“We exist to Proclaim and Display Jesus”

Nike = Greek word for victory/overcome

A. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

1. Winning/Competition as God’s Design

*Temporary Competition…

Glorify God, Good for Others, My Joy

*Churches not afraid of success…but must define carefully

2. Winning/Competition easily Broken by Sin

a) Perishable Reward

b) Wrong Enemy

c) Exposes our Sin and our need for a Savior

*Things matter...some things matter much more than others

APP - Your family should never fear your team losing

B. Revelation 12:10-12 (John 16:33; Ephesians 6:10-12)

1. Victory in Christ

a) Defeat of the Ultimate Enemy

b) No Condemnation for those in Christ (Rom. 8:1)

2. Victory in the Church

a) By the Blood of the Lamb

b) Word of their Testimony

PROCLAIM JESUS

c) Loved not their lives even to death

DISPLAY JESUS