LifePointe Christian Church
The Enemy - Week 3
Speaker: Chris Delfs, Senior Pastor
Locations & Times
LifePointe Christian Church
10291 E Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
John 10:10 Jesus came to give us life to the fullest
Introduce people to Jesus
Grow in our faith relationship with God
Connect with others
Serve others
Introduce people to Jesus
Grow in our faith relationship with God
Connect with others
Serve others
Satan is the DECEIVER attacks your mind with lies
Satan is the ACCUSER who attacks your heart with accusations
Satan is the DESTROYER who attacks your will with pride
Satan is the ACCUSER who attacks your heart with accusations
Satan is the DESTROYER who attacks your will with pride
The devil will kick you when you are down AND also attack when things going well
Satan attacked King David at the height of David's power and popularity
What was David's greatest sin?
Adultery and murder stemmed from the root sin of pride
Adultery and murder stemmed from the root sin of pride
When we allow lies to speak louder than truth, it leads to destruction
Motives matter to God
Exodus 30:11-16 (Moses takes census)
Moses took census to give honor to God
David to census to bring honor to himself
Moses took census to give honor to God
David to census to bring honor to himself
2 Samuel 12:13 I have sinned against the Lord.
1 Chronicles 21:8 I have sinned greatly by doing this
1 Chronicles 21:8 I have sinned greatly by doing this
You may never be more vulnerable than when you are full of pride
Pride creeps up
2 Chronicles 26:16 But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall.
James 4:6 God opposes the proud
Opposes = Bring full force of an army
James 4:6 God opposes the proud, but shows favor to the humble.
James 4:7 Submit yourself
Submit = Voluntarily rank under
Submit = Voluntarily rank under
James 4:7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
James 4:8 Come near to God, and he will come near to you.
James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up!
James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up!
James 4:4 (Friendship with this world is hatred toward God)
Humility is declaring our complete dependence on God
Isaiah 14:12-14 (5 prideful I WILL statements by Lucifer)
Lucifer = My will be done
Jesus = Thy will be done
Jesus = Thy will be done
Jesus in the Garden: Luke 22:42
“I will” OR “Thy will?”
James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.
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More Highlights and Events...
MEXICO MISSIONS - HOME TEAM HELP AND DONATIONS NEEDED!
Even if you can't go to Mexico, you can still be on the team! We need pre- and post-trip help here at home. Donation opportunities are also available. Visit the lobby or online: lifepointe.org/event/mexico-mission
More info: Dawn Sousa at dawn.sousa@lifepointe.org
SCRAPBOOK & CRAFT NIGHT // MAR 23 @ 6 pm – 1 am
Women of all ages are invited! Join us for our monthly gathering. Feel free to bring a snack to share! RSVP appreciated but not required.
More info: Catie Martinez at catiemartinez@yahoo.com
LP MEN - BULLETS & BURGERS // APR 7 @ 9 am – 1 pm
Join guys from LP at the Sacramento Valley Shooting Center, followed by burgers on the grill. Gun Range: $16 / Lunch: $5.
Full sign-up details at: lifepointe.org/event/bullets-burgers
PLATINUM CLUB BINGO // APR 7 @ 4 – 6 pm
If you're 60 or above, please join us in Common Grounds for a fun afternoon of Bingo, prizes and food. Cost: $6.00. Sign-up online or in the lobby at lifepointe.org/event/bingo
More info Sandy Rocco at smrocco@aol.com
LOVE INC - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED // APR 16-21
Help families in need. Join us for our annual Church of the Week service opportunity.
More info: lifepointe.org/event/love-inc
SUMMER CAMP 3rd-6th Grade // JUNE 25-29
At Jenness Park in Cold Springs, CA. Info meeting 4/15 at 12:45 pm in Common Grounds. Cost: $350 ($100 deposit due 4/15)
Full details at lifepointe.org/event/kids-camp
VOLUNTEER AT VBS // JULY 9-13
Serve at Vacation Bible School - a week designed to help kids' faith flow into their real lives! Volunteer Training is 4/22@ 12:45-2:15pm
More info: lifepointe.org/event/vbs
EASTER EGGS & CANDY NEEDED FOR LP KIDS
Donate candy (no gum, hard, or unwrapped candy) & plastic Easter eggs! Donation bin is located at the kids’ check-in area
Even if you can't go to Mexico, you can still be on the team! We need pre- and post-trip help here at home. Donation opportunities are also available. Visit the lobby or online: lifepointe.org/event/mexico-mission
More info: Dawn Sousa at dawn.sousa@lifepointe.org
SCRAPBOOK & CRAFT NIGHT // MAR 23 @ 6 pm – 1 am
Women of all ages are invited! Join us for our monthly gathering. Feel free to bring a snack to share! RSVP appreciated but not required.
More info: Catie Martinez at catiemartinez@yahoo.com
LP MEN - BULLETS & BURGERS // APR 7 @ 9 am – 1 pm
Join guys from LP at the Sacramento Valley Shooting Center, followed by burgers on the grill. Gun Range: $16 / Lunch: $5.
Full sign-up details at: lifepointe.org/event/bullets-burgers
PLATINUM CLUB BINGO // APR 7 @ 4 – 6 pm
If you're 60 or above, please join us in Common Grounds for a fun afternoon of Bingo, prizes and food. Cost: $6.00. Sign-up online or in the lobby at lifepointe.org/event/bingo
More info Sandy Rocco at smrocco@aol.com
LOVE INC - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED // APR 16-21
Help families in need. Join us for our annual Church of the Week service opportunity.
More info: lifepointe.org/event/love-inc
SUMMER CAMP 3rd-6th Grade // JUNE 25-29
At Jenness Park in Cold Springs, CA. Info meeting 4/15 at 12:45 pm in Common Grounds. Cost: $350 ($100 deposit due 4/15)
Full details at lifepointe.org/event/kids-camp
VOLUNTEER AT VBS // JULY 9-13
Serve at Vacation Bible School - a week designed to help kids' faith flow into their real lives! Volunteer Training is 4/22@ 12:45-2:15pm
More info: lifepointe.org/event/vbs
EASTER EGGS & CANDY NEEDED FOR LP KIDS
Donate candy (no gum, hard, or unwrapped candy) & plastic Easter eggs! Donation bin is located at the kids’ check-in area