Walking in Victory Through Faith and Confession
Summary
Today is a day to celebrate the goodness of God, to remember His faithfulness, and to walk in the victory He has already won for us. We are not called to live defeated lives, but to stand in the authority and power that comes from knowing Jesus and living in His character. The way we speak, the words we declare, and the confessions we make are not just empty phrases—they are the very tools God gives us to walk in victory.
Looking at Abraham, we see a man who trusted God’s promise even when circumstances seemed impossible. When God asked him to sacrifice Isaac, Abraham spoke faith—declaring that God would provide, even though he had no evidence of how. He called things that were not as though they were, because he knew the character of God as Jehovah Jireh, the Provider. In the same way, David faced Goliath not with the weapons of the world, but with a declaration of faith. He prophesied the outcome before it happened, standing firm in the name of the Lord and refusing to be discouraged by the enemy’s taunts.
Our victory is not just in what we believe, but in what we confess. Romans 10:9-10 reminds us that belief and confession go hand in hand—not just for salvation, but for every battle we face. The shield of faith is not a passive thing; it is activated when we speak God’s word over our lives and situations. The enemy’s strategy is to get us to agree with his lies, to engage in doubt and discouragement, but we are called to contradict him with the truth of God’s word.
Every victory, no matter how small, is worth remembering and celebrating. Just as David hung Goliath’s armor in his tent as a testimony, we are to make an open show of the victories God gives us. These testimonies build our faith and the faith of those around us. We are free in Christ—no curse, no bondage, no generational issue can hold us when we are hidden in Him. As we gather together, we celebrate these victories, encourage one another, and prepare to walk out another week in the power and authority of Jesus.
Key Takeaways
- The Power of Confession and Speech
What we say shapes our reality. Abraham and David both spoke out what they believed God would do, even before they saw it. Our words are not just reflections of our faith—they are instruments that activate God’s promises in our lives. Speaking God’s truth, especially in the face of discouragement or impossibility, is a spiritual weapon that shifts the atmosphere and aligns us with victory. [33:15]
- Knowing God’s Character Fuels Unshakeable Faith
Abraham’s confidence came from knowing God’s nature as a provider, not just from a specific promise. When we truly know who God is—His faithfulness, His goodness, His unchanging nature—we can declare His provision and victory even when circumstances seem to contradict it. Our declarations are rooted not in wishful thinking, but in the unchanging character of God. [39:32]
- Victory Begins in the Spirit, Not the Flesh
The battles we face are not won by carnal means or human reasoning. David refused Saul’s armor because it was untested and not his own; instead, he relied on what God had already proven in his life. Our spiritual armor—especially the shield of faith—is forged in personal experience with God and is activated by speaking His word. We must resist the temptation to fight spiritual battles with natural weapons. [47:24]
- Start Small, Build Your Faith, and Celebrate Every Victory
Faith grows as we use it. If you haven’t moved mountains yet, start by moving the stones you can. As you trust God in the small things and see His faithfulness, your confidence grows for greater challenges. Every victory, no matter how small, should be remembered and celebrated—these testimonies become reminders of God’s power and encourage us and others for future battles. [01:05:56]
- Hidden in Christ, We Are Truly Free and Victorious
Our identity and freedom are found in Christ alone. No curse, bondage, or generational issue can hold us when we are hidden in Him. The enemy’s only power is to distract and discourage, but he cannot touch those who remain in Christ. Our genealogy, our story, is rewritten in Jesus, and we are called to live out that freedom and victory every day, encouraging one another as we go. [01:07:45]
Youtube Chapters
[00:00] - Welcome
[00:33] - Opening Reflections and Thanksgiving
[03:15] - The Importance of Our Words
[06:30] - Faith and the Shield of Faith
[10:45] - Walking in the Name and Character of Jesus
[13:50] - Abraham’s Test of Faith (Genesis 22)
[19:32] - Jehovah Jireh: God Will Provide
[23:32] - David and Goliath: Speaking Victory
[27:24] - The Spiritual Realm and the Anointed
[32:51] - The Power of Positive Confession
[38:48] - Belief and Confession: Romans 10:9-10
[43:36] - The Shield of Faith in Action
[45:56] - Growing Faith: Start Where You Are
[47:45] - The Importance of Testimony
[49:58] - Living Free and Victorious in Christ
[52:00] - Closing Prayer and Blessing
Study Guide
Small Group Bible Study Guide: Walking in Victory
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### Bible Reading
- Genesis 22:1-14 (Abraham’s test of faith and God’s provision)
- 1 Samuel 17:32-54 (David and Goliath: speaking and acting in faith)
- Romans 10:9-10 (“If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved…”)
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### Observation Questions
1. In Genesis 22, what did Abraham say to his servants and to Isaac before he knew how God would provide? What does this reveal about his trust in God? ([39:32])
