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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.

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.

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?

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.

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

Introduction:  In Ephesians 6:11, Paul says we need to be aware of the “schemes” of the devil.  Today we are going to discover Satan’s three-fold plan to ruin your life.

Introduction:  Although Satan’s rebellion against God resulted in his ouster from Heaven, he has not given up his desire to build a rival kingdom that seeks to destroy God’s kingdom and God’s people.  Satan’s final war against God is being played out in three rounds.

Introduction:  Today we are going to discover the connection in the cosmic struggle between God and Satan, and the struggles you encounter every day as you fight the “spirit wars.”

Introduction:   Today we are beginning a new series on spiritual warfare in which we will discover how you can defeat Satan’s plan to destroy your faith, your family, and your future.

Introduction:  Today we are going to both explain and observe the two ordinances Christ left for His followers.

Introduction:  Is there a formula in the Bible for healing that, if followed precisely, guarantees positive results?  If not, how do you explain all of the accounts of healing that appear to be taking place today?  Today, we will discover the answers to these questions.

Introduction: When we stand before Jesus Christ one day, we will either be found ready or found

wanting. Today, we will consider Jesus’ parable of the ten virgins. This seemingly simple story

includes one of the most sobering warnings in all of Scripture. Christ cautions His followers to

make sure they are ready . . . really ready.

Introduction: There will come a day when everyone stands before Jesus Christ as either their Savior or their Judge. When that day comes, we will either be found ready or found wanting. So, whether we go before He comes, or He comes before we go, we must all be prepared to meet Jesus.

Introduction:  Today we are going to discover two ways we attempt to usurp God’s sovereignty over our lives.

Introduction:  Which is most important – the death of Jesus or the resurrection of Jesus from the dead?  Today, we will discover why both events are crucial to each of us.

Introduction:  This week we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ that resulted in salvation for everyone who trusts in Him.  But what happens to people who reject -- or simply neglect -- God’s offer of forgiveness?

Introduction:  What does it mean to be “godly?”  From where do we derive our standards for godly behavior?  In today’s passage, James is going to give us a way to measure our spirituality, as well as offering three practical steps to becoming a godly person.

Introduction:   James says that another measure of the authenticity of our faith is our ability to control our speech.  Our tongue is a powerful organ that can destroy reputations, relationships, and even churches.