Our Common Enemy

Does it feel like the world is angrier, more divided, and more chaotic than ever? If you’ve wondered why relationships are strained, families are fractured, and even churches feel the pressure—this message pulls back the curtain on what’s really going on. Because behind so much of the conflict we see… there is an invisible war happening. In the kickoff to our brand-new series Invisible War, Pastor Bill teaches that we have a common enemy—one who thrives on confusion, confrontation, and division. Drawing from Ephesians 6 and John 10:10, we’re reminded that while Jesus came to give life and life abundantly, the enemy’s strategy is always the same: steal, kill, and destroy—often through a simple tactic: divide and conquer. This message helps you recognize when you’re “shooting at the wrong target,” and how to stop fighting people when there’s a power behind the pressure. Pastor Bill also gives four warnings that help believers stay grounded and protected: the danger of passivity, pride, presumption, and pessimism. The enemy is real and destructive—but he is also a defeated foe through the victory of Jesus. The safest place you can be isn’t panic or paranoia…it’s proximity. When you stay close to Christ, the enemy loses leverage—because the closer you are to Jesus, the safer you are in the fight. Key Scripture: Ephesians 6:10–12, John 10:10, 1 Peter 5:8, Jude 9, Colossians 2:15, Isaiah 14, Ezekiel 28 Subscribe for weekly messages that equip you to stand strong, live wisely, and win the battles you can’t see. #InvisibleWar #SpiritualWarfare #ArmorOfGod #CommonEnemy #DivideAndConquer #MetChurch