Matthew 6:13 “Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.” WHY DO WE NEED PROTECTION? Jesus teaches us to pray: “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” There is a spiritual dimension to our lives. We have: an enemy temptations spiritual battles weaknesses sinful desires deception circumstances that can pull us away from God We need God's protection—not merely around us, but within us. God's protection does not mean that Christians will never experience difficulty....

“Built in the Battle: How God Uses Opposition to Form You” “Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle.” —Psalm 144:1 ESV God is not the author of destruction—but He is the Master builder who uses opposition to develop resilience, faith, and calling in our lives. 1. God’s Process Doesn’t Look Like Promotion—It Looks Like Pressure 2. Distinguish: God Builds, the Enemy Attacks 📖 John 10:10 “The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy…” 📖 Romans 8:28...

Key Scripture: Matthew 6:9–10 “Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Main Question: Am I seeking God mainly for what He can do for me, or am I surrendering to what He wants to accomplish through me? “God did not save us merely to bless us; He saved us to make us participants in His Kingdom and His purposes on earth.” 1. Why Am I Here? Is my purpose primarily to have a good family? Be successful? Make money? Be comfortable? Raise good children? Serve in church? Go...