This message is Part 5 of the series “Above & Beyond” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. The title for this message is “Above & Beyond Victory”. This message reminds us about the reality of our spiritual enemy and the battle that all Christians face every day - and the ultimate victory that is ours in Christ. This message was delivered on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX.

1. ABOVE & BEYOND VICTORY
Pastor Chuck Bernal - Sunday, July 24, 2016
Anyone who seeks to have a vital relationship
with God is a prime target for attacks from
the enemy. The Bible makes it clear that he is
our enemy and is bent on our destruction and
will do whatever it takes to leave us
discouraged, doubting and defeated Christians. In our “scientific” culture where
nothing you cannot see, feel, touch, taste or smell is considered real, some would
even deny that we are in a battle we cannot see. But our battle is real, our enemy is
real andevery Christian must look to Godto winthe victory.
FACT 1: We have a real _____________________________________
Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring
lion,looking forsomeoneto devour. (1 Peter5:8 – LB)
The enemy’s purpose is to steal, kill and destroy . . . (John 10:10 – LB)
FACT 2: We are in a real ____________________________________
For our fight is not against any physical enemy: it is against powers that are spiritual.
We are up against the unseenpower that controls thisdarkworld, and spiritual agents
fromtheveryheadquartersof evil. (Ephesians6:12 –Ph)
FACT 3: We can have real ___________________________________
For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our
faith.And who can win this battle against the world? Only those who believe that
Jesus is theSon of God. (1 John 5:4-5– NLT)
God’s victory is given to those who are His ___________________
God’s victory is given to ________ Christian, not just a select few
God’s victory is based on our ______________ in what He can do
not in what we cando
Dearchildren,youbelongto God.So you havewonthevictory becausetheone whois
in you is greaterthantheonewhois in theworld.
(1 John 4:4 – GWT)
FACT 1: We have a real enemy
FACT 2: We are in a real battle

2. FACT 3: We can have real victory
God’s victory is given to those who are His children
God’s victory is given to every Christian, not just a select few
God’s victory is based on our faith in what He can do
not in what we cando