Spiritual Warfare Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare I. Open – A. John Eldredge: “You were born into a world war. When Satan lost the battle against Michael and his angels, ‘he was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him’ (Revelation 12:9). That means right now, on this earth, there are hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of fallen angels, foul spirits, bent your destruction.…You have an enemy. He is trying to steal your freedom, kill your heart, destroy your life….To live in ignorance of spiritual warfare is the cost naïve and dangerous thing a person can do.” Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare I. Open – B. Scriptures on “Spiritual Warfare” – 1. Ephesians 6:10-13 – 2. John 10:10 – 3. 1 Peter 5:8-10 – 4. 1 John 5:3-4 – 5. Romans 8:35-38 Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare I. Open – C. Question for the morning: Spiritual Warfare and Spiritual Battle are a part of everyday life here on earth, you cannot avoid them, the question is…will you be a Victor or a Victim? Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – A. Question: Victor or Victim??? Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – A. Question: Victor or Victim??? – 1. Victor Defined: 1) A person who defeats an enemy or opponent in a battle 2) A conqueror, A champion, Someone who does not give up after a defeat 3) A winner in any struggle or contest or fight Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – A. Question: Victor or Victim??? – 2. Victim Defined: – 1) A person who has been attacked, injured, robbed or killed by someone or by the devil (you see a life full of defeats and few victories) – 2) A person who has been cheated or fooled by someone or by the devil – 3) A person who walks around in defeat or who plays the poor me card a lot? Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – A. Question: Victor or Victim??? – 3. Truth: God’s heart is that all Christians would be victors, not victims! Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – B. Key Scripture – 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 “For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. 4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 1. The Name of Jesus Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 1. The Name of Jesus – a. Colossians 3:17 “Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus.” Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 1. The Name of Jesus – b. Acts 16:16-18 “ Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a female slave who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune-telling. 17 She followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 1. The Name of Jesus – b. Acts 16:16-18 “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved.” 18 She kept this up for many days. Finally Paul became so annoyed that he turned around and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” At that moment the spirit left her. “ Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 1. The Name of Jesus – c. Michael Harper: “When we use the name of Jesus we are recognizing the fact that we are not ministering in our own name or for our own blessing. We are acting as His representatives. When people accept Christ through our witness, or are healed through our praying for them, or set free from sin or demonic oppression, Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 1. The Name of Jesus – c. Michael Harper: it is Christ who has ministered to them. He has met with these people, and we have only been His representatives and means…We must also guard jealously the glory and honor of Jesus name, and see that none is given or received by ourselves.” Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 1. The Name of Jesus – d. Caution: Acts 19:11-17 “7 sons of Sceva” Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 2. The Blood of Jesus Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 2. The Blood of Jesus – a. Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 2. The Blood of Jesus – a. Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” – b. Hebrews 10:19 “Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,” Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 2. The Blood of Jesus – c. 1 John 1:7 “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.” Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 2. The Blood of Jesus – d. Live Dead Joy: “The blood of Jesus cleanses our conscience, heals our memories, removes the shame of sin, affirms our created personality, and puts us together again after sin and our natural selves have done their best to destroy us. Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 2. The Blood of Jesus – d. Live Dead Joy: “Oh, the precious blood that completes us….When evil attacks us, our strongest protection is to stand under the blood and refer the devil to the cross. Oh, the precious blood that protects us from the attacks of the enemy!” Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 2. The Blood of Jesus – e. Practice: The blood of Jesus gives me access to God and His presence – When the devil reminds me of my past mistakes and failures and struggles: I declare the blood of Jesus & forgiveness – In the midst of spiritual battle I declare the blood of Jesus as my protection Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 3. Christian Friends Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 3. Christian Friends – a. 1 Thessalonians 5:11“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up.” Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 3. Christian Friends – a. 1 Thessalonians 5:11“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up.” – b. Ecclesiastes 4:12 “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 3. Christian Friends – c. James 5:16 “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 3. Christian Friends – d. Practice - Question: When the police are in a difficult situation, they call for back-up. When you are in the midst of a spiritual battle or struggle, who do you call for back-up??? Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 3. Christian Friends – d. Practice - Question: When the police are in a difficult situation, they call for back-up. When you are in the midst of a spiritual battle or struggle, who do you call for back-up??? – *Need Christian friends who will pray, listen, encourage, and fight with us Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 3. Christian Friends – d. Practice - Question: When the police are in a difficult situation, they call for back-up. When you are in the midst of a spiritual battle or struggle, who do you call for back-up??? – *We need Christian friends who will pray, listen, encourage, and fight with us – *Christians with no back-up usually stay victims & constantly struggle Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 4. Authority in Christ Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 4. Authority in Christ – a. Ephesians 1:19-22 “ I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mightypower 20 that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms. Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 4. Authority in Christ – a. Ephesians 1:19-22 “ 21 Now he is far above any ruler or authority or power or leader or anything else—not only in this world but also in the world to come. 22 God has put all things under the authority of Christ and has made him head over all things for the benefit of the church.” Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 4. Authority in Christ – b. Matthew 28:18 “Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth.” Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 4. Authority in Christ – c. Luke 9:1-2 “One day Jesus called together his twelve disciples [ and gave them power and authority to cast out all demons and to heal all diseases. 2 Then he sent them out to tell everyone about the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick.” Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 4. Authority in Christ – d. Luke 10:19 “Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you.” Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – C. 4 Weapons to use for Victory in Spiritual Warfare – 4. Authority in Christ – e. Quote: “Christ conquered Satan and his kingdom through the cross. The war has been won, but the battles still rage for individuals and families and cities and nations and generations…As Christ’s ambassadors or representatives Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare – e. Quote: we are called to pray and meet the powers of darkness, enforcing the victory Christ accomplished on the cross…Since Christ has all power and authority and has placed the enemy under His feet, He calls us to enforce and exercise that authority in individual situations, causing the literal fulfillment of them…Our authority comes from being ambassadors, representing Jesus. Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare II. Message – D. Resource List – 1. “Victory over the Darkness” by Neil T. Anderson – 2. “Bondage Breaker” by Neil T. Anderson – 3. “Telling Yourself the Truth” by William Backus & Marie Chapian – 4. “Battlefield of the Mind” by Joyce Meyer – 5. “The Power of Right Believing” by Joseph Prince – 6. “Spiritual Warfare” by Michael Harper Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare III. Conclusion Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare III. Conclusion – A. Truth: God’s heart is that all Christians would be victor’s, not victims. But we must remember daily that it is God’s power only and using the weapons He has given us that leads to a life of victory. Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016

Spiritual Warfare Pastor Lance Loven Sunday, February 28, 2016