Our Identity In Christ

Illustration: Spiritual struggle of

churches

Why we are a threat to Satan

Satan is threatened by our mission statement

Demonstrating the love of God to all people

Transform our community by demonstrating God’s heart,

Enabling people to enjoy a more abundant life through fellowship with God.

Satan is threatened by what are accomplishing

Satan is threatened by our generous giving to hurricane Rita relief

Satan is threatened by the S.S. classes that have started

Satan is threatened by our identity.

2. The demonic forces of Satan’s army are deployed everywhere in our culture.

They infiltrate every segment of society, both secular and ecclesiastical.

They have but one purpose: to destroy God’s work.

Their attack takes many forms. They attack God’s work directly and indirectly.

They are after you and your walk with God.

They are after your family and your relationships with others. They attack you through your emotions and your circumstances. And they do not sleep.

It is a very real and personal struggle. In our own strength we are over-matched.

3. You see, there are armies armed for battle that are not of this earth.

While the threat of the Soviet Union eliminated, and the fear of nuclear holocaust reduced, there is a much more dangerous enemy with whom we must contend.

This is no new foe. This enemy has been around since the beginning of time.

And in this conflict there is more at stake than there was in all our wars combined.

Because our enemy is armed and dangerous, we must learn how to be armed and dangerous ourselves.

This is the battle that counts. This is the battle we must make certain we win. It is the spiritual battle against the demonic forces of Hell.

Application

Now, let me ask you some important questions

How do you see yourself as a Christian?

Do you see yourself as powerful? Or do you see yourself as impotent?

Do you understand the true extent of what it means to have the Son of God living inside of you?

Do see yourself as a person who can do all things through Jesus Christ?

Do see yourself as a person who will do all things through Jesus Christ?

Do see yourself as a person who has the same mission as Jesus Christ?