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  The Overwhelming Blessings Found Only In Christ | Preston Morrison 17.08.2026 49分

  What if being blessed has less to do with what you have and everything to do with who you belong to?In “You’re More Blessed Than You Think | The Overwhelming Blessings Found Only In Christ,” we walk through Ephesians 1 and discover the spiritual blessings that are already ours because we are united with Jesus. Before we accomplish anything, prove anything, or earn anything, God has already revealed how He sees us and what He has made available to us through Christ.Paul reminds us that in Jesus, we are loved, chosen, adopted, accepted, redeemed, and forgiven. These aren't blessings reserved for a future season or dependent on our circumstances. They are present realities that reshape our identity, our relationship with God, and the way we live today.In this sermon, you'll discover:What it means to already possess every spiritual blessing in ChristWhy God's love for you began before you could ever earn itHow being chosen and adopted changes the way you see yourselfWhat it means to live from God's acceptance instead of working for itHow redemption and forgiveness reveal the overwhelming richness of God's graceIt's easy to measure how blessed we are by what's happening around us—what we have, what we've achieved, or what we're still waiting on God to do. But Ephesians 1 invites us to see blessings differently. Our greatest blessings aren't dependent on our circumstances; they're rooted in everything that has already been made ours through Jesus.When we begin to understand what we've already received, blessings take on an entirely different meaning. Instead of looking at our lives through the lens of what we lack, we can live confidently from what is already ours—His love, His grace, His acceptance, and the freedom He purchased for us.The blessing isn't simply what God gives us. The blessing is what we have found in Christ.
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  The Overwhelming Blessings Found Only In Christ | Brent Hatchett 17.08.2026 47分

  What if being blessed has less to do with what you have and everything to do with who you belong to?In “You’re More Blessed Than You Think | The Overwhelming Blessings Found Only In Christ,” we walk through Ephesians 1 and discover the spiritual blessings that are already ours because we are united with Jesus. Before we accomplish anything, prove anything, or earn anything, God has already revealed how He sees us and what He has made available to us through Christ.Paul reminds us that in Jesus, we are loved, chosen, adopted, accepted, redeemed, and forgiven. These aren't blessings reserved for a future season or dependent on our circumstances. They are present realities that reshape our identity, our relationship with God, and the way we live today.In this sermon, you'll discover:What it means to already possess every spiritual blessing in ChristWhy God's love for you began before you could ever earn itHow being chosen and adopted changes the way you see yourselfWhat it means to live from God's acceptance instead of working for itHow redemption and forgiveness reveal the overwhelming richness of God's graceIt's easy to measure how blessed we are by what's happening around us—what we have, what we've achieved, or what we're still waiting on God to do. But Ephesians 1 invites us to see blessings differently. Our greatest blessings aren't dependent on our circumstances; they're rooted in everything that has already been made ours through Jesus.When we begin to understand what we've already received, blessings take on an entirely different meaning. Instead of looking at our lives through the lens of what we lack, we can live confidently from what is already ours—His love, His grace, His acceptance, and the freedom He purchased for us.The blessing isn't simply what God gives us. The blessing is what we have found in Christ.
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  The Command The Church Forgets | Preston Morrison 10.08.2026 57分