2. When David faced Goliath, what did he declare to the Philistine before the battle even started? How did his words differ from those around him? ([47:24])
3. According to Romans 10:9-10, what two things are necessary for salvation? How are these two things connected? ([58:48])
4. The sermon mentioned David putting Goliath’s armor in his tent. What was the significance of this act? ([52:51])
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### Interpretation Questions
1. Why did Abraham speak words of faith (“God will provide”) even when he had no evidence of how God would do it? What does this say about the relationship between knowing God’s character and trusting His promises? ([39:32])
2. David refused to wear Saul’s armor because it was “untested.” What does this teach about fighting spiritual battles with what God has given us, rather than relying on what works for others? ([47:24])
3. The sermon says, “Our victory is not just in what we believe, but in what we confess.” Why is confession (speaking out) so important in the life of faith, according to Romans 10:9-10 and the examples of Abraham and David? ([58:48])
4. The pastor described the enemy’s strategy as getting us to agree with his lies or discouragement. How does speaking God’s truth out loud contradict the enemy’s tactics? ([52:51])
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### Application Questions
1. The sermon emphasized the power of our words. This week, what is one area of your life where you tend to speak negatively or doubtfully? How could you intentionally change your confession in that area? ([33:15])
2. Abraham and David both declared God’s victory before they saw it. Is there a situation in your life right now where you need to start speaking faith, even though you don’t see the answer yet? What would that sound like for you? ([39:32])
3. The pastor encouraged us to “start small” and build our faith by trusting God in the little things. What is one “small stone” you can move this week as a step of faith? ([01:05:56])
4. David kept Goliath’s armor as a testimony of God’s victory. Do you have a “testimony wall” or a way to remember and celebrate God’s past victories in your life? If not, what could you do to start one? ([52:51])
5. The sermon said, “Hidden in Christ, we are truly free and victorious.” Are there any old labels, curses, or generational issues you still feel bound by? How can you remind yourself of your new identity in Christ this week? ([01:07:45])
6. The enemy tries to discourage us by getting us to agree with his lies. What is one lie you have believed about yourself or your situation? What is a specific truth from God’s Word you can declare instead? ([52:51])
7. The pastor described church as a “celebration room” where we share victories. How can you encourage someone else in the group this week by sharing a recent victory or answered prayer? ([01:07:45])
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Close in prayer, asking God to help each person walk in victory, speak words of faith, and celebrate His goodness together.
Devotional
Day 1: Speak Faith-Filled Words in the Face of Uncertainty
The words you speak in moments of challenge have the power to shape your reality. When Abraham faced the unthinkable command to sacrifice his son, he declared in faith that God would provide, even though he had no evidence of how God would do it. Abraham’s confidence was rooted in his knowledge of God’s character and promises, so he spoke out what he believed, not just what he saw. In your own life, when you are confronted with uncertainty or fear, choose to speak words of faith and trust in God’s provision, even before you see the answer. [39:32]
Genesis 22:1-14 (ESV)
After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” So Abraham rose early in the morning, saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him, and his son Isaac. And he cut the wood for the burnt offering and arose and went to the place of which God had told him. On the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes and saw the place from afar. Then Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey; I and the boy will go over there and worship and come again to you.” And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on Isaac his son. And he took in his hand the fire and the knife. So they went both of them together. And Isaac said to his father Abraham, “My father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” He said, “Behold, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?” Abraham said, “God will provide for himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” So they went both of them together. When they came to the place of which God had told him, Abraham built the altar there and laid the wood in order and bound Isaac his son and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. Then Abraham reached out his hand and took the knife to slaughter his son. But the angel of the Lord called to him from heaven and said, “Abraham, Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” He said, “Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me.” And Abraham lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, behind him was a ram, caught in a thicket by his horns. And Abraham went and took the ram and offered it up as a burnt offering instead of his son. So Abraham called the name of that place, “The Lord will provide”; as it is said to this day, “On the mount of the Lord it shall be provided.”
