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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK

REGULAR HAPPENINGS
UPCOMING EVENTS--Next: Spruce Up TFB, Saturday, Oct 28, 2006
GOING DEEPER--What's coming in November?
SERMON NOTES--Revelation 12

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Staff:
Pastor G (TFB Youth Min Pastor)
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Laura (college ministry teacher and tangentrider; eNews editor)
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Leadership team:
Administrator: JJ
Tuesday Leadership: Jeff, JJ, Jonathan, Megan, and Shaena

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REGULAR HAPPENINGS

SUNDAYS
WORSHIP GATHERING @ 9:15 am--Main Worship Center

“COFFEE HOUSE” @ 10:30ish

COLLEGIUM @ 11 am--TFB College Room
Currently: 1 John

TUESDAYS
TUESDAY GATHERING @ 7:45-9:00 pm--TFB College Room
Currently: 2 Timothy

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UPCOMING EVENTS—Next: Spruce Up TFB, Saturday, Oct 28, 2006

Online calendar http://lkscurriculum.wikispaces.com/calendar

Spruce Up TFB, Saturday, Oct 28, 2006

What is Sukkoth? Tuesday, Nov 7 @ 7:45 pm

Movie Night, AFI top 99, Nov 17 @ 7 pm to Nov 18 @ whatever time God wakes you up

What is Hanukkah? Tuesday, Dec 2 @ 7:45 pm

Christmas Soiree/Hanukkah Celebration, Jeff's house, Dec 15 @ 7 pm

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GOING DEEPER--What's coming in November?

Sunday Collegium: Coming in November Psalm 78
Psalm 78 is one of the psalms summarizing and interpreting the history of Israel.

Tuesday Gathering: Coming in November: A People of the Table
The Doctrine of the Trinity is confusing. How can God be one God and Three persons? Plus, even if we can get a hold on the idea of the Trinity, what does it have to do with following Jesus day after day? Starting in November, the Tuesday Gathering will be considering the amazing truth about relationship, following Jesus, and theology.
For those wanting to go deeper:
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SERMON NOTES--Revelation 12

THE COSMIC CONFLICT
The Book of Revelation, part 6
October 15, 2006
Pastor Charlie

SATAN IS REAL.

DESCRIPTIONS OF SATAN:
  • The Dragon (v. 3) John 12:31, Ephesians 2:2, Matthew 4
  • The Serpent (v. 9)
  • The Devil (v. 9) The word “devil” literally means “slanderer. 1 Peter 5:8
  • Satan (v. 9) The word “Satan” means “adversary” Ephesians 6:12
  • Leading the whole world astray (v. 9)
  • The Accuser (v. 10) Romans 8:1-2
  • His time is short (v. 12).

GOD WILL NEVER BE DEFEATED.
  • Who is this woman?
  1. Mary
  2. Israel
  3. The Church
  4. Followers of God throughout history
  • The male child – Jesus Christ Psalm 2: 8-9

NO VICTORY WITHOUT A BATTLE
  • The battle against Jesus (v. 4) Genesis 3:15
  • The battle in heaven (v.7-9)
  • The battle against the woman (v.13-16) Exodus 19:4
  • The battle against believers

SATAN’S BATTLE TACTICS:
  • Satan instigates betrayal. John 13:2
  • Satan tempts the righteous. Matthew 4:3ff
  • Satan inflicts suffering on the innocent. Job 2:7
  • Satan sows discord among believers. Matthew 13:37ff; Galatians 5:15-26
  • Satan hinders reception of the gospel. Mark 4:15
  • Satan blinds the eyes of unbelievers. 2 Corinthians 4:4

WINNING THE BATTLES – LIVING VICTORIOUSLY (v. 11)
  • Rely on the blood of the Lamb – Jesus Christ.
  • Possess a clear testimony.
  • Sacrifice yourself.

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Posted by Laura Springer at Sunday, October 15, 2006