  What God does in one generation was never meant to stop there.In “Where Are You With The Next Generation? | The Command The Church Forgets,” we look at Psalm 78 and are reminded of a responsibility God has given His people from generation to generation: to make His faithfulness known to those coming behind us. The stories of what God has done, the truth of His Word, and a life of obedience aren't meant to end with us—they're meant to be intentionally passed down.God's plan for the future has everything to do with how we steward today. This isn't only a responsibility for parents, pastors, or those who serve in Next Gen ministry. Every believer has a part to play. Our lives carry stories of God's faithfulness that another generation needs to hear, and our investment today can help shape what they believe about God tomorrow.In this sermon, you'll discover:Who Scripture identifies as the next generationWhy investing in the next generation is a responsibility shared by the whole ChurchHow telling the stories of God's faithfulness gives another generation a reason to put their hope in HimWhy we're called to do more than teach truth—we're called to model obedience and prepare them for the days aheadWhat Scripture warns can happen when one generation fails to pass its faith to the nextPsalm 78 gives us a vision bigger than ourselves: every generation putting its hope in God because each generation was faithful to do its part with the next.But Scripture also gives us a sobering picture of what happens when that responsibility is neglected. Judges 2 tells of a generation that grew up not knowing the Lord or remembering what He had done. It's a reminder that faithfulness cannot be assumed from one generation to the next—it must be intentionally taught, modeled, and passed down.This is a call for the whole Church to recognize what is at stake. The future of the Church isn't something we simply wait for; we're helping shape it right now through our prayers, our stories, our example, our service, and our willingness to invest.What God has done in your life isn't only for you. Someone coming behind you needs to hear about the God you've seen provide, restore, redeem, and remain faithful.We have been entrusted with a story worth telling, a faith worth passing down, and a generation worth investing in.
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  Giving Satan An Easy Victory | Preston Morrison 03.08.2026 48分

  Comfort is one of the greatest distractions to wholehearted obedience.In "Where Are You With Being Inconvenienced? | Giving Satan An Easy Victory," we explore Jesus' call to discipleship and confront a question many of us don't often ask: Have we become so committed to comfort that we've become resistant to obedience? While the harvest is plentiful, Jesus reminds us that the workers are few—not because God isn't moving, but because following Him often requires us to lay down our convenience, our excuses, and our own agendas.Throughout Scripture, we see that spiritual drift rarely begins with outright rebellion. More often, it starts with small compromises, misplaced priorities, and a growing desire for comfort over calling. But Jesus modeled a very different way of life. He willingly embraced inconvenience, humility, and sacrifice so that we could experience the fullness of life found in Him.In this sermon, you'll discover:Why excuses quietly keep us from wholehearted obedienceHow comfort can become a greater obstacle than oppositionWhat happens when we keep looking back instead of pressing forwardHow Jesus' willingness to be inconvenienced changes the way we follow HimWhy the harvest still needs believers who are willing to say "yes"The question isn't whether following Jesus will inconvenience you, but instead: What is your comfort costing the Kingdom?Jesus willingly embraced inconvenience so that we could experience new life. As His followers, we're invited to do the same—choosing obedience over comfort and trusting that God will use every surrendered "yes" for His glory.
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  Doing Hard Things During Hard Times | Preston Morrison 27.07.2026 46分

  Hard seasons have a way of making us wonder if we should take the easier path.In "Where Are You With Doing Hard Things? | Doing Hard Things During Hard Times," we discover that while the world tells us to avoid discomfort, Scripture invites us to embrace faithful obedience—even when life is difficult. James reminds us that hardship isn't something to fear or avoid. It's often the very place where God develops endurance, strengthens our faith, and shapes us into the people He's called us to become.Following Jesus has never been about choosing the path of least resistance. It's about trusting Him enough to obey, even when obedience is costly. The good news is that while God calls us to do hard things, He never expects us to do them in our own strength. Jesus offers His presence, His peace, and His strength to carry us through every season.In this sermon, you'll discover:Why God calls His people to do hard thingsHow we often make difficult seasons heavier than they need to beThe difference between carrying the weight of obedience and the burden of disobedienceWhat it means to take on the yoke of Jesus and find rest in HimHow God meets us with strength when we faithfully follow His leadingThe question isn't whether life will be hard, the question is: Who are you trusting to carry you through it?Because God never promised an easy road.He promised to walk with us every step of the way.
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  How To Walk In Wisdom | Brent Hatchett 20.07.2026 46分

