One of the most undermining possibilities in the Christian’s life is to believe a doctrine but fail to appropriate it. A head-knowledge of theology will never produce a life of victory. We must not only give intellectual assent to what the Scripture says but we must also incorporate truth into our lives. This holy principle is essential when it comes to the issue of spiritual warfare. Knowing that Satan and his demons are active, evil and strategic is not enough. We must engage in this fight as it is clear in Scripture that the enemy has placed a bullseye on every single child of God. This message addresses the realm of the supernatural, placing particular emphasis on the activity of Satan and his demons. What are you doing to combat his assault on your life? How are you protecting those for whom you are responsible? Might it be that you are opening the door to the thief? Listen and be sobered. Listen and be intentional. Find out if we really believe this stuff. If we do, we will appropriate it as a crucial part of our Christian journey.
Do We Really Believe This Stuff?
Ephesians 6:10-13
February 8, 2015 • Jeff Lyle
Better Than Miracles
March 1, 2015 • Jeff Lyle
In the last of eight messages dealing with the supernatural, miraculous work of God in the 21st Century Church, we now come to a gentle reminder from Christ to His followers. Though we have been granted authority and power over the dominion of darkness via our union with Christ, Jesus wants us to remember that the object of our rejoicing is not our victory over opposition. Our rejoicing is not in what we give but, rather, in what we receive. It is not what comes out of us in power but what has been deposited within us by grace – this is to remain our reason for rejoicing. May the listener become more informed about the activity of the enemy, more emboldened in spiritual warfare and more Gospel focused as we move together into the fullness of our inheritance in Jesus Christ.
When the Spirit Leads
February 22, 2015 • Jeff Lyle
Someone or something is leading you through all the days of your life. For Christians it is presumed that we are following Jesus Christ. But how are we doing so? Jesus is seated in Heaven and no longer walking the planet. We certainly have the treasure of the Scriptures which serve to illuminate our life-path. Yet there are scores of issues, decisions and needs which God’s Word does not specifically address – whom do we follow when deciding what to do in these areas? Jesus left earth and sent the Holy Spirit. Among other things, Jesus declared that the Holy Spirit would GUIDE us. This message gives us a snapshot of what it looks like to hear, obey and follow the instruction of God the Spirit. The outcome is one of supernatural movement and inward joy.
Miracle Territory
February 15, 2015 • Jeff Lyle
This message reveals what occurs when Christians call out to God in the midst of impossibility. There is a line of thinking and theology that can be summarized like this: God created everything, set it in motion and took His hands off to watch what would happen. For those who believe the Scriptures, this idea is impossible. God desires to be with human beings. He does not observe us as a scientist or move us around as inanimate puppets. God loves interaction with His people and often chooses to intervene in the affairs of humankind. Sometimes, He moves swiftly and decisively in proportion to our prayers. When time has run out, when options have been removed and when power has been taken away from us… we have been placed in miracle territory.