The Great War in Heaven

Mar 10, 2024 • Steve Marfia

Sermon Summary - Sermon Outline - MC Discussion Guide

Summary

This sermon is about the great war in heaven and how the unseen realm affects our lives. Christians need to recognize that there is a war in heaven that has spilled over into our world, and they should understand the reality of the unseen realm, including angels, demons, and spiritual forces of evil. It is important for Christians to have a biblical worldview that acknowledges the spiritual warfare at play and realizes that their battles are not merely against flesh and blood. Christians have the power to bring heaven down or raise hell up through their choices and actions. By aligning themselves with God's kingdom, bringing heaven's values into their lives, and engaging in battles with a reliance on God's victory, Christians can experience personal victories and make a positive impact in the world.

Sermon Outline

FCF - Something is terribly wrong with our world.

Bid Idea - There is a war in heaven that has spilled over into our world which continually affects our lives.

1. God has both divine and human families.

2. There is a governance war in heaven.

3. Four principles of a biblical worldview help us make sense of this great war.

a. The unseen realm

b. Binary thinking

c. Group guilt

d. Pull heaven down or hell up.

Our great Warrior has won the war!

— You can win your battles!

MC Discipleship Discussion Guide

1) Why is recognizing the impact of the great war in heaven on our physical world so important?

2) Discuss some examples of how the unseen realm affects our world and our lives.

3) What are some ways that you're guilty of "pulling hell up"? How can you practically "pull heaven down" instead?

> Take some time to confess and pray together. Minister to one another wherever the need arises. Be sure to primarily give good news to one another. Where appropriate and requested also give good advice to one another.

4) How can you "pull heaven down" for the people where you live, work or hang that do not follow Jesus?

> Discuss specific actions that can be taken to bless specific people and pray for one another as you seek to live on mission with Jesus to reach those who don't yet believe.