Equipping for Spiritual Battles and Revival

Devotional

Day 1: Equipping Yourself with the Full Armor of God

Every day, we must equip ourselves with the full armor of God to stand against the enemy's schemes. This includes the helmet of salvation, the breastplate of righteousness, the gospel of peace, the belt of truth, the shield of faith, and the sword of the Spirit. By doing so, we are prepared for spiritual battles and can confidently declare that greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world. [00:43]

Ephesians 6:13-17 (ESV): "Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."

Reflection: What piece of the armor of God do you feel you need to focus on today? How can you actively put it on and use it in your daily life?

Day 2: Revival in Doncaster

Our city has a rich spiritual heritage, and despite losing its way, it has not lost its calling. We are called to take up the mantle of revival, believing that miracles, signs, and wonders can happen again. By prophesying over our city, families, and church, we can declare God's promises and expect a harvest. [03:31]

Isaiah 61:4 (ESV): "They shall build up the ancient ruins; they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations."

Reflection: What specific promise of God can you declare over your city, family, or church today? How can you actively participate in the revival of your community?

Day 3: True Repentance

Repentance is more than feeling sorry; it involves a complete change of mind, purpose, and will to align with God. God gives us space to repent because of His great love and mercy. We must not take this grace for granted but strive to live holy lives, continually turning away from sin and towards God. [13:29]

Acts 3:19 (ESV): "Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord."

Reflection: Is there a specific sin or habit you need to turn away from today? How can you align your mind, purpose, and will with God’s?

Day 4: Vigilance Against the Jezebel Spirit

The Jezebel spirit is manipulative and deceptive, seeking to control and lead people astray. It is crucial to be vigilant and confront such spirits to maintain the purity and holiness of our congregation. We must not allow these spirits to take root in our church or our lives. [11:17]

Revelation 2:20 (ESV): "But I have this against you, that you tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess and is teaching and seducing my servants to practice sexual immorality and to eat food sacrificed to idols."

Reflection: Are there any influences in your life that may be leading you away from God’s truth? How can you confront and remove these influences?

Day 5: Building Treasures in Heaven

Our time on earth is short, and we must focus on building treasures in heaven rather than on earthly riches. Our ultimate goal is to hear God say, "Well done, good and faithful servant." We are called to be stepping stones for others, helping them grow in their faith and walk with God. [24:41]

Matthew 6:19-21 (ESV): "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

Reflection: What is one way you can invest in heavenly treasures today? How can you be a stepping stone for someone else in their faith journey?

Sermon Summary

### Summary

Today, we are reminded of the importance of wearing the full armor of God daily. This armor includes the helmet of salvation, the breastplate of righteousness, the gospel of peace on our feet, the belt of truth, the shield of faith, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. We are called to be vigilant and ready for spiritual battles, knowing that greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world.

We reflected on the rich history of our city, Doncaster, and its spiritual heritage. Despite the city losing its way, it has not lost its calling. We are called to take up the mantle of revival that was prayed for by our predecessors. Miracles, signs, and wonders that once took place here can happen again if we believe and act in faith. We are reminded of the importance of prophesying over our city, our families, and our church, declaring God's promises and expecting a harvest.

The sermon also touched on the importance of repentance. True repentance involves a change of mind, purpose, and will to align with God. It is not just about feeling sorry but about turning away from sin and towards God. We are reminded that God gives us space to repent because of His great love and mercy. However, we must not take this grace for granted but strive to live holy lives.

We also discussed the dangers of the Jezebel spirit, which manipulates and deceives. It is crucial to be vigilant and not allow such spirits to take root in our church or our lives. We must be willing to confront and deal with these spirits to maintain the purity and holiness of our congregation.

Finally, we are encouraged to make the most of our time on earth, knowing that it is short. We must focus on building treasures in heaven rather than on earthly riches. Our ultimate goal is to hear God say, "Well done, good and faithful servant." We are called to be stepping stones for others, helping them grow in their faith and walk with God.

