and understand Ephesus, all you have to do is understand New York.

Ephesus was the New York of Asia Minor, now known as Turkey.

Ephesus was the center of commerce, of culture, of civic focus, of fashion.

If you wanted to go on vacation,

Ephesus was the place to go.

It was a tourist city.

It was well known throughout Asia

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