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The Growing Christian and His Enemy
A. If you are growing as a Christian, someone doesn't like it.
B. You have an enemy who frowns on your spiritual progress.
C. His purpose is to hinder you on your road to higher ground.
D. Today we’re going to talk about our spiritual enemy.
The Adversary (vv.
10-18)
eph 6.
A. We have a determined enemy
Be strong (10)
Put on the whole armor of God (11)
We’re in a wrestling match (12)
B. Satan is real
The Bible speaks of him again and again
His purpose is your destruction ()
He often operates as an angel of light ()
He goes about the earth as a roaring lion (1 Pet.
5:8)
He will someday have a political representative ()
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There is a spiritual battle raging constantly
D. Every follower of Jesus has enlisted to oppose the enemy
We Have Allies in This Battle (10)
A. “Finally, my brethren”
B. We are not alone in this battle
Others face the same foe
At salvation, you are born into this fighting fellowship (fighting against Satan)
Let’s be sure that we fight the real foe… not each other
C. Let’s learn to help one another in this battle with the enemy
Is another Christian struggling with temptation?
Is a brother or sister discouraged?
Is a fellow follower of Christ passing through difficulty?
D. You are a pilgrim… but not the only pilgrim
E. Let’s rush to the aid of those in the conflict
Quickly to our knees in prayer
And words of encouragement to those in need.
We Have Available Resources in This Battle (10, 14-18)
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A. “Be Strong”
You may feel weak
But you can draw on God’s strength
B. “Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.”
We have the power of God and the weapons of warfare at our disposal
The power of the Holy Spirit within each believer
The power of prayer available to all
The power of the Word of God
The power of the blood of Christ
The power of a conquering Savior
Conclusion:
A. We are born to win
B. You do not have to be defeated
C. Make use of your resources and keep growing
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