TITLE: How
much Power does Satan have?
TEXT: 1 Peter 5:6-10
PROPOSITION: Satan has power, but we can resist.
QUESTION: How?
KEY WORD: Powers
SCRIPTURE READING: Same
INTRODUCTION:
Satan has Power. Satan's Devices 2 Corinthians 2:11
1. Deception – I Timothy 2:14
a. Caused David to sin 1 Chronicles 21:1
b. Liar, father of lies John 8:44
c. Blind our mind to truth 2 Corinthians 4:4
d. Sear our conscience 1 Timothy 4:1-3
e. Teach false doctrines Matthew 15:8-9
2. Doubt – He plants the seeds of doubt
a. “If” is a favorite word
b. Revelation 12:10 – accuser of our brethren
c. 1 Corinthians 10:10-11 – Murmur, complain, gossip
3. Desire – Covet, envy, lust
a. Noah’s day – Genesis 6:5 – thoughts only evil continually
b. 1 John 2:15-17 – lust of flesh, lust of eyes, pride of life
c. James 1:12-18 – drawn away by our own lusts
4. Disruption
a. Hindered Paul’s coming – 1 Thessalonians 2:18
b. Paul – thorn in flesh – messenger of Satan – 2 Corinthians 12:7
c. Sheep in the midst of wolves – Matthew 10:16
d. “Providentially hindered” = Satan – God does not hinder
CAN I WIN AGAINST THIS POWER?
1. Ephesians 6:10-20 Wear the armor – Quench the darts of Satan
2. Colossians 2:15 Satan might win a battle - Loses the war
3. James 4:7 Resist the devil - He will flee.
4. Galatians 5:16 Walk in Spirit, not in lust of flesh
5. Ephesians 4:27 Don't give place to devil
6. Romans 6:6-18 Choose whom you will serve
7. 1 Peter 5:8-9 Roaring lion - resist
Conclusion:
1. Don't try to out run Satan. No armor on your back.
2. Meet him head on. Resist.
3. Problem is:
a. NOT: Satan is too strong
b. IS: We are not resisting