How to resist and defeat satan
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In this series I have been building a foundation. 1st - I discussed Salvation by Grace alone (Our works are a critical sign of our salvation), then, Water Baptism, Communion, HS Baptism, last week - Faith and today: “I am speaking on the devil”.
This teaching will change the way you handle your adversary.
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Where did Satan come from?
Where did Satan come from?
Satan was once an angel in heaven. A Worship leader, beautiful and and exalted. (I find it interesting that the God who knows everything, let satan and Judas be a close inner part of the master plan.)
Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon. And the dragon and his angels fought back, but he was defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.
Lucifer was next to God in power.
He was a beautiful angel, but pride entered into him, and he thought he could be above God!
He said: “I will ascend into heaven”
“I will exalt my throne”
Satan was once an angel in heaven.
“I will sit on the mount and I will ascend above the heights of the clouds”
“I will be like the most high”
“I will be like the most high”
“How you are fallen from heaven, O Day Star, son of Dawn! How you are cut down to the ground, you who laid the nations low! You said in your heart, ‘I will ascend to heaven; above the stars of God I will set my throne on high; I will sit on the mount of assembly in the far reaches of the north; I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.’ But you are brought down to Sheol, to the far reaches of the pit.
“How you are fallen from heaven, O Day Star, son of Dawn! How you are cut down to the ground, you who laid the nations low! You said in your heart, ‘I will ascend to heaven; above the stars of God I will set my throne on high; I will sit on the mount of assembly in the far reaches of the north; I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.’ But you are brought down to Sheol, to the far reaches of the pit.
Lucifer was next to God in power.
SATAN’S PRIDE—
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
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Lucifer was next to God in power. He was a beautiful angel, but pride entered into him, and he thought he could be better than God!
He was a beautiful angel, but pride entered into him, and he thought he could be above God!
I will ascend into heaven.
I will exalt my throne.
I will sit on the mount and I will ascend above the heights of the clouds.
4.I will ascend above the heights of the clouds.
I will be like the most high.
Three times Satan tried to tempt Christ. Having failed to sway Jesus by an appeal to merely physical needs and pleasures, the devil tried a subtler approach. Seizing hold of Jesus, whether bodily or only by a suggestion of the mind, he took Him to Jerusalem and placed Him high upon a pinnacle of the Temple’s roof.
“If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.”
The challenge, as we read it, meant, prove your powers to Yourself lest there be some mistake, prove them to me that I may bow before You, prove them to all those priests and people below that they may accept You at once and save all strife and sorrow. But Jesus had no weakness of doubt so that He needed to assure Himself, had no vanity to desire honor of Satan, and had no will to dazzle men by spectacular display.
He aimed, not to astound and bewilder all, but deeply to convince a few, and show mankind forever by example how to resist satan and how life should be lived.
Sadly many people don’t realize he’s at work against them.
Sadly many people don’t realize he’s at work against them.
The Devil held a great anniversary, at which his emissaries were convened to report the results of their several recent missions. One said: “I let loose the wild beasts of the desert on a caravan of Christians; and their bones are now bleaching on the sands.”
The Devil held a great anniversary, at which his emissaries were convened to report the results of their several missions. “I let loose the wild beasts of the desert,” said one, “on a caravan of Christians; and their bones are now bleaching on the sands.” “What of that?” said the Devil, “their souls were all saved.”
“Whats the big deal with that ?” said the Devil, “their souls are now in Heaven.”
The Devil held a great anniversary, at which his emissaries were convened to report the results of their several missions. “I let loose the wild beasts of the desert,” said one, “on a caravan of Christians; and their bones are now bleaching on the sands.” “What of that?” said the Devil, “their souls were all saved.”
AnotherAnother sinister demon said: “For ten years, I tried to get a single Christian asleep, and I succeeded, and left him so.” Then the Devil shouted, and and all the demons of hell shouted in approval!
Another sinister demon said: “For ten years, I tried to get a single Christian asleep, and I succeeded, and left him so.” Then the Devil shouted, and and all the demons of hell shouted in approval!
Another sinister demon said: “For ten years, I tried to get a single Christian asleep, and I succeeded, and left him so.” Then the Devil shouted, and and all the demons of hell shouted in approval!
Satan’s disguises, tactics and strategies
Satan’s disguises, tactics and strategies
He comes as an angel of light.
He comes as an angel of light.
And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds.
