“We exist to Proclaim and Display Jesus”
Nike = Greek word for victory/overcome
A. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
1. Winning/Competition as God’s Design
*Temporary Competition…
Glorify God, Good for Others, My Joy
*Churches not afraid of success…but must define carefully
2. Winning/Competition easily Broken by Sin
a) Perishable Reward
b) Wrong Enemy
c) Exposes our Sin and our need for a Savior
*Things matter...some things matter much more than others
APP - Your family should never fear your team losing
B. Revelation 12:10-12 (John 16:33; Ephesians 6:10-12)
1. Victory in Christ
a) Defeat of the Ultimate Enemy
b) No Condemnation for those in Christ (Rom. 8:1)
2. Victory in the Church
a) By the Blood of the Lamb
b) Word of their Testimony
PROCLAIM JESUS
c) Loved not their lives even to death
DISPLAY JESUS