Podcast Episode Show Notes: CENTERSTAGE CHURCH

Episode Title: What’s Come Over Me?

Speaker: Pastor Michael Bryce

Series: THE MEANING OF LIFE

Introduction:

• Welcome to another enlightening episode of CENTERSTAGE CHURCH.
• In today's episode, Pastor Michael Bryce explores the topic of "What’s Come over Me?" focusing on 1 John 5:1-15 from our series, THE MEANING OF LIFE.
• The central theme is faith as the spiritual confidence that God is truer, greater, and sweeter than anything the world offers.

Main Points:

I. Our Difficulties In This World

• Pastor Michael Bryce addresses the challenges faced by believers in a worldly context.

a. The world is Godless

b. The world is seductive

c. The world is ruthless

II. Overcoming The World

• The episode emphasizes how we can conquer the world's influences.

a. Our faith in Christ (5:1-5)

• i. Love and obedience (1-3)
• ii. Victory (4-5)

b. Christ’s Work Verified (5:6-12)

c. Assurance (5:13-15)

III. Application of this Truth

• Practical takeaways for the audience.

a. Faith in Jesus Christ is how I overcome the world.

b. My attitude toward sin can be simplified: God is greater, and He lives in me.

c. Confidence can be mine that I am His child.

As we conclude this episode in our The Meaning of Live series, we are reminded of the power of faith in overcoming the world's challenges. Faith gives us the confidence that God is truer, greater, and sweeter than anything the world can offer. Embrace this truth and walk in victory.

Stay tuned for more inspiring messages from Pastor Michael Bryce and our ongoing series, THE MEANING OF LIFE, from CenterStage Church.