"The Name of Jesus/Strong Holds."
Spiritual Warfare • Sermon • Submitted • Presented
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· 5 viewsThis sermon teaches the believer’s authority in Jesus’ name, how to tear down strongholds of the mind with God’s Word, prayer, and truth, and how to walk daily in the victory Christ has already won.
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14 If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.
Introduction:
We live in a world where spiritual conflict is real. The enemy doesn’t always come with horns and a pitchfork—more often he comes with lies, temptations, and strongholds that set themselves up in our minds and hearts. But God has not left us powerless. Through the name of Jesus Christ, we have authority to stand against the devil, resist his schemes, and walk in victory.
Now, let’s be clear—there is no single verse that says “rebuke Satan in the name of Jesus.” But from Genesis to Revelation, the Word shows us that when the people of God walk in the authority of His Word and His name, the enemy has no choice but to flee. It’s not about our power; it’s about His power. And it’s not about making much of us; it’s about making much of King Jesus. Today we’re going to learn what it means to stand in that authority, to tear down strongholds, and to live daily in the victory that Christ already won at the cross.
[Transitional Statement] There are those that will lead you to believe that we cannot rebuke the enemy. lets look at the argument.
1. There is no single verse that says “Rebuke Satan in the name of Jesus.”
1. There is no single verse that says “Rebuke Satan in the name of Jesus.”
13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If you ask anything in My name, I will do it. 15 “If you love Me, keep My commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.
9 Yet Michael the archangel, in contending with the devil, when he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a reviling accusation, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!”
19 And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”
18 “Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.
[a] There are a few knuckle heads who like to preach against taking authority over the devil. To make their point they use the statement that I made my first point. They know better. They are being cute. these are ‘buzz words’ to get cheap likes and high fives from their base.
[b] When we look at these verses we understand that it is not and never was my power that the Devil listens to, it is the word and will of God.
[c]We must know the word of God. We must walk in the word of God if the power of the word of God is going to move.
[d] Please, please, please, remember salvation is about relationship with God first and foremost.
[e] Spiritual warfare should point to king Jesus not the individual warriors.
[f] We are fighting for the kingdom, not for our selves. (I see the Church at large becoming more and more self centered. Because we fight this battle in our lives, we mistakenly believe that it is about us.
[g] Since we know that is by in large Satan is a squatter, we have a responsibility to keep him out of our homes, work, life, we should especially keep Satan out of the Church. The primary way we do that is to live in a way we are supposed to. We walk away from the lust of the flesh. We stay in unity, In our marriages, in our relationships.
[h] When we rebuke Satan in the name if Jesus— it is the Lord that rebukes him, not us. We are representative of Jesus when we do that.
[i] .When Satan is in my mind— the first thing I do is remind myself that I am “under the blood.” The new way people say that is I am under grace.
[Transitional Statement] After the ground is taken back the ground where we are we need to tare down strong holds inside of us.
2. We learn to tear down strongholds.
2. We learn to tear down strongholds.
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,
Eerdmans Bible Dictionary STRONGHOLD
STRONGHOLD (Heb. mā˓ôz, meṣāḏ, miḇṣār). A place of refuge or defense such as a mountain fortress, guard tower, or hideout (
What is a stronghold? A stronghold is a place of refuge or defense. some of the words used to explain what a stronghold is are: a mountain fortress, a guard tower, or hideout. Still more, a strategic point in the walls of the city, or a fortified city as a whole.
What is a stronghold? A stronghold is a place of refuge or defense. some of the words used to explain what a stronghold is are: a mountain fortress, a guard tower, or hideout. Still more, a strategic point in the walls of the city, or a fortified city as a whole.
Where is a stronghold? it is in the mind of the believer.
Where is a stronghold? it is in the mind of the believer.
The kingdom of darkness sets up in our hearts, minds, or souls, these strongholds. That kingdom uses judgements that we have made about ourselves and others.
The kingdom of darkness sets up in our hearts, minds, or souls, these strongholds. That kingdom uses judgements that we have made about ourselves and others.
There are four ways in which we tear them down:
There are four ways in which we tear them down:
1. We tear them down by the word.
1. We tear them down by the word.
4 But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ”
2. By prayer in Jesus name.
2. By prayer in Jesus name.
13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.
3. By applying truth to lies.
3. By applying truth to lies.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;
4. By resisting Satan.
4. By resisting Satan.
7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
The strongholds we face are often in the mind. They break our hearts, bruise our souls, and shape the way we see ourselves and others. That’s why we need to renew our minds, update our memories, and let the Lord heal our hearts.
I’ll never forget a story Pastor Wilkes told. When he was young, he asked a pastor’s wife, “What is a prayer language?” Her answer was, “That’s only for special people.” Now, think about what that says to a child: “And you are not special.” A single comment like that can plant a seed of heartbreak and judgment that later becomes a stronghold.
What happens then? That child grows up believing, “I’m not special. I don’t belong.” That lie becomes a lens, and before long, it affects every relationship. You start rejecting people before they can reject you. It poisons friendships, marriages, even ministry. And imagine trying to shepherd God’s people while carrying deep rejection issues. That’s how powerful strongholds can be—and why they must be torn down by the truth of God’s Word.
[Transitional statement] In every sermon I have preached on spiritual warfare I try to leave us on a positive note. This week is no different. We walk in the victory in Christ. We are meant to walk in victory daily.
3. We are meant to walk in victory daily.
3. We are meant to walk in victory daily.
[a] Christ has disarmed powers.
15 Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it.
[b] Overcome by the blood of the lamb and the word of their testimonies.
11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.
[c] Confess scripture over your life.
23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.
[d] Rejecting the lies that have been used against you.
[e] remain a disciple. (stay in accountable relationships.)
Conclusion:
Spiritual warfare is not about shouting louder than the devil, and it’s not about flexing our own strength. It’s about standing on the Word of God, walking in relationship with Jesus, and depending on the power of the Holy Spirit.
When we confess the Word over our lives, we’re not just speaking positive words—we’re declaring God’s truth against the lies of the enemy. When we resist the devil, he must flee. When we remember the blood of the Lamb and hold fast the word of our testimony, we walk in victory that has already been secured at Calvary.
So, let’s not live as victims, but as victors. Let’s not give the enemy squatters’ rights in our minds or in our homes. Instead, let’s stand firm in the name of Jesus, tear down every stronghold, and walk daily in the freedom that belongs to the children of God.
