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"Imagine the Possibilities" - Satan


Sunday, June 2, 2013
Led by Eric Gintert


Genesis 6:1-5 & Genesis 3:1-7

  • Sin was conceived in their thoughts.
  • In the imagination of the thoughts of their hearts.
  • Eve's thought of doubt led to imaginations she wasn't supposed to have.
  • Satan didn't lie to Eve, she didn't understand the spiritual consequences. Eve chose to go against God.
Matthew 4:1-11
  • Jesus did more than not eat or drink. He forsook His flesh.
  • The first thought was doubt.
  • The same tempter that came to Jesus comes to us daily.
  • Satan wanted Jesus to image the possiblities of what He could do, if He is the Son of God.
  • Jesus gave Satan the Word back, just like Eve did, but Satan still came back again to tempt.
  • In response to Jesus, Satan responded with a true thing, he did not lie.
  • Jesus continued to fight Satan, Eve didn't.
  • Jesus didn't dwell on the evil imaginations, he clung to His Father. Eve began to think about what Satan said and saw that it was good to the eye.
Genesis 6:6
  • Our evil imaginations grieve God at his heart.
2 Corinthians 10:1-7
  • Our warfare & strong holds are the imaginations that need cast down.
  • These imaginations exalt themselves against the knowledge of God. 
  • They must be cast down and bring them into captivity to the obedience of Christ.
  • The fight is not in the outward appearance, it is all in the mind.
Imaginations that we should have in the Lord
  • How the works that Jesus did could also be done for us.
  • That we are forgiven.
  • That He can heal us.
  • That He can feed us.
  • That He can lead us.
  • That He can protect us.
  • The glory of Heaven.
Isaiah 64:4 
  • We should imagine more of what God has prepared for us.
Matthew 13:57-58 
  • Jesus won't preform His wonderful works if we live in unbelief, evil imaginations.
Prayer Requests
Larry & Grace D.  -  travelling this month
Dirk J. & family  -  decisions; moving
Oklahoma families  -  recovery from devastation
Family of 5 year old who drowned
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