The Overcomer

This sermon looks at the specific promise to the overcomers in the Ephesian church, before looking generally at what it means to be an overcomer.

I. THE PROMISE TO THE OVERCOMER

A. The tree of life
B. Paradise

II. THE PEOPLE WHO OVERCOME

A. One view is that the overcomers are believers who remain faithful, and in doing so, retain their salvation
B. Another view is that overcomers comprise a special category of Christians who live victorious lives
C. The Scriptural position is that all true believers are overcomers

III. THE PRACTICE OF THE OVERCOMER

A. Though all believers are overcomers through Christ, there must be a practical outworking of this reality in their lives
B. The world, the flesh, and the devil are all actively opposing us, seeking to bring us to defeat
C. There are too many Christians who are overcomers in Christ, yet do not enjoy the blessedness of victory in their daily lives
D. The key to victory is faith (1 John 5:4)