DOING BATTLE
WITH SATAN
Mark 9:14-29
DO NOT ARGUR THE WORD WITH NONBELIEVERS
V:14. " When they came to the other disciples, they saw
a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As
soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to
greet him."
A. Jesus took Peter, James and John up to Mount
Hermon where He was
transfigured.
The three
disciples heard a voice from the Father in Heaven saying, This is my Son,
whom I love,
listen to Him".
1. As Jesus and the
three disciples came down the mountain, they heard an argument
between the
Scribes, the teacher of the Law and the nine disciples.
2. It was an
argument between the traditionalists and the fundamentalists.
3. The Scribes were
the traditionalists and the disciples were the fundamentalists.
4. It was an
argument between nonbelievers and believers.
5. It was an
argument between the non spiritual and the spiritual
6. It was an
argument between the authority of man and the authority of God.
B. The traditionalist, the Scribes were opposed to the
teaching of Jesus.
1. They were
opposed to any action that was not authorized by them.
2. God had not sent
a prophet in 400 years, so they took it upon themselves to
be the interpreters
and the authority of the Law.
3. The ruling Jews
had the approval of the Roman Government to be the authority over
the Jewish
civil laws.
DO NOT OPERATE IN GOSPEL WITHOUT JESUS
V:16-19. "What
are you arguing with them about?" he asked. 17 A man in the crowd
answered, "Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a spirit
that has robbed him of speech. 18 Whenever it seizes him, it throws him to the
ground. He foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth and becomes rigid. I asked
your disciples to drive out the spirit, but they could not."
A. The Disciples of Jesus had the fundamentals of healing
down pat.
They had witness Jesus
healing and casting out demons from those who came
to Him.
1. Jesus had given
them the power and the authority to heal and cast out demons.
2. Jesus had sent
the twelve disciples out two by two to heal and cast out demons.
a. They had
come back and reported to Jesus that they healed the sick and
cast out
demons.
b. When the man
brought his son to the nine disciples, they readily accepted
the call to
help.
c. While they
had caste out demons before, they failed in this case.
B. The traditionalist standing by immediately got into an
argument with the disciples.
1. The Scribes
along with the Pharisees had ask Jesus, who gave Him the authority
to heal and
cast out demons.
2. The
traditionalists did not want change of any kind.
a. They opposed
the healing of anyone.
b. They were not
concerned about the welfare of their
people.
c. For them it was
a political failure for any one other than themselves to exercise
power.
3. God does not tell
us, but the argument was probably about the authority to heal.
a. It was proof to the traditionalist when the disciples
failed, that only they had the
authority over
the lives of the Jewish people.
b. They used their
traditions to override the power of the Word of God.
c. They knew
Jesus, they knew his power, but they hated Him.
d. They hated the
influence Jesus and His disciple had on the people.
C. When the disciples failed to cast out the demon from the
child, they
allowed
themselves to get distracted by the Scribes.
1. Instead of
regrouping, they allowed themselves to be drawn into an argument.
2. Instead of
reviewing the Words of Jesus, they started listening to the voice of
Satan.
3. Instead of
calling on Jesus, they leaned on their own limited understanding.
4. Arguments open
the door for Satan to take charge.
5. There is no
rationalization in an argument.
6. You should never
argue with unbelievers about the Word of God.
INEFECTIVE WORK WITH OUT FAITH
V:19 "O faithless generation," Jesus replied,
"how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring
the boy to me."
A. The disciples had missed the mark because of the weakness
in their beliefs.
1. There are three
levels of faith; no faith, little faith and great faith.
2. The Scribes had
no faith in Jesus.
3. The disciples
had faith as long as Jesus was in their sight.
4. The disciple
had faith as long as what they did worked the first time.
The disciples
express little faith by not calling on Jesus
B. Jesus had great faith. His faith is perfect.
1. Jesus recognized
the lack of faith in His disciples because they had not called on Him
in prayer.
2. Sometimes the
Lord allows us to fail, so we can realize our need for Him.
a. There is a
difference between faith and belief.
b. I can
believe in Jesus as my Lord and Savior, but not have faith that He can
deliver me
out of my troubles.
c. Faith in
Jesus means total surrender or total dependence.
d. Taking
nothing for granted, I can do all things through Christ who
strengthens
me.
C. When Jesus
arrived, the man took his son to Jesus.
1. The man took
His son to the source of faith.
2. We only have
access to the source if we are totally dependant on Jesus.
3. Without total
dependence on Jesus, the Church is powerless.
4. The disciples
fail to take the problem to Jesus.
THE DEVIL LOVES TO SHOW OUT
V:20 "So they brought him. When the spirit saw Jesus,
it immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and
rolled around, foaming at the mouth."
