1. Have you ever thought about your thinking?
Thinking about our thoughts the peculiar series royal priest set apart – we are supposed to be different– the problem is we have our own way of thinking that we believe has been working for us just fine. dice example – we each have a way of thinking and many times it is in opposition to God. We have to be able to differentiate what’s good in our own eyes versus what is Godly
Acts 2:38 Then Peter said to them, Repent and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins: and you shall receive the Holy Spirit.
Romans 12:2 We have to change our way of thinking
And do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Matthew 5:27-28 Jesus knew the power of our thought life.
You have heard that it was said to those of old, You shall not commit adultery. But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
2. Hungry Fighter Story: City built unprotected, attack, death, man spoke up and asked everyone to meet at the city gates at dawn. Some people were fearful and thought they couldn’t win. They made up in their minds they were going to die, beg for their life. Enemy was rejoicing outside the city
Look back at the city
Emerged as hungry fighters
Enemy realized these men had nothing to lose
You are the man in the city and you must decide what you will do. This is the point when your thinking will transform in to action.
Are you a Hungry Fighter?
3. William Booth quote
We are not sent to minister to a congregation and be content if we keep things going. We are sent to make war and to stop short of nothing but the subjugation of the world to the sway of the Lord Jesus
4. TEAM method – the battlefield is your mind.
Who is the enemy
Ephesians 6;12 we do not wrestle against flesh and blood but spirits and principalities, the rulers of darkness.
Everybody is a champ until they get in the ring.
If an announcer was announcing the fight it would probably go like this
Enemy of God, deceiver of Adam and billions of people that have followed him. He has 6,000 years experience in this corner we have a new believer 1 year of experience and is surprised that he is in the fight.
If the enemy can shape your belief about yourself and others. You will be defeated before you know you are in a fight.
The enemy is seeking to destroy you. 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
Our peculiar approach to defeat the enemy is our filter
OUR FILTER SHOULD BE: 2 Corinthians 10: 3-6 For though we walk in the flesh. We do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every though into captivity to the obedience of Christ
5. Saul of Tarsus Example
Have you ever tried to do God’s will your own way.
We replace the enemy’s lie with God’s truth
Armor of God we don’t fight the enemy
6. Gideon Example
Transition into being a Hungry Fighter
7. William Booth quote
We are not sent to minister to a congregation and be content if we keep things going. We are sent to make war and to stop short of nothing but the subjugation of the world to the sway of the Lord Jesus
Holy behavior comes from
1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
Ephesians 6:12
TEAM method bad examples
Farming example. Didn’t know
We have to understand that we are made holy when we accept Christ and we do not have to live in this bondage. We are free and have to use the tools we were given.
In Ephesians 6:17 when Paul talks about the armor of God we are given only one weapon the sword of the spirit the word of God and continue to stand.
James 4:17 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
2 Corinthians 10: 3-6 For though we walk in the flesh. We do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every though into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.
How do we win the fight. We defeat the lies of the enemy with God’s truth.
John 8:32 And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.
Quote from William Booth of the salvation army