Pastor’s Pen for Sunday, 7-6-25
Many Christians do not take what the Bible reveals about Satan as seriously as they ought. Satan was not always a fallen angel. At one time he was known as Lucifer. The name Lucifer means “light bringer,” “shining one.” He was called the anointed cherub. He was considered a good angel until iniquity was found in him. Pride entered in and Lucifer “light bringer,” and “shining one” became Satan, which means “adversary.” He was created and is not omniscient, omnipotent, or omnipresent. He must be resisted though,
1 Peter 5:8-9 (KJV):
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Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
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Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. Neither are Christians to give place to the devil,
Ephesians 4:26-27 (KJV):
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Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
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Neither give place to the devil. Some don’t believe he’s real. Others take him lightly. Satan has been around and obviously God takes him very seriously because Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil,
1 John 3:8 (KJV):
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He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Satan is a spirit, therefore we will need spiritual weapons to be victorious over him, but be encouraged, Jesus have already destroyed the works of the devil. The Word of God is our hammer. 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (KJV):
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(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
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Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.
In His Service,
Pastor Jeffery A. Muchison
Scripture for Sunday, 7-6-25
Luke 10:18 (KJV)
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And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.
Announcements for Sunday, 7-6-25
1. CCC will have Bible study 7-7-25, 7-21-25, & 7-28-25, at 7:30 p.m. CCC will not have Bible Monday, 7-14-25, but will upload the video to the website.
2. Meeting with CCC’s Board of Directors is scheduled for Tuesday, 7-22-25, at 7:30 p.m.
In His Service,
Pastor Jeffery A. Muchison