  It's easy to spend so much time looking around that we lose sight of where God is leading us.In “Where Are You With Wisdom? | How To Walk In Wisdom,” we explore James 3 and discover that comparison is far more than an unhealthy habit—it quietly fuels jealousy, selfish ambition, and spiritual discontent. While the world encourages us to chase more, measure ourselves against others, and prove our worth, God's invitation is entirely different. He calls us to pursue wisdom—a life rooted in humility, contentment, and faithful obedience to Him.As we learn to walk in God's wisdom, our focus begins to shift. We stop striving to keep up with everyone else and start becoming the people He has uniquely created us to be. James reminds us that wisdom isn't simply what we know—it's revealed by the way we live, the decisions we make, and the fruit our lives produce.In this sermon, you'll discover:Why comparison is more spiritually dangerous than it appearsHow God's wisdom frees us from jealousy and selfish ambitionThe characteristics of a life marked by wisdom instead of strivingWhat it looks like to walk confidently in God's unique calling for your lifeThe question isn't whether you're keeping pace with everyone else.The question is: Are you becoming the person God is calling you to be?Because the goal was never to compete with others.The goal has always been to faithfully walk with Him.
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  Being Faithful With What's In Your Hand | Brent Hatchett 13.07.2026 36分

  What has God placed in your hands?Every one of us has been entrusted with something—our time, relationships, resources, gifts, influence, and opportunities. The question isn't if you've been given something to steward. The question is: What are you doing with it?In this message, “Where Are You With Stewardship?”, we walk through Jesus' parable in Luke 16 and discover that stewardship is about far more than money. It's about faithfully managing everything God has entrusted to us for His glory and the advancement of His Kingdom.In this sermon, you'll hear about:How to evaluate whether you've been a faithful stewardWhy faithfulness always precedes fruitfulnessHow to use your time, talents, resources, and relationships to expand God's KingdomWhy God entrusts greater responsibility to those who are faithful with littleHow to identify areas of your life that may be mastering you instead of serving youJesus reminds us that we cannot serve two masters. True stewardship begins when we recognize that everything we have belongs to God, and we are simply called to manage it well.Because stewardship isn't just about what you keep—it's about what you do with what God has given you.The question isn't how much you've been entrusted with.The question is:How are you stewarding what God has placed in your hands?
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  When Blind Spots Become Deadly | Brent Hatchett 06.07.2026 39分

  Blind spots are easy to ignore.Until they become impossible to ignore.What we refuse to see can shape our future.In this message, “Where Are You With Blind Spots? When Blind Spots Become Deadly,” we examine the life of David in 2 Samuel 11–12 and discover how unchecked blind spots can quietly lead even the strongest believers away from God. What began with a single compromise grew into deception, destruction, and heartbreak—all because David failed to recognize what was happening in his own heart.But God, in His mercy, refused to leave David there. Through Nathan's confrontation, we see that conviction is an invitation to repentance, restoration, and lasting change.In this sermon, you’ll hear about:Why dying to yourself daily protects your heartHow accountability helps expose what you cannot see on your ownWhy true repentance requires more than regret—it requires changeHow God's grace meets us when we're willing to face the truthThis message invites us to honestly examine our own lives—and asks a searching question: What blind spot have you been excusing that God is asking you to confront?Because what remains hidden will eventually shape your life.But what is surrendered can be transformed.
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  What TRUE Forgiveness Looks Like | Isaac Gross 29.06.2026 51分

  One of the greatest obstacles to spiritual freedom isn't what happened to you—it's what you refuse to release.In this message, “Where Are You With… Forgiveness? // How Good Are You at Forgiving?”, we explore why forgiveness is one of the clearest marks of spiritual maturity and one of the most powerful acts of obedience in the Christian life.Unforgiveness doesn't just affect your relationships—it opens the door to bitterness, blinds your heart, and keeps you from experiencing the freedom God desires for you.In this sermon, you'll hear about:Why forgiveness is essential for every follower of JesusWhat forgiveness is—and what it is notHow unforgiveness gives the enemy an opportunity to work in our livesWhy forgiveness is a daily choice, not just a one-time decisionHow to forgive fast, fully, frequently, and freelyThrough passages from Matthew 18, Hebrews 12, Romans 12, Ephesians 4, Colossians 2, and more, this message reveals that forgiveness isn't about approving what happened or pretending the hurt didn't exist—it's about releasing the offender and trusting God with justice.Because you never look more like Jesus than when you forgive the way He forgave you.The more deeply you understand the forgiveness you've received from Christ, the more freely you'll extend that same forgiveness to others.The question isn't whether you've been hurt.The question is:Where are you with forgiveness?
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  The Helper You Were Never Meant to Live Without | Isaac Gross 22.06.2026 41分

