”FIGHT TO WIN” Selected Scripture
1. WHAT CAN’T SATAN DO TO US?
Can’t take away our salvation. John 6:37, John 10:29-30
37 All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.
29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of
the Father's hand. 30 I and the Father are one.
Can’t take away our salvation. Can’t possess us. 1 John 4:4, 1 Corinthians 6:19
4 Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he
who is in the world.
19 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from
God? You are not your own.
2. WHAT CAN SATAN AND HIS DEMONS DO TO US?
Discouragement.
Discouragement. Fear. 1 Peter 5:8
8 Be sober-minded; be watchful 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion,
seeking someone to devour.
Discouragement. Fear. Doubt and deception. Genesis 3
Sexual immorality. 1 Corinthians 7:5
5 Do not deprive one another, except perhaps by agreement for a limited time, that you may devote yourselves
to prayer; but then come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.
Sexual immorality. Division and disunity. 2 Corinthians 11:13-15
13 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ.
14 And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. 15 So it is no surprise if his
servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds.
Sexual immorality. Division and disunity. Slander and accusation. Rev. 12:10
10 And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, “Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God
and the authority of his Christ have come, for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down,
who accuses them day and night before our God.
Pride. 1 Peter 5:6-8
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,
7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful.
Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
Pride. Persecution and attack. Revelation 12:10
10 And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, “Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God
and the authority of his Christ have come, for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down,
who accuses them day and night before our God.
Pride. Persecution and attack. Enticement of the world. John 2:15-16
15 And making a whip of cords, he drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and oxen. And he poured out
the coins of the money-changers and overturned their tables. 16 And he told those who sold the pigeons,
“Take these things away; do not make my Father’s house a house of trade.”
Satan and his demons exploit and leverage our weakness Satan and his demons exploit and leverage our weakness. Ephesians 6:10-18
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may
be able to stand against the schemes of the devil be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against
the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the
spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may
be able to withstand in the evil day and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened
on the belt of truth, and having put, on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having
put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the
shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of
salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all
prayer and supplication prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.
3. HOW DO WE WIN THE BATTLE?
With our mind. 2 Corinthians 10:4-5
4 For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.
5 We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every
thought captive to obey Christ.
With our mind. With our will. 1 Peter 5:8-9, James 4:7
8 Be sober-minded; be watchful 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone
to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced
by your brotherhood throughout the world.
7 Submit yourselves therefore to God 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
With our mind. With our will. With our preparation. Eph. 6:10-18
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may
be able to stand against the schemes of the devil be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against
the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the
spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may
be able to withstand in the evil day and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened
on the belt of truth, and having put, on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having
put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the
shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of
salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all
prayer and supplication prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.
Belt of Truth.
Belt of Truth. Breastplate of Righteousness.
Belt of Truth. Breastplate of Righteousness. Shoes of the Gospel.
Shield of Faith.
Shield of Faith. Helmet of Salvation.
Shield of Faith. Helmet of Salvation. Sword of the Spirit.
Praying all the time.
TRUTH’S TO REMEMBER
1. Make sure you’re dressed for battle.
2. We only experience victory when we show up and fight.
3. We experience God’s supernatural presence and power when we take Him at His Word!