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Ephesians 6:10-17 - Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. (11) Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.


(12) For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.


(13) Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

(14) Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place,


(15) and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.


(16) In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.


(17) Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” (NIV)

2 Corinthians 10:3-5 - For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. (4) The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world.


On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.


(5) We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. (NIV)

Stronghold:
1) A prisoner locked by deception. Living life by something that is not true.

Stronghold:
1) A prisoner locked by deception. Living life by something that is not true.
2) Anything that exalts itself in our minds, “pretending” to be bigger or more powerful than our God.


John 8:44 - “When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” (NIV)

When we believe a lie,
we empower the liar.

Spiritual warfare is just
exposing that lie and replacing it
with God’s Truth.

How Do I Know I’m in a Stronghold:
Steal our focus.

How Do I Know I’m in a Stronghold:

Steal our focus.
Cause us to feel controlled.

How Do I Know I’m in a Stronghold:

Steal our focus.
Cause us to feel controlled.
Consume our emotional energy.

How Do I Know I’m in a Stronghold:

Steal our focus.
Cause us to feel controlled.
Consume our emotional energy.
Distract us from our purpose.

How Do I Know I’m in a Stronghold:

Steal our focus.
Cause us to feel controlled.
Consume our emotional energy.
Distract us from our purpose.
Rob us of the life God intended for us.

3 Realities of Spiritual Warfare:
1. The devil is real.


2 Corinthians 11:14 - Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. (NIV)


Revelation 12:7-9 - And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back.


(8) But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven.


(9) The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. (NIV)

3 Realities of Spiritual Warfare:
1. The devil is real.
2. The devil’s goal is to destroy you.


John 10:10 - The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy… (NIV)


“Enemy occupied territory, that is what this world is.”
- C.S. Lewis

3 Realities of Spiritual Warfare:
1. The devil is real.
2. The devil’s goal is to destroy you.
3. The devil responds to a higher authority.


1 John 4:4 - … the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. (NIV)

3 Weapons You Can Use:
1. The Name of Jesus.



Luke 10:17-19 - The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in Your name.” (18) He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.


(19) I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.” (NIV)



Philippians 2:10 - That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth. (NIV)

3 Weapons You Can Use:
1. The Name of Jesus.
2. The Blood of Jesus.


Revelation 12:11 - They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony... (NIV)

3 Weapons You Can Use:
1. The Name of Jesus.
2. The Blood of Jesus.
3. The Word of God.



John 8:31-32 - Jesus said, “If you hold to My teaching, you are really My disciples. (32) Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (NIV)

(NS)
John 17:17- “Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.” (NIV)

3 Things to do Everyday:
1. Surrender myself to God.



Your authority with the devil
is only as strong
as your relationship with God.



James 4:7-8 - Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (NIV)

3 Things to do Everyday:
1. Surrender myself to God.
2. Close any open doors.



2 Corinthians 2:10-11 - If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven—if there was anything to forgive—I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake,


(11) in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes. (NIV)



Ephesians 4:26-27 - In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, (27) and do not give the devil a foothold. (NIV)



Ask Yourself:
“Am I leaving a crack in the door for the enemy?”


Ephesians 5:11 - Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. (NIV)
(NS)

3 Things to do Everyday:
1. Surrender myself to God.
2. Close any open doors.
3. Confront the enemy in prayer.


1 Peter 5:8-9 - Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (9) Resist him, standing firm in the faith … (NIV)

GIVE US ONE YEAR OF YOUR LIFE.

1 PETER 1:17 // MSG

You call out to God for help and He helps - He’s a good Father that way. But don’t forget, He’s also a responsible Father and won’t let you get by with sloppy living. Your life is a journey you must travel with a deep consciousness of God.