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Message Title:\xa0 \u201cThe Spiritual Fight\u201d

Finally, be strong in the Lord\xa0and in his mighty power. \xa0Ephesians 6:10-12 (NIV)

Put on the full armor of God,\xa0so that you can take your stand against the devil\u2019s schemes.\xa0Ephesians 6:10-12 (NIV)

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,\xa0but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:10-12 (NIV)\xa0

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NIV)\xa0

There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel an excessive and unhealthy interest in them. They themselves are equally pleased by both errors... \u2013 C.S. Lewis

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. \xa0John 10:10 (NIV)

\u2026For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil. 1 John 3:8 (NKJV)

Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted\xa0by the devil.\xa0 \xa0After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.\xa0Matthew 4:1-11 (NIV)

The tempter came to him and said, \u201cIf you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.\u201d Jesus answered,\xa0\u201cIt is written: \u2018Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.\u2019 Matthew 4:1-11 (NIV)

Then the devil took him to the holy city\xa0and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. \u201cIf you are the Son of God,\u201d he said, \u201cthrow yourself down. For it is written: \u201c\u2018He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.\u2019 Matthew 4:1-11 (NIV)

Jesus answered him,\xa0\u201cIt is also written: \u2018Do not put the Lord your God to the test.\u2019 Matthew 4:1-11 (NIV)

Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor.\xa0 \u201cAll this I will give you,\u201d he said, \u201cif you will bow down and worship me.\u201d Matthew 4:1-11 (NIV)

Jesus said to him,\xa0\u201cAway from me, Satan!\xa0For it is written: \u2018Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.\u2019 \xa0Then the devil left him,\xa0and angels came and attended him. Matthew 4:1-11 (NIV)

Know what is TRUTH

You can\u2019t detect a lie, if you don\u2019t know the truth.

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NLT)

It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.\xa0 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NLT)

The instructions of the\xa0Lord\xa0are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the\xa0Lord\xa0are trustworthy, making wise the simple. Psalm 19:7 (NLT)

Know the enemy\u2019s STRATEGIES

...in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes. 2 Corinthians 2:11 (NIV)

Be alert and of sober mind.\xa0Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 (NIV)

When it comes to the spiritual attacks in your life\u2026 you don\u2019t need to be scared, but don\u2019t be stupid.

Know your AUTHORITY

The SPIRTUAL FIGHT is not won through great effort, but through great resolve to STAY and STAND in SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY.\xa0

\u201c\u2026on this rock I will build my church,\xa0and the gates of Hades\xa0will not overcome it.\xa0I will give you the keys\xa0of the kingdom of heaven\u2026\u201d Matthew 16:18-19 (NIV)

\u201c\u2026whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be\xa0loosed in heaven.\u201d Matthew 16:18-19 (NIV)

You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and I have appointed\xa0and\xa0placed\xa0and purposefully planted you, so that you would go and bear fruit\xa0and\xa0keep on bearing, and that your fruit will remain\xa0and\xa0be lasting\u2026 John 15:16 (AMP)

\u2026so that whatever you ask of the Father in My name\xa0[as My representative]\xa0He may give to you. John 15:16 (AMP)

\u201cThe story of your life is the story of a long and brutal assault on your heart by the one who knows what you could be and fears it.\u201d \u2013 John Eldredge