EVICTING THE ENEMY!
Life Application Point: Don’t give the devil a key to your heart—identify the access point and evict him before he settles in.
Ephesians 4:27
Sunday, August 10, 2025
LIVING THROUGH LIFE’S HARD HITS SERIES
Life often delivers hard hits—unexpected losses, deep disappointments, spiritual battles, and seasons of waiting that test our faith. Our new sermon series, “Living Through Life’s Hard Hits,” is designed to offer real hope and biblical truth for these tough moments. Each message will explore how God works through pain with purpose, brings strength in struggles, equips us for warfare, offers peace in pressure, and promises victory—even when vindication seems delayed. Whether you’re waiting on a breakthrough or wrestling with the weight of your circumstances, this series will remind you that you’re not alone—and that with God, every hard hit can lead to deeper growth and lasting triumph.
Ephesians 4:27; 1 Peter 5:8-9
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I. RECOGNIZE THE DEVIL’S DEVICES!
Ephesians 5:8-9; 2 Corinthians 2:11; 2 Corinthians 11:14; John 10:10;
A. His Appearance is Deceptive.
B. His Agenda is Destruction.
C. His Approach is Deliberate.
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II. REFUSE THE DEVIL A DWELLING!
Ephesians 4:27; James 4:8; James 4:7; 1 John 4:4
A. Close the Door of Compromise.
B. Cleanse the Room of Residence.
C. Claim Your Spiritual Authority.
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III. RESIST THE DEVIL WITH DETERMINATION!
1 Peter 5:9; Galatians 6:9; Ephesians 6:13; James 4:7
A. Stand in Faith.
B. Suit Up with the Full Armor.
C. Stay Steadfast in the Fight.
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Additional Notes:
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Illustration References:
[1] KJV
[2] https://www.gbcridgeway.com/the-devils-beatitudes/, accessed August 6, 2025
[3] Lawson, Shane. Daily Devotion, “The Power of A Small Crack.”. Hisvision.org. July 2009.
[4] Lawson, Shane, Daily Devotion, “Holding The Line.” Hisvision.org. January 3, 2013
Note: All portions of this sermon by Pastor Shane are preached under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit of God. Stories and illustrations used and/or shared from other sources are cited above in the illustration references section. Note: All portions of this sermon by Pastor Shane are preached under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit of God. Stories and illustrations used and/or shared from other sources are cited above in the illustration references section.