Spiritual Displacement

Ephesians 6:10–20 KJV 1900

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; 19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

Four KEYS that I want to give you tonight.

For something to be displaced is to replace the “thing” with something else.

We live in the domain of satan because of sin.

Spiritual warfare is nothing more than taking territory back for God.

Any time one force displaces another there is pockets of resistance.

What took place last weekend was a long prayed for breakthrough in the spirit…

We broke through the enemies lines, captured his flag, took his headquarters, routed his soldiers...

As I said last night:

this feels like a reprieve for many ppl

feels restful

Smooth sailing

FIRST KEY: BUT NOW IS THE TIME TO PUSH LIKE NEVER BEFORE!

How?

No breaks!

Fast

Pray

Give

Do right

Control your thoughts

SECOND KEY: NEW AUTHORITY

Gifts of the Spirit in operation.

Gifts of the Spirit do NOT impress God!

Charismatic movement shined light on the Gifts and Moving of the Spirit

Positive: opened the door for use and exposure

Negative: people using the Gifts without understanding or developing relationship or spiritual discipline.

If you are seeing that God has gifted you in one of the 9 primary gifting;

TO KNOW

Gift of Wisdom

Gift of Knowledge

Gift of Discernment

TO SPEAK

Gift of Prophecy

Gift of Tongues

Gift of Interpretation of Tongues

TO DO

Gift of Faith

Gift of Miracles

Gift of Healing

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO PRAY FOR IS THE GIFT OF WISDOM!

Bro. Billy Cole: “Spiritual Preparation for the Ministry”

5 min praying for miracles, the rest of the time praying that his spirit be right!

THIRD KEY: DEVELOPING SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE

** hardest thing of all to do!

It is the backbone of all we do!

Prayer

Fasting

Giving

Serving

These will produce a renewed mind!

FOURTH KEY: YOU!

Tuesday and Wednesday night attenders...

Those who will mow the lawn...

Those who clean the bathrooms and vacuum the floors...

Those who will teach a Bible Study...

Those will will give of themselves will receive of me!

If you are here, it’s for a reason!

Conclusion:

Here is our focus...

Two ways to grow a church.

Hope that someone walks in the doors and then we are able to convince them that we are the best church for them and their families.

Those that go out and intentionally bring people in.