Demolishing Strongholds 2 Corinthians 10:4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.

Strongholds - Origins From Childhood From Childhood –Remain until freed Wrong Belief Wrong Belief –Affecting actions Giving in to Temptation Giving in to Temptation –We are all weak

Strongholds - Obvious Spiritual or physical roots Spiritual or physical roots Spiritual and physical solutions Spiritual and physical solutions

Strongholds - Hidden Often Spiritual Often Spiritual The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. –2 Corinthians 10:4

Strongholds Jesus came to set us free Jesus came to set us free Keep Out Don’t Change Me It’s the way I am

Strongholds Jesus came to set us free Jesus came to set us free

Stronghold of Fear 1. I can’t go up to that person and talk to them about Jesus! 2. I can’t stand up in church and tell people my testimony 3. I can’t do something because I’ve never done it before 4. etc ………… All relate to fear All relate to fear

Overcoming Fear I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength –Philippians 4:13 –do we trust God’s Word or fear failure? … for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self- control. … for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self- control. –2 Timothy 1:7 ESV

Overcoming Fear 1. Know the Scriptures For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. –Hebrews 4:12

Steps to Overcoming Fear 1. Know the Scriptures 2. Trust the Scriptures I call to you as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. I long to dwell in your tent for ever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings. –Psalm 61 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, –Romans 5:1

Steps to Overcoming Fear 1. Know the Scriptures 2. Trust the Scriptures 3. Reaffirm who we are Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God – children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. –John 1: 12-13

Steps to Overcoming Fear 1. Know the Scriptures 2. Trust the Scriptures 3. Reaffirm who we are 4. Know our authority Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you –James 4:7

Steps to Overcoming Fear 1. Know the Scriptures 2. Trust the Scriptures 3. Reaffirm who we are 4. Know our authority 5. Declare the Truth ‘I am God’s Child’ –(From John 1:12) God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. –2 Timothy 1:7

Steps to Overcoming Fear 1. Know the Scriptures 2. Trust the Scriptures 3. Reaffirm who we are 4. Know our authority 5. Declare the Truth 6. Repent and be free

Let Your living water flow over my soul. Let Your Holy Spirit come and take control Of every situation that has troubled my mind. All my cares and burdens on to You I roll. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus. Father, Father, Father. Spirit, Spirit, Spirit.

Come now, Holy Spirit, and take control. Hold me in Your loving arms and make me whole. Wipe away all doubt and fear and take my pride, Draw me to Your love and keep me by Your side. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus. Father, Father, Father. Spirit, Spirit, Spirit.

Give your life to Jesus, let Him fill your soul. Let Him take you in His arms and make you whole. As you give your life to Him He’ll set you free. You will live and reign with Him eternally. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus. Father, Father, Father. Spirit, Spirit, Spirit. John Watson. Copyright © 1986 Ampelos Music/ Admin. by CopyCare. CCL 6525

Steps to Overcoming Fear 1. Know the Scriptures 2. Trust the Scriptures 3. Reaffirm who we are 4. Know our authority 5. Declare the Truth 6. Repent and be free

O Lord my God! when I in awesome wonder Consider all the works Thy hand hath made, I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed: Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to Thee, How great Thou art! How great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee, How great Thou art! How great Thou art!

When through the woods and forest glades I wander And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur, And hear the brook, and feel the gentle breeze; Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to Thee, How great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee, How great Thou art!

And when I think that God His Son not sparing, Sent Him to die - I scarce can take it in. That on the cross my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin: Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to Thee, How great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee, How great Thou art!

When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation And take me home-what joy shall fill my heart! Then shall I bow in humble adoration And there proclaim, my God, how great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to Thee, How great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee, How great Thou art!