Point of Grace Online Worship 4.26.2020 

Sermon Notes 

Resurrection Matters – “How’s Your Thinking?” 

Ephesians 6 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 

John 10 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. 

John 8 44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies. 

1 Peter 5 8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, 

James 4 6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” 7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 

Right Thinking about The Problem 

• I am born into a world at war with a conscienceless, lying enemy that wants to steal, kill and destroy especially as I move toward Jesus and experience the life He offers. 

• The devil works in a triple alliance with my broken sinful nature and a world of broken sinful people against me and all children of God through faith in Jesus. 

Right Thinking about The Solution 

• God has come to rescue us in Jesus. Jesus dealt with the triple alliance against me! 

Colossians 1 13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. 

• Through faith in the crucified and risen Jesus I have tremendous resources available every day to wage war on the battlefield and win. 

Ephesians 6 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. 

How’s my thinking about the situation I and mine are in? 

Where am I vulnerable to lies? 

When is it hard to access truth? 

Does my “operating system” lens include the truth about my enemies and how they work? 

Facebook Live – Thursday at 7 pm. 

Resources which will help you ask, “How’s my thinking about the situation I and mine are in?” everyday! 

Daily Scripture Readings for this Week: 

Mon – Ephesians 6:10-18 Tues – Matthew 4:1-11 Wed – 1 Peter 5:5-11 Thu – James 4:1-10 Fri – Luke 10:17-24 Sat - Revelation 12:7-17 

Solitude – Spend TWO minutes quietly alone. Take some deep breaths... Just be... “Holy Spirit, speak to me through Your Word! I rest in You!” 

Scripture – Read slowly, out loud if possible, listen, reread, dwell, notice words & phrases you are drawn to & return there! Reflect on what you are noticing and where He is leading your thoughts. 

Prayer – Have a conversation with God, “What are You saying to me, God?” Talk about what you notice is on your heart. 

Finish - Spend TWO minutes again with God, resting and listening and being loved. 

The “One Minute Pause” App by Ransomed Heart (use is multiple times every day) 

Jesus Calling by Sarah Young (Devotional Book) 

Restoration Year by John Eldredge – A 365 Day Devotional 

Ransomed Heart website and app - many helpful resources including prayers, readings, podcast etc 

Moving Mountains by John Eldredge (excellent teaching on spiritual warfare and prayer)