Monthly Archive for April, 2004

Welcome Molly Elizabeth

It all began about 4am when Shannon woke me from the couch — her water had broken. Molly wasn’t due until May 24th, so needless to say we were not ready for this!

Molly's statistics

I don’t believe the height is accurate.

Molly and her proud parents Eric and Shannon

Two proud parents

Molly Elizabeth with a grin

God’s wonderful creation.

Molly and her big sister Emma

Molly meets her big sister.

Oh yes, it is true — I fainted during the epidural. How embarrasing.

The Unseen World: Satan and Demons

April 25, 2004 11am
Senior Pastor Jeff Jones
Tape 2420.02, The Unseen World: Satan and Demons

Who are Satan and the demons?
Definition: Evil angels who rebelled against God and who now continually oppose God and work evil in this world.

What are Satan and demons like?
Powerful, but limited Jude 8,9
Demons are not …
eternal
sovereign
all-knowing
omni-present
all-powerful
Active, but defeated Hebrews 2:14,15 Revelation 20
Convincing, but deceitful John 8:44; 2 Corinthians 11:14

What do Satan and demons do?
Tempt people to sin. 1 Corinthians 7:5
Distract people from growing spiritually. Luke 8:12-14
Spread false teaching. 1 Timothy 4:1
Work against the church 1 Thessalonians 2:18; 1 Peter 5:8,9; Ephesians 4:26,27

So what do we do?
Be aware. 1 Peter 5:8
Be prepared Ephesians 6
Be encouraged Romans 8:31,32,37-39