Have you ever felt the desire to do something that you probably shouldn't do? In this message by Pastor Don, we learn the tactics of Satan and how He uses our God-given desires to deceive us. We also learn about healthy safeguards that we should put into practice preventing us from falling into temptation.

In this message, pastor Don looks at the inauguration of Jesus Christ as He begins his public ministry. He also prescribes God's treatment plan for the emotional hurt that we experience in life.

“Before there was death, there was the lie, but before the. Lie, there as the liar”
- LIE 1: God doesn’t love me; he just wants to limit and control me
- LIE 2: I’m not good enough and I don’t have what it takes
- LIE 3: This is all there is
- LIE 4: God IS, but God is not in control

The 2 realms of life: Physical Realm = the seen, Spiritual Realm = the unseen
3 Truths about Spiritual Warfare: Demons are for real, Demonic influence is for real, Freedom and victory in Jesus is for real

Truth 1: Demons are for real
Truth 2: Demonic Influence is for real
Truth 3: Freedom and victory in Jesus is for real
Daimonizomai: To be possessed by a demon

3 Camps on Spiritual Warfare: Dismisses Spiritual Warfare, Exaggerates Spiritual Warfare, Engages Spiritual Warfare
The Nature of War: It's a spiritual war. We have an enemy. We are soldiers in it.

As we serve, we do life in partnership with God, find meaning and purpose in life and put God on display.
How to Serve? Identity a need and meet it & identify your spiritual gift and use it.

3 Ways to Fight Erosion: Celebration Fixes Your Eyes on Him, Celebration Fuels Your Praise, Celebration Frees You From the Pain of Erosion

3 Fundamentals of Life in God (Principles, People, Presence)
Benefits of a Prayer Journal: Organization, Incarnation, Recognition, Encouragement, Selflessness, Priorities, Intentionality

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.