The Church has had to face a lot of threats throughout Christian history … so what is one of the greatest threats to the Church in this generation? Is it some outside force or something more insidious?

Listen to Eric answer the question: What is one of the greatest threats to the Church in America?

» Want to take this topic even deeper? Check out Eric Ludy's sermon: The Proving of the 300

NOTES FROM THE VIDEO

• Proverbs 16:25 - There is a way that seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.


• Proverbs 16:25 (expanded and amplified) - There is a way that seems right unto a (man’s body), but the end thereof are the ways of death.

The Natural Cravings of the Body: The Six Appetites

1. The Appetite for Food and Drink


2. The Appetite for the Possession of Things


3. The Appetite for Sleep


4. The Appetite for Sensual Pleasure


5. The Appetite for Expression


6. The Appetite for Information

Dealing with the Appetites – Four Gradients of Inner-Control

1. The Open Door Policy - What the appetite wants, the appetite gets


2. The Curbed Appetite - Strong against some things, but an open door to others


3. The Intentional Defense - Purposeful to repel, strong at times, yet not totally consistent in all arenas


4. The Armed Heavenly Vault - Empowered to repel, empowered to restrain, empowered to say “no”, empowered to keep a sound mind at all times, and empowered to stay consistent