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First Christian Church

The Spirit of Comfort & Convenience

Demolishing Strongholds is a powerful sermon series exposing four destructive mindsets—entitlement, immaturity, shortsightedness, and comfort over calling—that undermine our families, weaken our culture, and divide the Church. Join us as we learn how to tear down these strongholds through the truth of God’s Word and the power of Christ! Thanks for worshiping with us today! Please take some time and let us know you joined us by filling out a Connection Card. If you found this resource helpful in your spiritual growth consider giving to First Christian Church in order to keep these resources available. Just follow the links below.

Locations & Times

780 Fairground St, Cookeville, TN 38501, USA

Sunday 10:00 AM

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SPIRITUAL STRONGHOLD: a mindset, belief system, or pattern of thought that resists or exalts itself against the truth of God. It is a fortified lie, a deeply entrenched deception or worldly philosophy that keeps a person bound, opposing the knowledge and lordship of Jesus Christ.

Spirit of Comfort and Convenience: a deceptive mindset or attitude that exalts ease, personal comfort, and self-preservation above obedience, sacrifice, and wholehearted devotion to Christ. It resists the call to take up the cross daily and follow Jesus by faith.

2 Corinthians 10:3-5 NIV

How Do We Demolish This Stronghold?

FIRST: The Word of God Teaches, Rebukes, Corrects, and Trains My Heart!

2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV

How Do We Demolish This Stronghold?

SECOND: The Spirit of God Gives Us Power!

2 Timothy 1:7 NIV

TALK IT OVER

1. Where do you see the "spirit of comfort and convenience" showing up in your walk with Christ—and how does it hinder full obedience or sacrificial living?
Consider how this stronghold might impact your willingness to take up your cross daily (Luke 9:23).

2. How does 2 Timothy 3:16–17 speak to the process of breaking free from spiritual laziness or shallow commitment?
Reflect on a time when God used His Word to correct, train, or strengthen you in a difficult moment.

3. What does it practically look like to "take every thought captive" (2 Cor. 10:5) when facing temptation to choose ease over obedience?
Discuss tools or disciplines that help you reject comfort-driven mindsets and choose Kingdom priorities.