Project Description
Victorious Christianity- Here’s what it looks like
Hebrews 2:4
1 Cor 15:57
1 John 5:4-5
And God confirms His Word by giving signs and wonders and various miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit.
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith.
Our focus for 2017 : Releasing the power of God through your life
We’re building on “Releasing the Miraculous in 2017”
Turn to someone and say “It’s All about the Spiritual”
TODAY (rebellion, riots, division our nation)
We set the stage for
How to stay in the place where “Miracles Happen”
Last time we looked at- Pentecost Sunday- The beginning of the Church
Acts 1:8 . But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Pentecost: Filled with the Holy Spirit
The key to “living in BREAKTHROUGH in 2017”
“Be filled with the Spirit”
A very interesting essential to all the Lord has in every area of our lives
We looked at the person of the Of the Holy Spirit
I can not underestimate the 3rd person of the Trinity in the days ahead
Ephesians 5:18
We looked at the needed to be continually filed with the Spirit
The Results of being “filled with the Spirit”
- Faith levels rise
- Boldness in the Spirit (confidence)
- Posture of peace / rest / joy
- Greater sensitivity to the Lord (led by the Spirit)
- Greater hunger for the Lord (intimacy, worship)
- Desire to be used (release the gifts)
- Selflessness (serving, concern for others , -Jesus’ heart)
- Word comes alive
- Exploits
Today we continue Our focus for 2017 : Releasing the power of God through your life
The Lord said to me..
I AM MOVING IN THIS SEASON OF PREPARATION. Teach my church to “LIVE” in the position I have called them and prepare them for ministry.”
Important:
God’s teaching are processed
“in us first
and then through us” (Your Ministry to others)
“We can’t teach it unless we live it”
Our next focus of ministry is: Victorious Christianity or
“Victorious Christian Living.”
Scripture says
1 Cor 15:57 But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 John 5:4-5 For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith.
Prov 2:7 He holds victory in store for the upright
2 Cor 2:14 thanks be to God, who always leads us in victory in Christ
Ps 60:12 With God we will gain the victory , and he will defeat our enemies.
1 John 2:13 Your fellowship with God enables you to gain a victory over the Evil One.
Romans 8:37 in all things in life, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us .
Acts 1:8 . But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Victory
“Our Message(ministry)”
- The Lord has a plan for your life
- He created you for a purpose
- He wants to fulfill that plan and everything that He has is at our disposal
Phil 1:6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
1 Thess 5:24 The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.
He gives us such promises as
John 10:10
I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.
Dan 11:32
but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits and those with understanding will teach many
3 John 2
I pray that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers
God’s promises are Yes and amen
(2 Cor. 1:20)
The Lord wants his people living in Victory Not manipulated by the circumstances of their life
If we follow and apply the Word of God
We will live in victory
Our source personally and for our ministry is:
- The promises of God
- Activating the Word of God through our lives
- Defeating the powers of the enemy
- Laying hold of your destiny designed by God
Today:
Preparing for the next move of God
“God preparing the Church”
- We’re going to be looking at how to live in the
- Victory Of The Lord
- What Is A Victorious Christian?
- What does Victory look like ?
- What do our lives offer the world (ministry) ?
Let me begin by asking
- What is Victorious Christian Living?
- Do you consider yourself a victorious Christian? %
- How do we define “victory” in the days ahead?
- How do we minister to others?
Victory (definition)
Success attained in a contest or struggle over an opponent, obstacle, or problem.
Synonyms- other words for victory:
- to advance
- to triumph
- to prosper
According to God’s Word we are definitely in a struggle against the powers of the enemy in the end times
Let’s look at
Characteristic of a Victorious Christian
Our goal and ministry
Phil 3:13-14
focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.
Phil 2:13
for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.
Phil 4:13
I can do it through him who gives me strength.
Characteristics of a Victorious Christian in the next move of God
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A victorious Christian will need to- Stand on and Use God’s Word
Ps 119:147 I have put my hope in your word .
Ps 119:105 Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.
Acts 4:31
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
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A victorious Christian will need to- Submit to the Lord’s “Lordship”
Prov 3:6 in all your ways acknowledge the Lord, and he will make your paths straight.
Ps 56:4
I will trust in you In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid.
Ps 9:10 Those who know your name will trust in you ,
for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you
Ps 143:8 for I have put my trust in you .
Show me the way I should go,
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A victorious Christian will need to- Make correct decisions
Make correct decisions
Word of Knowledge
James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom , he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
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A victorious Christian will need to- Deal with the enemy
Gift of Discerning of Spirits (coming up)
1 Peter 5:8-9 Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith
James 4:7 Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
2 Cor 2:11
We are to know very well what Satan’s plans are.
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A victorious Christian will need to- Trust God in the challenges of life
Prov 3:5
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding
Ps 143:8
for I have put my trust in you . Show me the way I should go