Sermon Notes 9/4 – Don’t Give Up

                          Galatians 6:9 & Hebrews 12:1-3

***A Bible principle to help us not to give up when encountering trials and Hardships ——

LOSE SOME WEIGHT – Hebrews 12:1-3

—we have a promise to stand on – Galatians 6:9

—Throw off some darts from the enemy

                       1.) Throw Off means – to lay something down & push it beyond our reach

                       2.) Throw Off  – it is not a mild suggestion…it is a call to fight off the enemies darts and methods and strategies

2 Timothy 4:7-8

-Paul looks back without any regrets

-I have been fighting since being saved

-I have finished the race meaning Pauls death was near

-I have kept the faith and stayed strong and am ready for my reward

1 Timothy 6:12

Fight – to throw off the enemies darts we must fight – this word speaks of using all of the energy you have – do not let down your guard

               a. Who are we fighting against?  demon forces and the devil and their dark moments

               b. What kind of fight is it?  It is a good fight because we win & are winning

               c. Why fight this fight? to keep a tight grip on our Christianity and salvation

             DARTS FROM THE ENEMY THAT WE NEED TO THROW OFF

(1.) We need to THROW OFF FEAR…1 Peter 5:8-9

-we fight fear with the power of authority

-Resist – means to stand against/a military term speaking of being against opposition

***STOP LETTING THE ENEMY DO ALL OF THE TALKING

***WE ARE OPERATING FROM A POSITION OF VICTORY

MATTHEW 11:11 – this verse speaks about Position

-the position of John the Baptist was that he was from the OT

-the position of the least of these is they are NT believers

(2.) WE NEED TO THROW OFF WEARINESS – Isaiah 61:1-3

-we fight weariness with the Power of Praise

-being tired and being constantly worn out through oppression

-get dressed — put your clothes on – every believer must do it

-start praising and don’t stop

(3.) WE NEED TO THROW OFF MENTAL OPPRESSION – Phil 4:6-9

-we fight metal oppression with the Power of Peace

-think about what you are thinking about

-pull down every individual thought