City of Light Church
Sermon Notes: 1.7.24 The Battlefield
Speaker: Brian Mckee
Locations & Times
City of Light Church
6725 W Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI 53210, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Introduction
Cognitive Behavior Psychology
Cognitive Behavior Psychology
The life we have is a reflection of the thoughts we think
What we think determines who we become
What we think determines who we become
What comes into our mind—Comes out in our life
You cannot have a positive life when you have a negative mind.
You cannot have a positive life when you have a negative mind.
What Does God Say About The War We Are In?
Dunamis—Explosive power of God!
Ochuroma—Military Stronghold—Fortress built at the highest peak of a city.
Ochuroma—Military Stronghold—Fortress built at the highest peak of a city.
What does our spiritual enemy do?
Do You Want To Be Resilient Against Life's Challenges?
Do You Want To Be Resilient Against Life's Challenges?
Identify the biggest stronghold holding you back
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What do you do when a lie comes into your mind?
We think things like:
We think things like:
Your life is always moving in the direction of your strongest thoughts.
Our Brains Have Neural Pathways: Billions of pathways/roads in your brain
Our Brains Have Neural Pathways: Billions of pathways/roads in your brain
The more you think a thought—The easier it is to think it again
Mental Stronghold: A Wall Made Of Thoughts
RUT
Mental Stronghold: A Wall Made Of Thoughts
RUT
If Your Negative Ruts Run Deep About Yourself, They Show Up In How You See Others
Ruts vs Trenches
Ruts vs Trenches
Rut: Frustrating day work—Chaos at home—You Yell at the kids!
Trench: Pause. Pray. Hug.
Rut: Feel bad— Eat Cake, Chips, Ice cream
Trench: Walk, workout.
Rut: Bored—Scroll through IG, Facebook
Trench: Read Your Bible, YouVersion
Trench: Pause. Pray. Hug.
Rut: Feel bad— Eat Cake, Chips, Ice cream
Trench: Walk, workout.
Rut: Bored—Scroll through IG, Facebook
Trench: Read Your Bible, YouVersion
You can create new pathways in your brain!
To think in a different way—Forge a new path in your brain.
To think in a different way—Forge a new path in your brain.
How Do I Begin Getting Better?
1. Identify the biggest stronghold holding you back. Just one.
2. Name the truth that demolishes that stronghold.
1. Identify the biggest stronghold holding you back. Just one.
2. Name the truth that demolishes that stronghold.
Greek—Take captive—War term: Capture w/ a spear, sword
If Your Mind Says:
You Tell It:
If Your Mind Says:
You Tell It:
Mind says: It's too much. I can’t make it.
You say: I can do all things through Christ.
You say: I can do all things through Christ.
Feeling Miserable?
According to Nehemiah 8:10 - The joy of the Lord is my strength.
According to Nehemiah 8:10 - The joy of the Lord is my strength.
Feel all alone?
Hebrews 13:5 God will never leave or forsake me.
Hebrews 13:5 God will never leave or forsake me.
Feeling Defeated?
Romans 8:37 I am more than a conqueror
Romans 8:37 I am more than a conqueror
You Cannot Have A Positive Life And A Negative Mind
Next Steps
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