First Baptist Dallas

Stopping The Barbarian At The Gate

Introduction:  Last week, we discovered the second strategy for victory in spiritual warfare. Today, we will discover how obedience helps to defeat Satan’s plan to destroy us.

How To Turn The World Upside Down

How to Turn the World Upside Down (Acts 15-18)

Putting Out The Not Welcome Mat

Introduction:  Last time we looked at the first strategy for winning the spirit wars by replacing destructive thoughts with God’s thoughts.  Or, as Paul says, “Putting on the belt of truth.”  Today, we are going to look at Paul’s second strategy for victory in spiritual warfare by, “Putting on the breastplate of righteousness.”

When Satan Comes Knocking

Introduction:  The first piece of spiritual armor Paul encourages us to put on in combating the spirit war is the “belt of truth.”  This means learning how to recognize and replace harmful thoughts which Satan plants in our mind.  Today we are going to discover four practical ways to handle wrong thoughts.

Satan's Four Favorite Lies

Introduction:  “Satan is a liar and the father of lies,” Jesus once said.  The primary way Satan and his demons try to influence our lives is through our thoughts.  Today we are going to expose four of Satan’s favorite lies that he plants in our minds through other people, other mediums, or through direct communication.

Winning the Mind Games

Introduction:  Over the past several weeks we have discovered the reality of the intense and invisible war Satan and his demons are waging against each of us.  Today we are going to explore the primary battlefield on which Satan wages his war against us.

What Demons Want To do To You

Introduction:  Last time we learned that demons are real spirit beings who assist Satan in his plan to destroy our lives and overthrow God’s kingdom.  Demons work to blind unbelievers to the truth of the gospel so that they remain slaves to Satan.  Demons also assist Satan in his three-fold plan to destroy the lives of believers.

Go! Make Disciples

Introduction: Throughout Scripture, we find incredible instances of God meeting with His chosen servants and sending them out as His messengers with the assurance of His continual presence. As a believer, you have received the same type of solemn commission from our King and Lord, Jesus Christ. Are you fulfilling your life’s purpose?

The World of Demons

Introduction:  To defeat Satan’s vicious and destructive plan for our lives, we need to understand the reality of Satan’s accomplices and what demons are capable of doing to believers and unbelievers.

The Temptation Equation Revisited

Introduction:  Last time we learned about two of Satan’s three-fold strategies to destroy your life.  Today we will discover the third strategy.