He comes as a roaring lion
He comes as a roaring lion
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
Blinds people to the truth—.
Blinds people to the truth—.
He is a liar—. Yet, many people will listen to him and follow Him!
He is a liar—. Yet, many people will listen to him and follow Him!
He tries to have Christians think of the past mistakes!
Set snares (traps) before people—.
Set snares (traps) before people—.
He is a tempter—. Satan tempts in many different ways.
He is a tempter—. Satan tempts in many different ways.
6.He is a tempter—. Satan tempts in many different ways.
Produces “fake” miracles—. For every real thing God does, Satan has a counterfeit.
Produces “fake” miracles—. For every real thing God does, Satan has a counterfeit.
Afflicts people—. Satan oppresses, depresses, and even possess people (lives in and controls their lives).
Afflicts people—. Satan oppresses, depresses, and even possess people (lives in and controls their lives).
Brings sickness—.
Brings sickness—.
Opposes all Christains—.
Opposes all Christains—.
He is a hinderer— Satan always hinders God’s work and God’s servants .
ILL: The devil, according to legend, once advertised his tools for sale at public auction. When the prospective buyers assembled, there was one oddly-shaped tool which was labeled “Not for sale.” Asked to explain why this was, the devil answered, “I can spare my other tools, but I cannot spare this one. It is the most useful implement that I have. It is called Discouragement, and with it I can work my way into hearts otherwise inaccessible. When I get this tool into a man’s heart, the way is open to plant anything there I may desire.”
ILL: The devil, according to legend, once advertised his tools for sale at public auction. When the prospective buyers assembled, there was one oddly-shaped tool which was labeled “Not for sale.” Asked to explain why this was, the devil answered, “I can spare my other tools, but I cannot spare this one. It is the most useful implement that I have. It is called Discouragement, and with it I can work my way into hearts otherwise inaccessible. When I get this tool into a man’s heart, the way is open to plant anything there I may desire.”
The devil, according to legend, once advertised his tools for sale at public auction. When the prospective buyers assembled, there was one oddly-shaped tool which was labeled “Not for sale.” Asked to explain why this was, the devil answered, “I can spare my other tools, but I cannot spare this one. It is the most useful implement that I have. It is called Discouragement, and with it I can work my way into hearts otherwise inaccessible. When I get this tool into a man’s heart, the way is open to plant anything there I may desire.”
The devil, according to legend, once advertised his tools for sale at public auction. When the prospective buyers assembled, there was one oddly-shaped tool which was labeled “Not for sale.” Asked to explain why this was, the devil answered, “I can spare my other tools, but I cannot spare this one. It is the most useful implement that I have. It is called Discouragement, and with it I can work my way into hearts otherwise inaccessible. When I get this tool into a man’s heart, the way is open to plant anything there I may desire.”Satan’s person
Satan’s person
Satan’s person
The devil, according to legend, once advertised his tools for sale at public auction. When the prospective buyers assembled, there was one oddly-shaped tool which was labeled “Not for sale.” Asked to explain why this was, the devil answered, “I can spare my other tools, but I cannot spare this one. It is the most useful implement that I have. It is called Discouragement, and with it I can work my way into hearts otherwise inaccessible. When I get this tool into a man’s heart, the way is open to plant anything there I may desire.”Satan’s person
1.He is a murderer—.
1.He is a murderer—.
3.He is a deceiver—. Here Satan works through man!
3.He is a deceiver—. Here Satan works through man!
4.He is an accuser—.
4.He is an accuser—.
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Strategies of Satan against Unbelievers
Strategies of Satan against Unbelievers
Stragies of Satan with Unbelievers
1. Blinding the minds of the unregenerated.
2. Snatching away the good seed of the word.
3. Lulling the unbeliever into a false sense of security.
4. Laying snares for the unwary.
5. Masquerading as an angel of light.
6. Deceiving those whose minds are not subject to the Word of truth.
7. Mixing truth with error.
Strategies of Satan against Believers
Strategies of Satan against Believers
1. Annihilate the church or neutralize its witness from within.
2. Virulent persecution from without.
3. Smother its witness by according it great popularity.
4. Disturb the unity of the church by creating discord and division
5. Subversion of the church through apostasy and heresy.
Focus of MESSAGE
Focus of MESSAGE
How to defeat Satan
How to defeat Satan
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.
