Lecture Notes: Protect Your Conscience

Opening Prayer

• Invoking divine intervention for healing, restoration, and guidance.
• Specific prayer for Pastor Michael Cono and his family.
• Declaring victory over sickness and negativity.

Introduction

• Expression of gratitude for being part of the community at Evolve Church.
• Mention of the importance of a little 'crazy' or uniqueness in church, family, and relationships.
• Church values: Transparency, being real and unedited.

Announcements

• Single Parent Housing Initiative: Encouragement to donate.
• Upcoming Event: Invitation to hang out with the speaker and his bride on August 23rd.
• Service Protocol Change: Doors closed during altar call to minimize distractions.

Sermon: Protect Your Conscience (Part 3)

Key Points

1. The Mind is a Battlefield

• Understanding how the mind works is crucial in spiritual battles.
• Reference: Romans 7:18-20 – The struggle between good intentions and sinful actions.
• Importance of recognizing the constant battle between flesh and spirit.

2. Keeping a Clear Mind

• Emphasis on actively working to maintain a clear mind.
• Reference: 2 Timothy 4:5 – Importance of a clear mind in all situations.
• Release situations after ensuring you've done your best.

3. Avoid Preoccupation with Others' Business

• Stay focused on personal growth and avoid unnecessary distractions.
• Reference: 1 Thessalonians 4:11 – Lead a quiet life and mind your own business.

4. Perception Influenced by a Corrupted Mind

• A corrupted mind sees the world negatively.
• Reference: Titus 1:5 – Pureness of heart affects perception.

5. The Mind and Heart Connection

• Mind and heart must both be pure for true spiritual health.
• Reference: Colossians 4:2 – Prayer requires an alert mind and thankful heart.

6. Healthy Mind Free from Enemy's Control

• Ensuring no area of thought is under negative influence.
• Reference: Mark 5:15 – Transformation can evoke fear in others.

Concluding Prayer

• Prayer for mental healing and spiritual fortification.
• Encouragement to protect eye and ear gates from negativity.

Call to Action

• Invitation to those wanting to dedicate their lives to Jesus or join the church.
• Private reception offered for new members or those seeking prayer.
• Emphasis on the importance of prayer and personal spiritual growth.