"Stop The Accusations"!!!

Rev 12:10

Sermon Title: satan: The Accuser of the Brethren

ac·cu·sa·tion

a charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong."accusations of bribery" satan wants to say you are inadecuate, so let me rule, people use this same tactic to manipulate in the same manner. The enemy wants you to believe that you can never get things right. You know I love both of you right/discord among the brethern

***Voices In you head- we all hear voices. Don’t take council from the ungodly. Introduction:

- Briefly explain the significance of Satan as the accuser of the brethren. To make you say “Why Try”

- Share that understanding this topic will help us recognize his tactics and stand firm against his accusations.

Encourage the congregation to put on the armor of God and rely on the power of Christ to overcome the accusations of the enemy. Eph 6:10

i·den·ti·ty

/īˈden(t)ədē/

1.The fact of being who or what a person or thing is. **Point 1: The Accuser's Identity and Strategy

Accusser: against one in the assembly, that is, a complainant at law; specifically Satan: - accuser.

to be a plaintiff, that is, to charge with some offence: - accuse, object.

the devil acquired a new name after his fall.

A. Satan's identity as the accuser: His name, "Satan," means "adversary" or "accuser," highlighting his role in accusing God's people (Revelation 12:10). -ucifer Son Of The Morning

****Satan’s strategy of accusation:

1. He accuses believers before God: Satan constantly brings accusations against God's people, seeking to discredit and condemn them (Zechariah 3:1-2). We are in the fire, God is working on us. Thou art the potter we are the clay.

2. He accuses believers to themselves: Satan whispers lies and accusations in our minds, aiming to discourage and hinder our faith (1 Peter 5:8). Not just to put a hurting on you, but a killing!! Look around us right now. one preacher said I don’t want to be famous, not when youre doing dirty things.

3. Also he will accuse God to believer’s, saying that you should be further along, God forgot about you. Look at them, they don’t deserve what they have. throw up your hands and qiut.

just make sure you are listening for His voice, not your’s.

*****Point 2: The Nature/Reason of the Accusations

It’s Toxic and designed too destroy you. Don’t entertain it.

the devil wants you back, never gave up on you, wants you to slip and never get back up! now leave that Church stuff alone.

A. Satan accuses believers of sin and failure: Psalms 73 Your peers, buying houses, getting married, having children, getting promotions on the job. Bigger and better things.

1. Remind the congregation that we are all sinners and have fallen short of God's glory (Romans 3:23).

2. Satan often highlights our shortcomings, mistakes, and past sins, causing us to doubt God's forgiveness and love.

Marriage-Work out the problems together without Ridicule or mockery. what do we need to do to fix this. we are on the same team. In this together.

B. Satan accuses believers of unworthiness:

1. Satan tries to convince us that we are not worthy of God's grace and mercy, leading to feelings of guilt and self-condemnation.

*****2. Emphasize God's word reminds us that our worth is found in Christ alone, not in our own efforts or performance (Ephesians 2:8-9).

C. Satan accuses believers of hypocrisy: second guess you being saved.

1. Satan seeks to bring accusations that we are not truly living out our faith, causing doubts about our authenticity as followers of Christ.

2. I want to Encourage this congregation to rely on the power of the Holy Spirit to live out their faith with sincerity and integrity. Not by power, nor by might but by His Spirit says The Lord.

*****Point 3: You Will Overcoming the Accuser by God's Grace

A. Find refuge and confidence in Christ's finished work on the cross:

1. Remind the congregation that Jesus took our sins upon Himself and has granted us forgiveness and salvation through His sacrifice.

2. Encourage them to put their trust in God's grace and righteousness, which covers us despite our past failures and shortcomings.

B. Stand on the authority of God's Word:

1. Emphasize the importance of knowing and meditating on Scripture to counter Satan's accusations with the truth (Ephesians 6:17). Take the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God.

2. Encourage the congregation to memorize and declare Bible verses that affirm God's love, grace, and forgiveness.

C. Seek accountability and support from the body of Christ:

1. Encourage believers to be transparent and vulnerable with trusted fellow believers who can provide encouragement and prayer support.

2. Remind them that we are not meant to fight the battle against Satan's accusations alone, but in community with other believers.

Conclusion:

- Reiterate that Satan is the accuser of the brethren, seeking to instill doubt, guilt, and condemnation.

- Encourage the congregation to stand firm in the truth of God's Word, rely on the power of Christ's finished work, and seek support from fellow believers.

- Close with a prayer of empowerment, asking God to strengthen and equip His people to resist the accusations of the enemy and live in the victory obtained through Christ.

- Briefly explain the significance of Satan as the accuser of the brethren.

- Share that understanding this topic will help us recognize his tactics and stand firm against his accusations.