The New Testament writers assumed that most readers were already familiar with spiritual warfare, only occasional exhortations are given to encourage the churches in it. Today we can make no such assumption, so I am going to give you the main principles of spiritual victory and How to resist and to defeat satan.
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Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you” ().
Submit, then resist! You cannot do it on your own. Without this you may experience initial success but will be left frustrated and discouraged! The key is total surrender to the LORD!
“How to …” Sermon Outlines 8. How to Defeat Satan
How to Defeat Satan
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you” (James 4:7).
I. Think the Right Thoughts (This involves the mind.)
“Think on these things” (Phil. 4:8).
A. Think positively, dwelling on things of good report.
B. Expect the best. Faith brings victory over Satan (1 John 5:4).
II. See the Right Sights (This involves the eyes.)
“Looking unto Jesus …” (Heb. 12:2).
A. Many see only the faults of others.
B. We defeat Satan by looking for the good in others and keeping our eyes on Jesus.
III. Hear the Right Sounds (This involves the ears.)
“Faith cometh by hearing …” (Rom. 10:17).
A. We hear many sounds—music, traffic, conversations, TV …
B. We should listen for the voice of God, striving to hear His softest whispers.
IV. Say the Right Words (This involves the voice.)
“For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh” (Matt. 12:34).
A. Many speak resentful, unkind, and critical words.
B. Christians should speak words of love and understanding, sharing Christ whenever opportunity affords.
V. Do the Right Things (This involves the hands.)
“In every good work to do His will …” (Heb. 13:21).
A. Defeat Satan by meaningful action.
B. Do good to others, fulfilling God’s will (Matt. 5:16).
VI. Go to the Right Places (This involves the feet.)
“I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord” (Ps. 122:1).
A. Many are on the move, following after selfish pursuits and pleasures.
B. Christians should go for God. Go to church. Lend a helping hand. Witness for Christ. Win the lost to Him.
VII. Belong to the Right Person (This involves the heart.)
“I have chosen you” (John 15:16).
A. Defeat Satan by giving God first place in your affections.
B. With His Spirit abiding in our hearts we are more than conquerors. Satan is a defeated foe (1 John 4:4).
Rely on His Grace and Strength to:
Rely on His Grace and Strength to:
I. Think the Right Thoughts (This involves the mind.)
I. Think the Right Thoughts (This involves the mind.)
“Think on these things”
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
A. Think positively, dwelling on things of good report.
A. Think positively, dwelling on things of good report.
B. Expect the best. Faith brings victory over Satan
For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.
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II. See the Right Sights (This involves the eyes.)
II. See the Right Sights (This involves the eyes.)
“Looking unto Jesus …”
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looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
A. Many see only the faults of others.
A. Many see only the faults of others.
B. We defeat Satan by looking for the good in others and keeping our eyes on Jesus.
III. Hear the Right Sounds (This involves the ears.)
III. Hear the Right Sounds (This involves the ears.)
“Faith cometh by hearing …”
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So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
A. We hear many sounds—music, traffic, conversations, TV …
A. We hear many sounds—music, traffic, conversations, TV …
B. We should listen for the voice of God, striving to hear His softest whispers.
IV. Say the Right Words (This involves the voice.)
IV. Say the Right Words (This involves the voice.)
“For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh”
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You brood of vipers! How can you speak good, when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
A. Many speak resentful, unkind, and critical words.
A. Many speak resentful, unkind, and critical words.
B. Christians should speak words of love and understanding, sharing Christ whenever opportunity affords.
V. Do the Right Things (This involves the hands.)
V. Do the Right Things (This involves the hands.)
“In every good work to do His will …”
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equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
A. Defeat Satan by meaningful action.
A. Defeat Satan by meaningful action.
B. Do good to others, fulfilling God’s will
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In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
VI. Go to the Right Places (This involves the feet.)
VI. Go to the Right Places (This involves the feet.)
“I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord”
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I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!”
A. Many are on the move, following after selfish pursuits and pleasures.
A. Many are on the move, following after selfish pursuits and pleasures.
B. Christians should go for God. Go to church. Lend a helping hand. Witness for Christ. Win the lost to Him.
VII. Belong to the Right Person (This involves the heart.)
VII. Belong to the Right Person (This involves the heart.)
“I have chosen you”
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You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
A. Defeat Satan by giving God first place in your affections.
A. Defeat Satan by giving God first place in your affections.
B. With His Spirit abiding in our hearts we are more than conquerors. Satan is a defeated foe
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Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.