You Have an Enemy - Olu Talabi - October 14, 2018
http://rlcfchurch.org/you-have-enemy River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The sermon emphasizes that believers must remain sober and vigilant because the enemy, Satan, is persistent and never gives up, even after past victories. The speaker draws lessons from Jesus' temptation and the Fall in Genesis, stressing that all temptation begins as a thought planted in the heart. To prevail, one must remain fully aligned with God in Christ Jesus, guarding the heart diligently against the enemy's subtle suggestions.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Satan left Jesus for a seasonEven after Jesus prevailed over forty days of temptation, the devil only left Him for a period of time, returning to test Him throughout His life.
Knowing the devices of the devilBelievers must not be ignorant of Satan's devices, as he comes to steal, kill, and destroy, and can even masquerade as an angel of light.
Every temptation begins in the heartThe devil throws suggestions into our hearts, and if we do not fight them immediately, they fester and eventually lead to sin and destruction.
How Satan twisted God's words to EveSatan approached Eve by stating the opposite of what God actually commanded, attempting to paint God in a negative and restrictive way.
Eve misquoted God's instructionEve misquoted God by referring to the tree in the middle of the garden instead of specifically naming the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, and she added to God's command.
Satan outright denies God's warningWhile God stated with certainty that disobedience leads to death, Satan directly contradicted this by telling Eve she would not surely die.
Build your foundation in God's WordOvercoming the devil requires knowing God's Word for yourself through the revelation of the Holy Spirit rather than relying on superficial knowledge.
Put on the whole armor of GodPaul instructs believers to put on the complete spiritual armor to stand against the devil's wiles, highlighting the crucial role of the shield of faith.Ephesians 6:11
Having the eyes of your understanding enlightenedBelievers must not walk merely by what they see or feel, but by faith with their inner spiritual eyes enlightened by the Holy Spirit.
