The Enemies of the Kingdom Part 2
The Enemies of the Kingdom
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So today we ask two questions:
Who is our enemy?
How do we defeat our enemy?
I. The Kingdom of Darkness – Satan’s Dominion 1 John 5:19; John 10:10
Who He Is: Once an angel—created to reflect God’s glory—but pride corrupted him. Isaiah 14:12–15
Satan – adversary Job 1:6–7; Zechariah 3:1
Devil – accuser, slanderer Matthew 4:1; Revelation 12:9–10
Lucifer – shining one, star of the morning Isaiah 14:12
The Tempter Matthew 4:3; 1 Thessalonians 3:5
The Evil One Matthew 13:19; 1 John 5:19
The Serpent Genesis 3:1; Revelation 12:9
The God of This World 2 Corinthians 4:4
The Prince of the Power of the Air Ephesians 2:2
He commands a host of fallen angels—demons Revelation 12:4
What He Does John 10:10; 2 Corinthians 11:14; 1 Peter 5:8–9
Steal
Kill
Destroy
Tactics of the Kingdom of Darkness
Deception
Accusation
Temptation
Oppression
How We Resist Colossians 2:15
Know God’s Word Matthew 4:1–11
Pray continually
Close the doors Ephesians 4:27
II. The Kingdom of the World John 18:36
Characteristics
Greed
Power
Fear & Violence
False Peace
Propaganda
How It Pressures You 1 Peter 4:3–4
How to defeat it 1 Peter 4:4
Reject its values Romans 12:2
Follow the way of the cross 1 John 3:16
Stay rooted in Kingdom culture
III. The Kingdom of Self Matthew 15:8; 1 Peter 2:11
What is it?
The flesh
False religion
Self-rule
Pride and self-sufficiency
Comfort over calling Matthew 5:29–30
B. How to defeat the Kingdom of self, the flesh. Galatians 5:16–17 NASB95
1. Starve the Flesh Romans 13:14 NASB95
2. Feed the Spirit Colossians 3:16 NASB95
3. Surrender Daily Luke 9:23 NASB95
IV. The Kingdom Citizen’s Battle Plan
Resist the Devil 1 Peter 5:9
Do Not Join Them 1 Peter 4:4
Abstain from Sinful Desires 1 Peter 2:11
Which of the three enemies has been pressing in on you most lately?
What specific “door” to that enemy will you close today?
Who will you invite to stand beside you in this fight?
“Be holy, because I am holy.” — 1 Peter 1:16
