24 Aug Let This Mind Be In You Which Was Also In Christ Jesus #3

Mind Of Christ Overview

In this powerful third installment of ‘Let This Mind Be In You Which Was Also In Christ Jesus,’ Pastor teaches about cultivating the mind of Christ in a world where Satan constantly bombards us with lies and negative thoughts. The sermon emphasizes how God wants every believer to live a blessed, abundant life filled with His peace and joy. Drawing from Romans 8:3-10 and John 16:33, the message reveals that true peace is found ‘in Christ’ rather than in worldly circumstances or emotions. Pastor shares personal testimony about overcoming feelings of inadequacy and explains how believers must take authority over destructive thoughts through the power of Jesus’ name. The core message centers on seeking God’s presence first, walking in the Spirit rather than the flesh, and understanding our righteousness comes through Christ, not our performance. This transformative teaching equips believers to combat spiritual warfare in their minds and experience the abundant life God intends for His children.

Mind Of Christ Outline

• 0:00 – Introduction – The Relentless Battle for Our Minds: Satan’s 24/7 bombardment of worthless thoughts and the hope we have in Christ.
• 3:30 – God’s Heart for Blessing His People: Understanding that God wants to bless everyone, not just ministers or special people.
• 7:45 – Created for Paradise – Recognizing God’s Gifts: We are created in God’s image to receive and be blessings wherever we go.
• 12:20 – Finding Peace ‘In Christ’ – John 16:33: True peace comes from being in Christ’s presence, not from circumstances.
• 18:15 – Taking Authority Over Thoughts: How to combat Satan’s lies and walk in our authority as believers.
• 25:40 – Romans 8:3-10 – Walking in the Spirit: Living by faith and the Spirit rather than feelings and flesh.
• 32:10 – Righteousness Through Christ: Understanding we are righteous because of Christ’s righteousness, not our performance.

Scripture References

Philippians 2:5 – Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, Colossians 1:27 – Christ in you, the hope of glory, John 3:16 – For God so loved the world, 1 John 4:4 – Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world, John 16:33 – In Me you may have peace, Psalm 16:11 – In Your presence is fullness of joy, Matthew 6:33 – Seek first the kingdom of God, Romans 8:3-10 – Walking according to the Spirit, Hebrews 11:6 – The just shall live by faith

Key Takeaways

• God wants every believer to live an abundant, blessed life filled with His peace and joy.
• Satan constantly bombards our minds with lies about our worth and identity, but we have authority over these thoughts through Christ.
• True peace is found ‘in Christ’ and His presence, not in perfect circumstances or feelings.
• We must seek God first in everything, then all other things will fall into proper place.
• Walking in the Spirit means living by faith and God’s Word rather than emotions and circumstances.
• Our righteousness comes from Christ living in us, not from our performance or good works.
• Taking steps of faith pleases God, even when we don’t feel qualified or confident.

Mind Of Christ Notes

This transformative message addresses one of the most crucial battles every believer faces – the war for our minds. Pastor opens by acknowledging the relentless nature of Satan’s attacks on our thoughts, particularly targeting our sense of worth, identity, and belonging. In today’s culture, we see the devastating effects of these mental assaults as people struggle with depression, gender confusion, and suicidal thoughts, all stemming from believing lies about their identity and purpose.The foundation of victory lies in understanding God’s heart toward His people. Drawing from John 3:16, Pastor emphasizes that God’s love extends to everyone – not just ministers or special people, but every individual created in His image. God created this magnificent universe and then thought, ‘I want to give this to somebody,’ demonstrating His generous heart toward humanity. We are called not only to receive His blessings but to be blessings wherever we go, following Christ’s example of serving and healing all who were oppressed.The key scripture from John 16:33 reveals where true peace is found. Jesus told His disciples, ‘In Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.’ This peace encompasses every area of life – finances, relationships, work challenges, and health concerns. When we lack peace, it’s a signal that we need to get into God’s presence, where there is fullness of joy according to Psalm 16:11.Pastor shares vulnerable testimony about his own struggle with feelings of inadequacy and how prophecies over his life seemed impossible because of Satan’s lies. This personal example demonstrates how the enemy uses doubt and insecurity to keep us from stepping into our God-given calling. The antidote is understanding our authority in Christ and taking dominion over destructive thoughts.The Romans 8 passage provides the theological framework for spiritual victory. Verses 3-10 explain that Christ condemned sin in the flesh so that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who walk according to the Spirit. This means we don’t live by feelings or circumstances but by faith in God’s Word. When we’re carnally minded, focusing on fleshly concerns, it leads to death – spiritual, emotional, and sometimes physical. But being spiritually minded brings life and peace.Practical application involves recognizing when we’re operating in the flesh versus the Spirit. Pastor uses the humorous example of wanting to throw a malfunctioning computer against the wall – it might feel good momentarily, but it accomplishes nothing positive. Instead, we learn to walk away, seek God’s presence, and return with peace and clarity. This principle applies to all of life’s frustrations and challenges.The sermon concludes with the powerful truth that our righteousness comes from Christ’s righteousness, not our performance. Because we are ‘in Christ,’ God sees us as righteous even when we make mistakes. This understanding brings tremendous freedom from guilt and condemnation, allowing us to approach God confidently and experience His peace in every situation.

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