A. The devil knows that Jesus is the source of power.
1. The devil
recognizes Jesus when He shows up.
2. Christ wants us
to be one with Him.
3. There is no
room for self when we are serving God.
4. Before Jesus, the devil showed his power over man.
a. The devil
had power over the boy and he displayed his power by throwing the
the boy
violently on the ground.
b. In Jesus, we are released from the power of the
devil
5. The devil knows
when you are faking and shaking.
6. In the face of
the devil, you got to show up with Word of God.
PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL
V:21 "Jesus asked the boy's father, "How long has
he been like this?" "From
childhood," he answered. 22 "It has often thrown him into fire or
water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help
us." 23 "'If you can'?" said Jesus. "Everything is possible
for him who believes."
A. Notice, Jesus engaged the man in a conversation with the
Word.
1. If you want
help someone, you got to tell them about Jesus.
2. People outside
the Church need to hear the Gospel truth.
3. They don't need
to know what you can do, they need to know what Jesus can do.
B. Notice, Jesus engaged the man in prayer.
1. That was the
reason the disciples were ineffective.
2. They did not
start out with prayer.
3. The father was
interceding for his son.
4. The father
needed a personal relationship with Jesus.
5. The father
needed total dependence on Jesus.
C. Jesus is ready to take care of your problem.
1. The Lord Jesus
has to get you to understand that this simple truth,
"Everything is possible to him who trust God."
2. In order to get
you to understand this simple truth, God sometimes take
you through
difficulties, to bring you out victorious.
CONFESSION OF FAITH
V:24. " Immediately the boy's father exclaimed, "I
do believe; help me overcome my
unbelief!"
1. Before there
can be healing, there has to be a
confession of FAITH.
2. Jesus is not
going to step into you life without faith.
3. Jesus will not
step into your problem with out faith.
4. The reason
the disciple couldn't help the man, is
because they didn't
bring the man
to a confession of faith in Jesus.
5.
Before we try to tackle any issue we have, we need to affirm our faith in
Jesus.
6. Notice
the simple prayer; Lord help my unfaithfulness.
THE POWER OF THE WORD, A TESTIMONY OF JESUS
V:25. " When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the
scene, he rebuked the evil spirit. "You deaf and mute spirit," he
said, "I command you, come out of him and never enter him again." 26
The spirit shrieked, convulsed him violently and came out. The boy looked so
much like a corpse that many said, "He's dead."
A. Unbelieving folk are always around.
1. The "I
told you it will not work folk" are always watching the Church
2. People want to
be entertained, so they will show up.
3. Some people
come to Church for the show, and not for spiritual growth.
3. Some people
want believe unless they see a display of
the power of Jesus.
B. Not only is Jesus watching you,
but He is also watching the unbelievers.
1. Somebody need to
hear your testimony about what God has done for you.
2. Somebody need to
see a change in you.
C. The crowd saw the boy violently disturbed by the devil.
1. The crowd saw a
dead boy.
2. The crowd saw
the evidence of a devilish situation.
DELIVERANCE COMES BY FAITH IN THE WORD
V:27. " But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him
to his feet, and he stood up."
A. "But Jesus"
1. When Jesus
gets control of your life, a change is going to take place
2. When Jesus
takes control of your situation, your situation is going to change.
B. When you put your
hand in Jesus hand, He will lift you up.
1. In Jesus, there
is life.
2. In Jesus, the
dead come alive.
3. In Jesus,
violent people become peaceful people.
4. The devil wants
to enslaved to you, but Jesus wants you free to worship Him.
C. Just because you are in the Lord, don't stop the devil
from attacking you.
1. You have to be
on your guard at all times.
2. The devil goes to and fro seeking who he may destroy.
ANALIZING INEFECTIVE SERVICE
V:28-29. " After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples
asked him privately, "Why couldn't we drive it out?" 29 He replied,
"This kind can come out only by prayer."
A. The problem with the disciples, was they forgot to pray.
1. The problem was
"WE" was tying to cast out a demon without Jesus.
2. They got into
themselves and forgot to include Jesus.
3. They went to battle without their armor.
4. The Bible says,
"Put on the full armor of God."
Eph 6
5. You can't do
battle with Satan without the full armor of God.
6. Satan does not
move on your word. but he does move on God's Word.
B. Put on the full Armor of God:
1. The helmet of salvation
2. The breast plate
of righteousness
3. The shield of
faith
4. Sword of the
Spirit
5. Feet fitted with the Gospel truth
When you are dealing with Satan, he an easily spot any
weakness in your
faith.
DON'T OPERATE WITHOUT TRUSTING IN THE LORD
Rev M. Mitchell
Asst Pastor Of greater Macedonia
Baptist Church
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