  In this message, “Where Are You With The Holy Spirit?”, we explore one of the most important questions every believer must answer: What is my relationship with the Holy Spirit really like?Jesus told His disciples that it was actually to their advantage that He go away so that the Holy Spirit could come. Why? Because the Christian life was never meant to be lived in human strength alone.The Holy Spirit is not a distant force or optional addition to the life of a believer. He is our Helper, Teacher, Guide, and Source of power.In this sermon, you'll hear about:• Why every believer needs a growing relationship with the Holy Spirit• How the Holy Spirit leads us into truth and away from deception• What it means to follow the Spirit's leading in every area of life• How the Holy Spirit teaches us, reveals God's truth, and brings Scripture to life• Why God never intended us to fulfill our calling in our own strength• How the Spirit empowers us to overcome sin and live for ChristDrawing from Acts 1, John 14 & 16, Galatians 5, Romans 8, and more, this message reminds us that God's plan has always been for His people to live dependent on His Spirit.Because information alone isn't enough.Good intentions aren't enough.Human effort isn't enough.We need the Holy Spirit.Whether you feel close to Him, distant from Him, or you're still learning how He works, this message will help you evaluate where you are and invite you into a deeper relationship with the One Jesus promised would never leave you.The question isn't whether the Holy Spirit is available.The question is:Where are you with the Holy Spirit?
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  What To Do When Fear Takes Hold | Preston Morrison 15.06.2026 46分

  Fear can be powerful and persuasive.But fear does not have to lead.In this message, “Where Are You With Fear? What To Do When Fear Takes Hold” we confront one of the most common struggles in the human experience. From Deuteronomy 20 to the story of David and Goliath, Scripture reminds us that fear may be present, but it does not have to have the final word.The people of God have always faced battles bigger than themselves. Yet again and again, God calls His people to courage—not because the battle isn't real, but because His presence is greater. The same God who goes before us, stands with us, and lives within us is the reason we can move forward without fear.In this sermon, you’ll hear about:Why fear once had a legitimate claim on our livesWhat changes when we realize God is for us, with us, and in usHow to bring our fears honestly before GodWhat it looks like to face life's giants with confidence in God's powerThis message invites us to take an honest look at where fear has been influencing our decisions—and asks a personal question:If God has already gone before you, what are you still afraid to face? Because courage isn't the absence of fear.It's choosing to trust God more than what frightens you.
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  The Question God Is Still Asking | Preston Morrison 08.06.2026 51分

  In this message, “Do You Even Know Where You Are?”, we explore one of the most important—and often overlooked—questions God asks His people.The first question God asked humanity wasn’t about what Adam had done. It was about where Adam was.“Where are you?”Before God leads us forward, He often confronts us with our current reality. Because if we don’t know where we are spiritually, emotionally, or relationally, we can easily drift into places God never intended for us to be.In this sermon, you'll hear about:Why God's first question to Adam still matters todayHow a lack of self-awareness creates trouble wherever we goThe danger of being spiritually blind to our true conditionWhy knowing yourself helps you fulfill God's purpose more effectivelyHow biblical self-awareness differs from simple self-assessmentDrawing from Genesis 3, Revelation 3, 1 Kings 19, and Psalm 139, this message challenges us to stop avoiding honest reflection and start inviting God to search our hearts.Because the greatest obstacle to growth is often not what we don't know about God—it's what we don't know about ourselves.True transformation begins when we stop pretending, stop comparing, and allow God to reveal what's really happening beneath the surface.The question isn't where you want to be.The question is:Do you even know where you are?
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  Do You Revel In God’s Rebuke? | Preston Morrison 01.06.2026 51分

