Comments on: The War Rages!

By: sabrina

sabrina — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:54:26 +0000

Physically what is mentioned above. Thoughtlife…I am led by the Spirit.

The red letters of Mt. 3&4
Fear of the Lord Proverbs 15:33 & Proverbs 1:7
Hear Him Mk 9:7 & Lk 9:35 & Acts 3:22
He has overcome the world. Jn 16:33 & SS 8:5-7
My shield of Faith Eph 6:16 & 1Jn 5:4
To
Stablish,strengthen,settle 1Pet.5:10-11 & Lk 6:45-48
Count it all JOY James 1:2-5 & 2 Cor.12:9-10
Look Forward Titus 2:13-15, Hebrews Chp.12 & Rev.19:4-16
Guard heart with all diligence Prov 4:23 & 2 Pet.1:10
Strengthen Brethren Lk.22:32 & Dan 12:3 & Ps 51 & Jn 13:12-17

If ye Love Me, Keep My commandments. John 14:14-15
I ask for His help.

So in effect this is a readers digest version of my days. FREEDOM means to me TRUTH>TRUTH>MORE TRUTH. The Word,Jesus, in Spirit and Truth. Yes, I also wear the full Armour of God; as it is interwoven in these scriptures as well as the whole of scripture.
As for my family I PRAY!!!! Teaching them as best as I am able. But mostly I rely on PRAYER.
Looking to Jesus is for me the only way I know to put the devil where he belongs….away from my focus.

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:17:40 +0000

Pastor, SUPER message this weekend. One of the best points I think you brought up is that Satan loves when people downplay his power. How true. I keep thinking this as it seems like every single new primetime show or big screen movie is drenched with demonic activity and the world sees it as “cute” or “entertainment.” I have seen first-hand in my family the destruction that demonic influence brings. The best thing a believer can do is be alert and aware!!!

As for what I do, it is so important for me to spend time daily communing with God and also to read the Word daily. The Word is our ammunition. I am weakened without it. For my marriage, we pray together at least twice a day and read the Word together daily. Another thing I do is to address the enemy out loud- for example, telling a spirit of fear that its power is broken through Christ and quoting scriptures about fear.

Thanks for doing this series. I know I needed it. I can only imagine how FP and believers everywhere will catch fire when we say no to the enemy and choose to walk in victory!

By: Josh

Josh — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:25:15 +0000

I think open discussion about the Bible or verses or a message is so healthy. A friend and I discuss regularly about what we’ve read recently, and it keeps in top of mind. Also, I took one of my Bibles to my office and leave it there right beside my computer screen. On my daily task list, I write “Bible” and it keeps me focused on what’s important. Since doing this, I have read more of my Bible in the past month than I did in the past year combined.

By: Bryan Furlong

Bryan Furlong — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:31:40 +0000

Chris,

I really appreciated the message this weekend. After a friend gave me your book my wife and I who were looking for a church decided to attend service at FPC. Our first Sunday was Oct. 11th in the middle of the Gro-up series. We have both enjoyed every Sunday and made it to the Home Invasion and Nov. First Wednesday service. It is truly a blessing to attend. We are currently looking to join a small group where we can further grow our faith. By the way I believe the devil is very real.

By: Lee Easley

Lee Easley — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:02:02 +0000

what do I do?

I have tried several things…but here are a few:

- Radio with a Christian radio station stays on 24/7 in my house.

- Scripture posted in places that I spend the most time…including the shower (notecard in a ziploc bag sticks to the wall nicely…)

- Start the day reading His Word or material to encourage spiritual growth.

- Stay in contact with a close brother in Christ on a regular basis.

Thanks for the thought!