Summary:

Many people do not want to think about going through trials or facing battles. It is not easy to accept that we will have to endure trouble.

Battles are real; however, for Christians, our victory is assured. If
we want to win at all times, we must understand that God is the source
of our victory.

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A. “But thanks be to God, Who in Christ always leads us in triumph—as trophies of Christ’s victory—and through us spreads and makes evident the
fragrance of the knowledge of God ...

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Summary.

We must reclaim our blessing! If we believe in Christ and have made a commitment to do right, God’s blessing belongs to us. However, we must
continue to speak His Word and have Godly character in order to partake
of the blessing.

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A. God the Father has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places (Ephesians 1:3).

1. To be blessed means to be empowered to prosper.

a. God is the source of all blessings.

b. When we are blessed, we are fruitful in every area of life.

c...

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Summary:

The best of the best and the worst of the worst is upon us. However, those who are on God’s side, obeying His Word, will experience the best of

the best. God gives us a choice in every dilemma we face in life. We
can choose between good and evil, right and wrong, and blessings and
curses. Therefore, we must choose wisely.

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1. “We are hedged in (pressed) on every side—troubled and oppressed in every way—but not cramped or crushed; we suffer embarrassments and are perplexed and ...

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Summary:

When we go through tough times, we may feel God has abandoned us. However, we must stop and think. Are we headed in the wrong direction, in a way
opposite of God’s Word? We have to be sure we haven’t turned away from
the Word. God helps us recognize when we are missing the mark. He
encourages us to turn from our disobedience and stay connected to Him.
This is our formula for winning in battle!

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1. Thanks be to God, who always leads us to victory through Jesus Christ (2 Corinthia...

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Summary:

There are many battles we go through simply because we are Christians, but others we bring on ourselves. When we disobey God, He may allow us to
go through certain trials. However, when we return to Him, we are
restored. God desires that we obey Him so that we can avoid unnecessary
trials. When we obey Him, He will bless us.

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1. Why does God allow us to go through trials?
   1. He allows trials to come our way because He loves us and does not want us to stray from His chosen path for our l...

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