Christian Sermons from Calvary Chapel Greenmeadow, North Kingstown, RI

Contrary to secular opinion, we are not our own, but we are instead owned. As Christians, we must accept God's ownership of us before someone or something else does. God has paid the price for us and all glory must be His.

We should take hold of the eternal life, which is already ours. It is not a hope, but a present reality, which we can claim when we live in the power and values of God's eternal kingdom. He has given us life in full.

The third battlefront Christians face is the devil. We are told to resist him and he will flee from us. If we remember that He who is within us is greater than he who is in the world, and if we put on the full armor of God, we will be ready to fight.

Great faith begins with having a correct view of Jesus. Having strong faith in a false God is of no value, but even weak faith in the true God is sufficient. Knowing the Word of God will help us to trust Him and make our requests to Him in faith.

This week we begin discussing the three battlefronts of Christian living: the world, the flesh, and the devil. We do not belong to the world, and God's power allows us to escape its corruption. Only those who trust in Jesus can overcome the World.

In addition to fleeing from wrongdoing, men and women of God must eagerly chase after Him. As we do, He will provide for us righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness. Seek Him and live.

Sometimes you need to fight and other times you need to pray, but there are times when you just need to run. It is important to recognize those situations and to know how to flee. It can be both a sign of wisdom and a means of victory.

Are you Content with what God has provided? It could be that your love for material wealth is only made evident when you are asked to give it up. Relying on Christ for your daily needs is how we are to live.

Our Christian witness should be of primary importance no matter where we are or what our circumstances. This is true even for those under slavery, so that God's name may not be slandered. For we are slaves to Christ and not to sin!

Overseers, Elders and Deacons are roles not just titles and when selecting leaders, character matters, so do so carefully. Once selected, those who teach and lead require encouragement, and if they go astray, there must be discipline.