defense against the Devil - 7

Satan & his troops in power of Jesus Name.



CONCLUSION:



1.       Whether we believe it or not, or like it or not, we are in spiritual warfare.  Our enemy is after our souls and we must be alert and ready to fight. 



ILLUSTRATION:



Perhaps more than any other leader in the 20th century, Winston Churchill rallied a nation to believe in what it could do.  His speeches during World War II not only express resolution, but a profound peace of mind and a feeling of “rightness.”  Here are some of his words to England and the world:



“You ask what is our policy?  I will say: It is to wage war, by sea, land, and air, with all our might and all the strength that God can give us…You ask, What is our aim?  I can answer in one word: Victory…at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for with victory there is no survival.



“We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be; we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.”



2.       Brethren, this should be our attitude as well. 



a.       We will fight with all of our hearts against Satan & his demons.



b.      We will never surrender.



c.       Whatever it takes, we will have victory.



3.       To defeat Satan, we must do several things. 



a.       First, we must turn to God for His power and strength.



b.      Second, we must resist the Devil.



c.       Lastly, we must go on spiritual offense and use the Word of God and the power of Jesus' name.



4.       I hope and pray that this lesson has equipped you with enough artillery to defeat Satan.  Presently, if you are losing the battle with Satan and would like assistance from God's soldiers, we are here to battle with you, pray with you and help you in anyway we can.  If you are subject to the Lord's invitation, please come as we stand and sing.