As Christians, we have various possessions. We are gifted by the Holy Spirit in various ways. It is our duty as Christians to protect these possessions through Faith in God. Read this wonderful presentation for the full text of the sermon by Bro. Emem Idango.

1. FAITH IS THE VICTORY:
Protecting our Possessions
TEXT : 1 JOHN 5:4
A SERMON BY BRO. EMEM IDANGO
CHURCH OF CHRIST, SANGOTEDO
20 OCT 2015

2. Protecting our Possession…..
• Possession : The state of having , owning or
controlling something. Ownership, custody,
charge, title, hold, guardianship, etc.
• Protect: Keep safe from harm or injury; Aim
to preserve, to shield;-
• Protecting: Providing Protection or shelter.

3. Why Protecting our Possessions
• There is someone that actually mean to
harm or distort your possession. That
person is the devil.
1pet. 5:8 – He prowls around looking for
whom to devour.
Eph. 6: 12 – We wrestle not against flesh
and blood but against principalities.

4. Why Protecting our Possessions
• Matt. 13: 24- 28a – Because this enemy will sow
weed/ tares among our wheat and corn.
Let him that thinks he stand stand firm lets he
falls.
Rev. 12: 10, 12- He is filled with fury because his
time is short.
You Must agree with me that there is no comfort
zone for the Christian. The devil is always on the
edge of his seat because of us.

5. By Faith …..
• Job- A man that was extremely protective yet the
devil cunningly looked for ways to bring him down.
Job’s case is a classic that shows us that we can
not be very sure of our acts to protect our selves.
Job 1: 1-5- Job did all to protect himself and his
household in righteous needs. Job 1: 8-11, Job 2:
1-5
Job 42:12

6. By Faith …..
• Nehemiah- Over came by Faith – Neh. 4:
1- 3, 6-9 , 16-18, Tobiah, Sanballat and
other mockers of Israel : vowed to
destabilize the rebuilding effort . Emphasis
6:15 -16.
• Esther : Changed the destiny of a people
that had ben marked for destruction. Esth.
4:12-15

7. How not to ProtectYour
Possessions..
• Do not be a Profane, careless or reprobate
person
Saul is a very good example here. 1sam.
13ff. Emphasis 7-14.
• Do not be disobedient
• Do not serve another God or go to Endor. It
will anger our God.
• Do not depend on your personal abilities
• Complaining

8. How to Protect our possession….
• Know what the will of God is … Eph. 5: 15 – 17,
Luk. 10:19.
• Never go about without your Armor- Eph. 6 : 10 -
11
• Look unto Jesus – John 16: 33, Heb. 12 : 1-3,
Phil. 4:6-7
• Know your Limits
• Put your faith to work
• Give it back to God- Phil. 4:6-7

9. Conclusion
•Make your calling and election sure
2Pet. 1: 10-11.
•Be Self Controlled and Alert. Cast you
cares upon him. 1Pet. 5: 6-8. Phil.
4: 6-7

10. God Bless you