Reflection: What is one area of your life where you need to declare God’s provision today, even though you cannot yet see how He will provide?
Day 2: Victory Comes by Confessing God’s Power, Not Your Limitations
David’s victory over Goliath was not just about his skill or courage, but about his bold confession of who God is and what God would do. While others saw only the giant’s strength, David spoke out his faith in the Lord’s deliverance, declaring the outcome before it happened. He refused to be discouraged by the voices around him or the size of the challenge, and instead prophesied victory in the name of the Lord. When you face giants in your own life, remember that your words have power—confess God’s greatness and His promises over your situation, and let your faith lead you into victory. [47:24]
1 Samuel 17:45-47 (ESV)
Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the Lord will deliver you into my hand, and I will strike you down and cut off your head. And I will give the dead bodies of the host of the Philistines this day to the birds of the air and to the wild beasts of the earth, that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel, and that all this assembly may know that the Lord saves not with sword and spear. For the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give you into our hand.”
Reflection: What “giant” are you facing right now, and how can you begin to speak God’s victory over it instead of rehearsing your fears?
Day 3: The Power of Belief and Confession
The journey of faith begins and continues with belief in the heart and confession with the mouth. Scripture teaches that salvation itself comes through believing in Jesus and confessing Him as Lord, and this same principle applies to every area of the Christian life. When you encounter obstacles or promises yet to be fulfilled, do not let doubt or negative words take root. Instead, align your heart and your speech with God’s truth, declaring His promises and trusting that He is faithful to perform them. [58:48]
Romans 10:9-10 (ESV)
Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.
Reflection: Is there a promise of God you need to start confessing aloud today, believing in your heart that He will bring it to pass?
Day 4: Use Your Shield of Faith—Speak God’s Word in Battle
Your shield of faith is not just a passive defense, but an active declaration of God’s word in the midst of spiritual battles. When the enemy comes with discouragement, lies, or fear, your response should be to speak out what God has said, refusing to be moved by circumstances or negative reports. The more you use your shield—by declaring God’s truth over your life—the stronger and larger it becomes. Stand firm, speak boldly, and let your faith be seen and heard in every situation. [01:03:36]
Ephesians 6:16 (ESV)
In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one.
Reflection: What is one negative thought or report you need to counter today by speaking God’s word of truth and faith over your life?
Day 5: Celebrate Your Victories and Encourage Others
Every victory God gives you is worth remembering and celebrating, not just for your own encouragement but for the strengthening of others. Just as David displayed Goliath’s armor as a testimony, and the church gathers to share stories of God’s faithfulness, you are called to make an open show of what God has done. Record your victories, share your testimonies, and let them be reminders of God’s power and goodness. In doing so, you build faith in your own heart and in the hearts of those around you, preparing for even greater victories ahead. [01:06:45]
Psalm 105:1-2 (ESV)
Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works!
Reflection: What is one recent victory or answered prayer you can share with someone this week to encourage their faith?
Quotes
For if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead you'll be saved for with the heart one believes unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. [00:59:00] (21 seconds)
You see Abraham confessed what he wanted, not what God told him, but he knew the character of God and he says this is what's going to happen, God is going to supply a sacrifice, God is going to supply himself a lamb. [00:55:05] (22 seconds)
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