Chestnut Ridge Church
Many misunderstandings come with the unseen world of angels and demons. While some have trouble believing the devil and his helpers exist, others give Satan too much credit for the difficulties in life. Misconceptions about God’s angelic helpers also abound. We wonder whether we have a guardian angel, or if people receive angel wings when they pass away. There are so many questions—how can we know the right answers?
Throughout this series, we’ll take a look at some of the most common misunderstandings of this hidden world. Join us as we explore Angels & Demons—and let’s see what God has to say about it.
Today's Music
Graves into Gardens, Worthy of Your Name, Do It Again, The Blessing
Angels and Demons—Part 2
[Josh Rhodes]
Problem | Most people don’t realize we have a spiritual enemy bent on our destruction
Takeaway | Be alert, not afraid
Last Sunday's Takeaway | Angels and demons do exist, and they impact our world
Today's Takeaway | Be alert, not afraid
Ephesians 6:12 HCSB
1 John 4:4 HCSB
1 Peter 5:8 HCSB
1 Peter 5:9 HCSB
Lions were viewed as the most ferocious and mighty beasts and from Psalm 22:13 they came to be used as figures for enemies of God’s people. In the time of Nero, Christians were fed to some literal lions as well. –Craig Keener
Psalms 22:13 HCSB
Damnatio ad bestias is Latin for "condemnation to beasts"
James 4:6-8 HCSB
Strong resistance to the Devil comes from a strong relationship with God.
Strong resistance to the Devil comes from a strong relationship with God.
God’s Word // Matthew 4:1-11, Ephesians 6:17
God’s Ear // 1 Peter 5:7, Romans 12:12
God’s People // 1 Peter 5:9, Hebrews 10:24-25
God’s Word, God’s Ear, and God’s People will help us grow stronger and stronger in our faith.
The Cross Has The Final Word
The cross has the final word
The cross has the final word
Evil may put up its strongest fight
But the cross has the final word
There's nothing stronger, nothing higher
Nothing greater than the name of Jesus
All the honor, all the power
All the glory to the name of Jesus
Today's Takeaway | Be alert, not afraid
1 Peter 5:8 HCSB
1 Peter 5:9 HCSB
1 Peter 5:10-11 HCSB