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SERMON OUTLINE FOR FURTHER REFLECTION / APPLICATION
I. INTRODUCTION
o Perspective – How Do You See Things?
- your view toward this world
- your view toward your place in this world
- your view of God especially in overwhelming situations
II. SPIRITUAL PERSPECTIVE – 2 Kings 6:8-23
o Elisha Keeps Ahead of His Enemies
- abiding in God, seeking his wisdom
o The Crisis – When the Odds Are Against You
- the servant’s physical vision – fear, restlessness relying on self
- Elisha’s spiritual vision – not to fear, faith resting in God’s abilities
III. SPIRITUAL BATTLE BEHIND THE PHYSICAL WORLD
o Host of Heaven vs. Kingdom of Darkness
- God is for you
- spiritual weapons: prayer & God’s armor
IV. LOVE YOUR ENEMIES
o Evil Intentions Transformed into a Means of Goodness
- trusting in God’s presence and power
- answering evil with goodness
V. CONCLUSION
• May your Christian faith open your spiritual eyes to see how the very presence of God is on your side working all things out for your goodness (Rom. 8:28).
GROWING DEEPER IN REFLECTION
1. What is your natural response when life is overwhelming?
2. How do you usually handle opposition?
3. List a few ways God spoke specifically to you through today's message.
4. What steps is God making known to implement through faith should difficulties, hardships, and/or opposition come your way?
God bless!
Pastor Trevor