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Key Takeaways

1. The Full Armor of God: Every day, we must equip ourselves with the full armor of God to stand against the enemy's schemes. This includes the helmet of salvation, the breastplate of righteousness, the gospel of peace, the belt of truth, the shield of faith, and the sword of the Spirit. By doing so, we are prepared for spiritual battles and can confidently declare that greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world. [00:43]
2. Revival in Doncaster: Our city has a rich spiritual heritage, and despite losing its way, it has not lost its calling. We are called to take up the mantle of revival, believing that miracles, signs, and wonders can happen again. By prophesying over our city, families, and church, we can declare God's promises and expect a harvest. [03:31]
3. True Repentance: Repentance is more than feeling sorry; it involves a complete change of mind, purpose, and will to align with God. God gives us space to repent because of His great love and mercy. We must not take this grace for granted but strive to live holy lives, continually turning away from sin and towards God. [13:29]
4. Vigilance Against the Jezebel Spirit: The Jezebel spirit is manipulative and deceptive, seeking to control and lead people astray. It is crucial to be vigilant and confront such spirits to maintain the purity and holiness of our congregation. We must not allow these spirits to take root in our church or our lives. [11:17]
5. Building Treasures in Heaven: Our time on earth is short, and we must focus on building treasures in heaven rather than on earthly riches. Our ultimate goal is to hear God say, "Well done, good and faithful servant." We are called to be stepping stones for others, helping them grow in their faith and walk with God. [24:41]
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Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[00:43] - The Full Armor of God
[01:34] - Doncaster's Spiritual Heritage
[03:31] - Taking Up the Mantle of Revival
[04:23] - John G. Lake and Miracles
[06:07] - Prophesying Over the City
[07:11] - Reaping the Harvest
[09:15] - Spiritual Warfare in Worship
[10:21] - Confession of Faith
[11:17] - The Jezebel Spirit
[13:29] - The Importance of Repentance
[17:54] - Holiness Before Revival
[24:41] - Building Treasures in Heaven
[33:25] - True Repentance and Change
[42:23] - Making Right Choices
[47:04] - Heaven and Hell
[49:48] - Living a Holy Life
[51:14] - God's Longsuffering and Repentance
[55:11] - Being Stepping Stones for Others
[57:47] - The Last Move of God
[60:28] - Always Have a Repentant Heart
[62:14] - Judgment Begins at the House of God
[70:15] - Consecrate Yourself for the Next Move of God
[74:42] - Trusting God in All Circumstances
[80:34] - Decreeing and Declaring Over the City
[82:06] - Commissioning Angels Over the City
[83:15] - Becoming a Lighthouse
[85:57] - The Importance of Trust in Relationships
[88:44] - The Mandate for Our Church
[90:14] - Being Led by the Holy Spirit
[95:05] - Time is Short
[100:19] - The Call to Pastorship
[102:23] - Making Choices for Eternity
[107:04] - The Reality of Hell
[109:48] - Living a Holy Life
[111:14] - Repentance and Change
[115:11] - Being Stepping Stones for Others
[117:47] - The Last Move of God
[118:45] - Expecting God's Move
[119:42] - A Repentant Heart
[122:14] - Judgment Begins at the House of God
[130:15] - Consecrate Yourself for the Next Move of God
[134:42] - Trusting God in All Circumstances
[140:34] - Decreeing and Declaring Over the City
[142:06] - Commissioning Angels Over the City
[143:15] - Becoming a Lighthouse
[145:57] - The Importance of Trust in Relationships
[148:44] - The Mandate for Our Church
[150:14] - Being Led by the Holy Spirit

Bible Study Guide

Observation Questions

What are the components of the full armor of God as described in Ephesians 6:10-18?
According to Revelation 2:20-21, what actions did the woman Jezebel take that were condemned, and what opportunity was she given by God?
In the Parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12:16-21), what was the rich man's plan for his wealth, and what was God's response to him?

