Francis Chan: God's Power (Part 2) - Power Over Evil

Sermon Summary

Main Message

This message highlights the power of God over evil, as seen in the story of Jesus casting out a legion of demons from a man. The main point is that faith without action is dead, and that true faith involves submission to God's lordship. We are reminded that the Holy Spirit dwells within believers, making them temples of the Spirit, and that Satan cannot possess those who have been redeemed by Christ. This teaching encourages us to examine our lives and see if we truly trust in Jesus, and to make a conscious choice to follow Him.

Key Scripture References

• James 2:17-18 - This passage explains that faith without action is dead. James says that even demons believe in God, but their belief does not save them. True faith involves making a choice to submit to God's lordship and following Him in obedience.
• Luke 8:26-27 - In this passage, Jesus encounters a man possessed by a legion of demons. The demons are fearful of Jesus and beg him not to send them into the abyss. This shows that even evil spirits recognize God's power and authority.
• John 10:28-29 - This passage reminds us that believers are secure in Christ and cannot be snatched out of His hand. We are temples of the Holy Spirit, and Satan cannot possess those who have been redeemed by Christ.
• Romans 8:38-39 - This verse tells us that nothing can separate us from God's love in Christ. We are bought with a price, and our bodies are not our own, but belong to God.
• 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 - This passage reminds us that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and we should honor God with our lives.

Main Points

• Faith without action is dead. True faith involves making a choice to submit to God's lordship and following Him in obedience.
• The Holy Spirit dwells within believers, making them temples of the Spirit, and Satan cannot possess those who have been redeemed by Christ.
• Believers are secure in Christ and cannot be snatched out of His hand. We are bought with a price, and our bodies are not our own, but belong to God.
• We should honor God with our lives, recognizing that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit.

Application

This teaching encourages us to examine our lives and see if we truly trust in Jesus. We should make a conscious choice to follow Him, submitting ourselves to His lordship and living in obedience to His commands. As believers, we are secure in Christ and cannot be snatched out of His hand. We should honor God with our lives, recognizing that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit.

Conclusion

This message highlights the power of God over evil, as seen in the story of Jesus casting out a legion of demons from a man. We are reminded that faith without action is dead, and that true faith involves submission to God's lordship. As believers, we should make a conscious choice to follow Jesus, submitting ourselves to His authority and living in obedience to His commands.