PVC-17-Unplugging from Temptation

Subject of 1 John is fellowship with God; Sin is dealt with in the Christian life by confession; what confession is NOT; what is Biblical confession: confession of sins; agree with God that my action is sin; examine oneself and to judge oneself by God's Word; The promise and power of confession: the promise s to forgive use our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness; forgiveness is available IF we confess our sins; forgiveness is sure and immediate; forgiveness is not a felling but a promise

Ephesians 5:18-21; Being filled with the Spirit: the filling of the Spirit is necessary; promise from God: God gives the Holy Spirit; That is Christ in me-the Holy Spirit; the Holy Spirit came on the day of Pentecost for the special work of the "Church Age"; The Christian life is the life of the Spirit; the Holy Spirit os necessary for everything we see in Ephesians; Being filled with the Spirit is associated with sacred music: the is Spiritual power in sacred music; Eph. 5:19 addresses congregational singing in particular, as sacred music is closely associated with walking in the Spirit, the world's music is closely associated with walking in the flesh;

Separation is not enough to pursue righteousness, but follow righteousness: Faith, Charity, Peace: There MUST be fleeing of youthful lusts; The internet's addictive design; A mindset of taking control; Dealing with the smartphone Dealing with social media; Using protection tools; Not living a secret life; Accountability; Unplugging from the world's music; Unplugging from CCM; Avoiding video games; Controlling the stream of information; Times when you unplug entirely; Redeeming the time; Suggestions for parents

A New Testament Church, described in Ephesians 4:11-16, has qualified, capable rules and teachers who build up all the members for the work of the God's ministry, who are born-again, functions as a body, pursues perfection and maturity, protects itself from error and is a ministry of love

Ephesians 5:18-21; Being filled with the Spirit: the filling of the Spirit is necessary; promise from God: God gives the Holy Spirit; That is Christ in me-the Holy Spirit; the Holy Spirit came on the day of Pentecost for the special work of the "Church Age"; The Christian life is the life of the Spirit; the Holy Spirit os necessary for everything we see in Ephesians; Being filled with the Spirit is associated with sacred music: the is Spiritual power in sacred music; Eph. 5:19 addresses congregational singing in particular, as sacred music is closely associated with walking in the Spirit, the world's music is closely associated with walking in the flesh;

A New Testament Church, described in Acts 2:37-42, CSreful about evangelism, looks for the "prickling of the heart", deals with repentance; careful in receiving new members; strong in Biblical preaching, Biblical holiness; building Godly homes, strong in Gospel preaching and church planting; strong in spiritual warfare; discipling youth, defending your faith and separating from false teachers, strong in Bible prophecy and the imminent return of Christ and IS EXPECTING IT.

Immersion is God's Word is a major, major part of spiritual growth and Victory: No matter how dark the times, no matter how strong the enemy, Scripture os the Victory; If you're saved, you're a PRIEST, SOLDER, MINISTER OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS, if a father, a SPIRITUAL HEAD OF HOUSE, if a mother, A JEEPER OF THE HOME; all of these require special training in a NEW TESTAMENT Church. Part 1: The Bible's emphasis on immersion in Scripture & An Effectual Bible Study Habit: 1. Make Bible study a high priority; Part 2: Bible Memorization; Memory Verse Journal; Part 2: Pursuing a Serious Bible Education

Ephesians 4:17-32 is one of the most important passages on practical holiness; Chief battleground of spiritual victory is the mind; One must put off the old man and put on the new man; The new Mandis both a one-time commitment and a continual persistent, life-long project;

Be Accountable by being plugged into a New Testament church; Be accountable to a friend; Be accountable in the home; A Smartphone Oversight Program: Oversight Program - Preparation; Oversight Program - Participants; Oversight Program - Overseers; Oversight Program - The Program Itself; Oversight Program - The Attitude We cannot emphasize enough the importance of the right attitude on the part of the church leaders and the overseers of this program; Oversight Program - Feedback and Adjustment; For this type of program to work, there must be good feedback and adjustment. It can't be set up and forgotten

Pornography: Defined; Printed or visual material containing explicit descriptions or displays intended to stimulate sexual excitement; An Omnipresent problem; Victory is available; If you are saved, you can have victory