  In this message, “Loved Enough To Correct: Do You Revel In God’s Rebuke?”, we explore a truth that many believers struggle to embrace: God's correction is not a sign of His rejection—it's evidence of His love.In a culture that often avoids conviction and resists correction, Scripture reveals that the Lord disciplines those He loves and rebukes those in whom He delights. His goal is never to shame us, but to transform us.In this sermon, you'll hear about:Why God lovingly rebukes His childrenHow correction reveals His delight and care for usWhy some people seem untouched by conviction while others experience God's disciplineThe role of repentance, humility, and godly sorrow in spiritual growthHow God's discipline produces holiness and a harvest of righteousnessThrough passages from Hebrews 12, Proverbs 3, Revelation 3, James 4, and Joel 2, this message reframes God's rebuke as one of His greatest acts of love.Because God doesn't correct us to push us away—He corrects us to draw us closer.If you've ever wrestled with conviction, discipline, or seasons where God seemed to be confronting areas of your life, this message will encourage you to see His correction through a different lens.The question isn't whether God corrects His children.The question is: Do you receive His rebuke as proof that you are deeply loved?
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  Don't Let Your Insecurity Become A Trap | Brent Hatchett 25.05.2026 33分

  Insecurity is more than self-doubt.It’s more than low confidence.Left unchecked, insecurity becomes a trap.In this message, “The Hidden Costs Of Insecurity: Don’t Let Your Insecurity Become A Trap,” we look at the story of Jephthah in Judges 11 and see how unresolved wounds can quietly shape our decisions, relationships, and view of ourselves. Though Jephthah was empowered by God and used mightily, his insecurity still led him into destructive choices that carried painful consequences.This message reveals how insecurity doesn’t stay hidden for long. What begins internally eventually affects the way we speak, react, lead, and make decisions—and often impacts the people closest to us.In this sermon, you’ll hear about:How rejection and wounds can distort our identityWhy insecurity leads us to make unhealthy promises and decisionsWhat happens when we don’t deal with the root of our painHow insecurity not only costs us, but can deeply affect othersThis message challenges us to stop normalizing insecurity and bring our wounds before God—and asks a searching question: Are we allowing God to heal what’s beneath the surface, or are we letting insecurity shape our lives without realizing it?Because if we don’t deal with the root of insecurity,we’ll eventually have to face the fruit of it.
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  What An Open Heaven Looks Like | Preston Morrison 18.05.2026 42分

  What happens when heaven opens over a life fully surrendered to God?In this message, we explore what Scripture reveals about living with greater awareness of God’s presence, greater trust in His provision, and greater boldness for His mission.Throughout the Bible, moments of open heaven were never just emotional experiences—they led to revelation, transformation, generosity, and evangelism.In this message, you’ll hear about:What it means to live under an open heavenHow God reveals Himself to hungry heartsWhy increasing your awareness of His presence changes everythingThe difference between chasing temporary things and pursuing Jesus HimselfHow to steward God’s blessings with wisdom and generosityWhy open doors for evangelism require both prayer and obedienceThrough passages from Joel 2, Ezekiel 1, Genesis 28, Malachi 3, Acts 7, Colossians 4, and more, this sermon challenges believers to stop living casually around the things of God and start pursuing Him deeply.Because an open heaven isn’t just about what God gives—it’s about seeing Him clearly, trusting Him fully, and walking through every door He opens.The question is no longer “What now?”The question is: Will you respond to what heaven is opening before you?
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  Are You Still Celebrating What God Has Already Done? | Preston Morrison 11.05.2026 57分

  Remembering is more than reflection.It’s more than looking back.Remembering is an act of faith.In this message, “Remember The Memorial Stones: Are You Still Celebrating What God Has Already Done?” we walk through Scripture and discover how memorial stones were used to mark moments where God moved powerfully. They weren’t just reminders of the past—they were sacred declarations that God had been faithful and would remain faithful for generations to come.Throughout the Bible, altars and memorials marked places of encounter, deliverance, worship, and victory. They stood as visible testimonies in the middle of uncertainty, opposition, and changing seasons.In this sermon, you’ll hear about:Why memorials matter in our walk with GodHow remembering God’s faithfulness strengthens future generationsWhat happens when we forget what God has already doneWhy sacred reminders become a declaration in the face of the enemyThis message calls us to stop living disconnected from God’s past faithfulness—and asks a personal question: Have we become so focused on what’s next that we’ve forgotten what God has already done?Because what God has done deserves to be remembered.And remembered faith builds resilient faith.
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  Restoring What the Enemy Tried to Bury | Isaac Gross 04.05.2026 51分

