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Certainly! Here are in-depth sermon notes on "You Are God's Battle-Ax" based on Jeremiah 51:20.

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**Title: You Are God’s Battle-Ax**

**Introduction:**
- Begin with a warm greeting and an opening prayer.
- **Introduction to the Topic:**
- Introduce Jeremiah 51:20 (NKJV): "You are My battle-ax and weapons of war: For with you I will break the nation in pieces; With you I will destroy kingdoms."
- Explain the imagery of a battle-ax as a powerful and decisive tool used by a warrior. It symbolizes strength, precision, and purpose.
- Emphasize the honor and responsibility of being chosen by God to be His instrument in spiritual warfare.

**Scriptural Foundation:**
- **Jeremiah 51:20:**
- Context: God's message to Babylon through the prophet Jeremiah, indicating His power to use people to accomplish His will.
- Interpretation: Believers are seen as tools in God's hand, used for His divine purposes.

- **Ephesians 6:10-18 (The Armor of God):**
- Context: Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, instructing them on how to stand firm against spiritual forces of evil.
- Interpretation: Equipping ourselves with spiritual armor prepares us for the battles God calls us to fight.

- **2 Timothy 2:21 (Being a vessel for honorable use):**
- Context: Paul’s letter to Timothy, encouraging him to remain pure and prepared for God's work.
- Interpretation: Believers must be ready and sanctified to be used effectively by God.

**Main Points:**

1. **Understanding the Role of a Battle-Ax:**
- **Characteristics of a Battle-Ax:**
- Strength: Made to endure and inflict damage.
- Precision: Designed for specific tasks in battle.
- Purpose: Used by the warrior to achieve victory.
- **Believers as Battle-Axes:**
- We are created with strength through Christ (Philippians 4:13).
- We are given a precise purpose and calling by God (Jeremiah 29:11).
- We are instruments to achieve God’s victories on earth (2 Corinthians 10:4).

2. **God's Purpose for His Battle-Ax:**
- **Accomplishing His Will:**
- God uses His people to bring about His plans, just as He used Moses to lead Israel out of Egypt and Esther to save her people.
- **Jeremiah 1:5:** “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
- **Diverse Roles and Tasks:**
- Each believer has unique gifts and a role to play (1 Corinthians 12:4-6).
- **Ephesians 2:10:** “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”

3. **Preparation and Equipping by God:**
- **Process of Preparation:**
- God shapes and molds us through experiences, trials, and spiritual disciplines (James 1:2-4).
- **Jeremiah 18:1-6:** The potter and the clay; God’s sovereignty in shaping our lives.
- **Being Sharpened and Strengthened:**
- Daily prayer, reading the Word, and seeking God’s presence equip us for battle (Ephesians 6:18).
- **2 Timothy 3:16-17:** All Scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.

4. **Engaging in Spiritual Warfare:**
- **Understanding Spiritual Warfare:**
- The battle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces (Ephesians 6:12).
- Believers are called to stand firm and fight using spiritual weapons (2 Corinthians 10:4-5).
- **The Armor of God:**
- Belt of Truth: Grounded in God’s Word.
- Breastplate of Righteousness: Living a holy life.
- Shoes of the Gospel of Peace: Ready to spread the good news.
- Shield of Faith: Protects against doubt and fear.
- Helmet of Salvation: Assurance of salvation.
- Sword of the Spirit: The Word of God, our offensive weapon.
- **Practical Steps:**
- Engage in regular prayer and fasting.
- Stay connected with a community of believers for support and accountability.

Crowns are rewards and blessings promised to believers.

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Apostle Andrew Nganga teaching in the Bible Study expound the Basics of the Spiritual Warfare.

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Dealing with curses

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Understanding Deliverance
- Deliverance is a divine act of rescue from life's challenges and afflictions.
- It involves total dependence on God for rescue, beyond physical limitations.
- The example of the children of Israel illustrates the concept of deliverance.

The Importance of Deliverance
- The Israelites were delivered from bondage in Egypt by Moses.
- Deliverance is still necessary in the present day due to spiritual bondage and warfare.
- Ephesians 6:12 highlights the struggle against spiritual forces beyond human comprehension.

Deliverance from Spiritual and Emotional Distress
- Deliverance is needed from spiritual bondage and emotional challenges.
- David prayed for deliverance from distress in Psalm 34:17.
- The Lord hears the cry of the righteous and saves those with a broken heart.

Deliverance from Emotional Distress
- In times of emotional distress, crying out to God for deliverance is crucial.
- The Bible assures deliverance when we call upon Him.
- Deliverance brings comfort and healing during challenges.

Deliverance from Physical Afflictions
- Physical afflictions include sickness and infirmities.
- The story of the blind man, Bartimaeus, illustrates the need for deliverance from physical limitations.
- Matthew 8:16 emphasizes the divine act of rescuing individuals from life challenges and bondage.

Jesus' Healing Power
- Jesus healed the sick and cast out demons, fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah.
- Physical afflictions and challenges were addressed through God's power of deliverance.
- Demons were cast out and the sick were healed through Jesus' word.

God is the Deliverer
- The Bible says that Jesus bore our infirmities and took our sicknesses.
- God is the deliverer, even if he uses people to pray.
- The Lord is our strength, rock, fortress, and deliverer.

Seeking Deliverance through Trust in God
- Importance of relying on God as the deliverer during times of spiritual, emotional, or physical challenges.
- God's deliverance exemplified in the Exodus story, where Israelites were freed from 400 years of bondage.
- Seeking deliverance involves trusting in God's strength and salvation.

Seeking Deliverance from God
- God is the ultimate deliverer and source of deliverance.
- Trusting in human beings or one's own strength is discouraged.
- God's reassurance, presence, and guidance should be relied upon in times of need.

Overcoming Fear and Seeking Deliverance
- Fear of defeat and challenges can hinder personal deliverance.
- The Lord assures us not to be afraid, as He is our deliverer and nothing is impossible with Him.
- Certain conditions and regulations need to be fulfilled for personal deliverance.

The Importance of Repentance and Turning to God
- Repentance and turning to God are crucial to avoid opening legal grounds for the devil's affliction.
- Balaam's inability to curse the Israelites despite Balak's sacrifices highlights the power of God's blessings.
- The book of Numbers 24 emphasizes the futility of witchcraft and sorcery against God's chosen people.

The Absence of Wickedness and Iniquity
- The children of Israel were protected from harm because they were free from wickedness and iniquity.
- The enemy, like ISIS, seeks loopholes to exploit and oppress.
- It is crucial to remain vigilant and prevent the enemy from finding any weaknesses.

Repentance and Refreshment
- Repentance and conversion are necessary for sins to be blotted out and for times of refreshing to come from God.
- Genuine repentance leads to the blotting out of sins, making it irrelevant for the powers of darkness to find fault.
- Repentance brings the promise of refreshment.

Repentance and Deliverance
- Genuine repentance can lead to deliverance from afflictions and bondage.
- Repentance blots out sins and prevents the enemy from having a hold.
- Leading individuals to repentance is crucial in prayer for deliverance.

The Significance of Repentance, Faith, and Trust


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Battle Grounds For Faith

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