Interpretation Questions

How does wearing the full armor of God daily prepare us for spiritual battles? ([00:43])
What does the history of Doncaster's spiritual heritage teach us about the importance of revival and prophesying over our city? ([03:31])
How does true repentance, as described in the sermon, differ from merely feeling sorry for one's actions? ([13:29])
Why is it important to be vigilant against the Jezebel spirit, and how can it affect a church community? ([11:17])

Application Questions

Reflect on your daily routine. How can you make sure you are putting on the full armor of God each day? ([00:43])
Think about the city of Doncaster or your own city. What specific prayers or declarations can you make over your city, family, and church to call for revival? ([03:31])
Have you experienced a time when you felt true repentance? What changes did you make in your life to align more closely with God's will? ([13:29])
Are there any influences or behaviors in your life that resemble the manipulative and deceptive nature of the Jezebel spirit? How can you confront and remove these influences? ([11:17])
Consider your current priorities. Are you more focused on building treasures on earth or in heaven? What practical steps can you take to shift your focus towards eternal treasures? ([24:41])
How can you be a stepping stone for others in their faith journey? Identify one person you can support and encourage this week. ([55:11])
Reflect on the concept of time being short. What changes can you make in your life to ensure you are living with an eternal perspective and hearing God say, "Well done, good and faithful servant"? ([42:23])

Sermon Clips

### Quotes for Outreach

1. "Greater is He that is in you than anything that's out there in the world. You know, Thursday we had the breaking of bread meeting. I know it was bad weather and some people missed it. But I think it was Babs Azir, and he was talking, he was talking about prophesying over the church and obviously over your children, over families, and over this, when it was a town, now it's a city. And the Lord spoke to me there in that meeting, and what he said, simply what he says is, the city may have lost its way, but the city has not lost its calling." [00:43] (45 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

2. "The Lord said, you know what? They didn't hear of Nazareth. What good can come out of Nazareth, they said. And the Lord said to me, I'll tell you what good can come out of Doncaster, revival. It just takes a people to believe God and to come together in the unity of faith. Amen? Hallelujah." [08:33] (20 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

3. "God gives everyone space to repent. Why? Because God is the great giver. Amen? The greatest provider, the greatest loving. In a roundabout way, that's what He said in John 3.16. God so what? Loved. Loved what? The world. That He did what? Gave. Who did He give? His Son. Is anyone's love so perfected in here that they could give their son? I love the Lord, but wow." [16:04] (34 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

4. "True repentance is when you change your mind, your purpose, and your will to what? To agree with God. It says, by their fruit they are known. The time is right now. You see, there's two places in eternity. What are they? There's two places we're going to end up in eternity. Where are they? You're having an hell. Hell do. The path that leads to these places on earth is the decisions you make now." [33:25] (43 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

5. "Nothing is impossible with God. We put him in a box. He's almighty. Amen? So in Mark 8, 26, I'll say it again. For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul? Just like most people, he failed to repent, building up treasures for themselves. They stay behind. It's what you do for God. What counts is have you got treasure in heaven?" [31:01] (38 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

### Quotes for Members

1. "The Lord told me to tell you, Peter, and anyone else who's out there, he sowed many seeds. In fact, Sharon, we came back to the Lord through John Smith, the time now is to reap in what is sown. So when you go out witnessing, don't be just sowing seeds. Expect an harvest. The Lord told me those words are still out there. There's sowing still out there, but someone has to go there and reap in that harvest." [07:11] (30 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

2. "We pray for revival, but yet we don't want to do anything for the revival to come. When God comes in his fullness, it destroys sin. So sometimes we're very thankful that God doesn't fetch that revival or doesn't come in his fullness of his power. Otherwise, people will be dropping down dead in the churches. Ananias and Sapphira only lied to the Holy Spirit. they dropped down dead. What would we think in this church if all of a sudden three or four people just dropped down dead?" [14:42] (45 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

3. "We must always have a repentant heart and be willing to allow God to change us. The Lord says we must repent in our hearts, repent of our ways, truly believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. It's then you will have an experience and change in your life. You'll experience that change. If you are here right now, and you're thinking, is that pastor ever going to shut his mouth? question, how much of God do you really want?" [01:00:28] (45 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

4. "We are stepping stones. Me and myself, me and Janet, are stepping stones. What's your reward in heaven? Our reward in heaven is everyone else is in front of us when it comes to rewards. That's when we know we did right. We did right. We've done good. Because everyone else has moved on with God. This generation should be far further than any other generation that has been." [55:11] (38 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

5. "God deals with his people before he deals with man. A woman of God called Thelma Hess gave a word many years ago. You'll love Darius with the Lord now. They were from America. She said this, Those who have not hearkened to God's word shall be set aside, and others shall come to the forefront. That means the calling on your life, whatever it may be, if you don't walk in that calling, he'll call others beside you." [01:03:09] (37 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

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