  Not everything new is better.Sometimes what you need most… is something old.In this message, “It’s Time To Re-Dig The Wells,” we look at Genesis 26 and the life of Isaac, who didn’t chase something new—he recovered what had been buried. The wells his father once dug had been stopped up, covered, and forgotten. But when Isaac re-dug them, life flowed again.This sermon challenges us with a powerful truth:New isn’t the problem—new without foundation is.In this message, you’ll hear about:Why you don’t need something new—you need to recover what was lostThe permission and responsibility every believer has to re-digHow the enemy works to bury truth, obedience, and faithWhy what you sustain matters more than what you startYou’ll also explore key “wells” every believer must return to:The well of obedience — where surrender leads to blessingThe well of faith — where trust in God overrides what you seeBecause what once flowed in your life…can flow again.This message is a call to rebuild, restore, and return—not just for your life, but for the generations coming after you.What if the most important thing about your lifeisn’t what you start…but what you sustain?
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  It’s Time To Rebuild The Sacred Altars | Preston Morrison 27.04.2026 43分

  God doesn’t just visit.He dwells.And He meets us where altars are built.In this message, “Where God Comes Down: It’s Time To Rebuild The Sacred Altars,” we’re invited to rediscover a pattern seen all throughout Scripture—God reveals Himself where people intentionally make space for Him. Altars were never about routine; they were about surrender, remembrance, and real encounters with God.Over time, it’s easy for those spaces to be neglected. What was once sacred can become distant. This message calls us back, not to empty practice, but to a life marked by intentional surrender and consistent connection with God.In this sermon, you’ll hear about:What altars represent and why they matterHow surrender and devotion create space for God to moveWhy what’s been neglected needs to be rebuiltWhat it looks like to prioritize God in the everydayThis message invites us to examine what we’ve allowed to fade—and asks a personal question: What needs to be rebuilt in your life so God has a place to meet you?Because God still comes down.But He meets us at the altar.
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  It’s Time To Tear Down Every Idol | Preston Morrison 20.04.2026 44分

  Not every idol is made of stone.Some are built quietly—in our hearts.In this message, “The Things You Can’t Put Down: It’s Time To Tear Down Every Idol,” we confront a hard truth: anything that takes God’s place in our lives has become an idol. What we chase, protect, and prioritize can slowly replace the One we’re meant to worship.This sermon walks through Scripture to help us recognize the idols we may not even realize we’ve built—and calls us back to full surrender.In this message, you’ll hear about:What an idol really is in today’s lifeHow to recognize if something has taken God’s place in your heartThe warning signs of idolatry—what you chase, take, sacrifice for, and boast aboutWhy idols always promise life but lead to destructionThe biblical path to tearing down idols for goodYou’ll also learn how to respond:By confessing what’s taken God’s placeRepenting and turning your heart back to HimRenouncing what no longer belongsReplacing idols with true worshipBecause God isn’t interested in partial devotion—He’s after your whole heart.If there’s something in your life you can’t seem to put down…this message will challenge you to ask:Has it taken God’s place?
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  A Blueprint For Spiritual Warfare | Preston Morrison 13.04.2026 44分

  Spiritual warfare isn’t random.It isn’t passive.It’s intentional—and so is our response.In this message, “When God’s Enemy Attacks: A Blueprint For Spiritual Warfare,” we’re reminded in 1 Peter 5 that we have a real enemy who is actively seeking to devour. But his attacks are not without reason. He opposes us because of how deeply God loves us and because of the purpose God is working through our lives.This message lays out a clear pattern for how we respond—not with fear, but with awareness, confidence, and resistance. God has not left us vulnerable. He has given us everything we need to stand firm.In this sermon, you’ll hear about:Why the enemy targets your life and callingHow to anchor yourself in God’s presence instead of fearWhat it means to actively resist the enemy, not ignore himHow to walk in victory through obedience and the covering of JesusThis message invites us to take spiritual warfare seriously—and asks a defining question: Will we stay unprepared, or will we stand firm in what God has already given us?Because the enemy may come against you.But he does not have the final say.