The King is coming back—but what are we doing while we wait? In this Mission Sunday message, we are reminded that Jesus has entrusted His followers with important work to accomplish until He returns. Through the Parable of the Minas, Jesus teaches that His servants are called to work faithfully rather than simply stay busy with things that do not matter. After His resurrection, Jesus clearly defines that work: proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and call people from every nation to salvation through Him. And we are not expected to accomplish this mission in our own strength—the risen and ascended King has promised the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit.

As we wait for Christ’s return, the question is not whether we have work to do, but whether we are faithfully doing the work He has given us. This message challenges us to take our next step in making disciples and joining the mission of the King.

Key takeaways:
• Work faithfully until Christ returns.
• Proclaim the Gospel to all nations.
• Make disciples who follow and obey Jesus.
• Depend on the Holy Spirit’s power.
• Take your next step in the King’s work.

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27; Luke 24:44-48; Acts 1:6-11; Matthew 28:18-20

Keywords:
 Mission Sunday, making disciples, Gospel mission, Great Commission, Jesus Christ return

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What does the Bible actually teach about demon possession, exorcism, and spiritual warfare? In this message from the Resist series, we examine these often-misunderstood subjects through the lens of Scripture. Rather than focusing on confronting demons, Scripture directs believers toward the ordinary means God has provided for spiritual victory: truth, righteousness, faith, prayer, the Word of God, and the Gospel.

We will consider why Jesus cast out demons, what those miracles revealed about His authority as King, whether a Christian can be demon-possessed, and why the New Testament epistles never command believers to cast out demons. Ultimately, spiritual warfare is not about discovering secret formulas or confronting demonic powers—it is about standing firm in Christ and faithfully fighting sin through the means God has given us.

Key takeaways:

•  Jesus cast out demons to relieve suffering and demonstrate His authority. 
•  Believers are indwelt by the Holy Spirit. 
•  The New Testament emphasizes sanctification, not exorcism. 
•  The Gospel is God’s power to set captives free. 

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45; Matthew 10:7-8; John 17:15; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19; 2 Corinthians 6:15; Ephesians 6:10-18.

Keywords: spiritual warfare, demon possession, exorcism, biblical spiritual warfare, Ephesians 6

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Spiritual warfare is not only about fighting sin in our own lives—it is also about fighting for the souls of those who are still trapped in darkness. In this message from the Resist series, we examine how Satan works to blind the lost, promote falsehood, and hinder the spread of the Gospel. Yet God has given His people powerful weapons—not physical weapons, but the divine power of His truth and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We will consider what it means for the church to stand firmly for truth and for individual believers to courageously proclaim the Gospel to those within their spheres of influence.

Key takeaways:
 • The enemy seeks to blind the lost to the truth of the Gospel.
 • Spiritual warfare is a battle for souls, not against people.
 • God’s truth has divine power to tear down spiritual strongholds.
 • The church must faithfully stand for truth without compromise.
 • Every believer is called to proclaim the Gospel and fight for the lost.

You were never meant to fight sin alone. In this message from Galatians 6:1–2, we discover that discipleship is not simply a program or Bible study—it is God’s design for helping believers grow in holiness, fight sin, and become more like Christ. Paul challenges us to move toward struggling believers with gentleness, helping to restore those who are caught in sin and bearing one another’s burdens. Building on the context of Galatians 5, we are reminded that Christian freedom is not freedom to sin, but freedom to walk by the Spirit. We’ll consider:
 • Why we need other believers in our fight against sin
 • What it means to restore someone with gentleness
 • How intentional discipleship helps us bear one another’s burdens
 • Why every believer needs to be discipled—and should disciple others
 • How discipleship fulfills Christ’s command to love one another

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, 5:13, 5:16–17; Galatians 6:1–2; Philippians 3:12; Hebrews 12:1; Jeremiah 17:9; 1 Thessalonians 2:7–12.

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Keywords: Christian discipleship, fighting sin, spiritual growth, walking by the Spirit, Galatians 6:1–2

Can you follow Jesus faithfully without being deeply connected to a local church? In a culture that often treats church as optional, Scripture presents a very different picture. God has designed the local church to be an essential means of grace in the believer's fight against sin and pursuit of holiness.

In this message from the Resist series, we explore six ways God strengthens His people through the gathered church. From the faithful preaching of God's Word to worship, the Lord's Supper, biblical fellowship, godly leadership, and loving accountability, the local church is God's provision to equip believers to persevere in Christ.

Key takeaways:

•  God's Word equips believers to resist sin and pursue righteousness. 
•  Corporate worship redirects our hearts and affections toward Christ. 
•  The Lord's Supper cultivates a lifestyle of repentance. 
•  Biblical fellowship, leadership, and accountability help believers endure faithfully. 

Scripture References: Hebrews 10:24–25; 2 Timothy 3:16–4:2; Colossians 3:16; 1 Corinthians 11:27–32; Hebrews 13:17; Matthew 18:15–17.

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If prayer is one of the greatest weapons God has given His people, why is it so often the first thing we neglect? In this message from the Resist series, we discover that prayer is not a last resort—it is essential for spiritual victory. Looking at Ephesians 6:17–18 and Hebrews 4:14–16, we see how prayer keeps believers alert in the battle against sin, works hand in hand with God's Word, and provides access to the grace we need in moments of temptation. Because Jesus is our compassionate High Priest, we can confidently come before God's throne to receive mercy, strength, and help exactly when we need it most.

Key Takeaways:

Prayer is an essential weapon in spiritual warfare.
God's Word and prayer work together to transform our hearts.
Jesus understands our weakness and sympathizes with our struggles.
God's grace is available in every moment of temptation.
Victory over sin begins with daily dependence on Christ.

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17–18; Hebrews 4:12, 4:14–16; James 1:25; Psalm 103

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Keywords:
Prayer and spiritual warfare, Ephesians 6, Hebrews 4, Victory over sin, Baptist Bible Church Sparta MI

The Word of God is one of the most powerful weapons believers possess in the battle against sin—but a weapon is only effective when we learn how to use it. In this sermon from the Spiritual Warfare series, Pastor Jonathon Fuller explains how Christians wield the Sword of the Spirit through the practice of biblical meditation.

Discover what biblical meditation is, how it moves beyond simply reading or memorizing Scripture, and how it allows God’s truth to penetrate both the mind and the heart. Through meditation, the Word deepens our repentance, equips us to resist temptation, and inflames our affection for Christ.

Primary Scriptures: Ephesians 6:17; Psalm 1:1–2; Psalm 119:11, 97; Haggai 1:5; Psalm 103:1

Why do Christians continue to struggle with sin—and how can they gain victory over it?

The flesh, the devil, and the world wage war against believers by making sin appear desirable, satisfying, and beneficial. But lasting victory does not come through legalism, willpower, or merely trying harder. Christians fight sinful desires by cultivating a superior delight in God.

Drawing from James 1, Genesis 3, 1 John 2, and several Psalms, this sermon explains how temptation corrupts good desires, disguises rebellion as personal gain, and offers substitute objects of affection. It then demonstrates how believers can resist sin by delighting in the joy of God’s presence, the goodness of His commands, and the perfection of His gifts.

True freedom begins when the heart becomes convinced that God is better than anything sin can offer.

How do Christians actually win the battle against sin? The answer isn't found in trying harder—it's found in knowing Jesus more deeply.

In this message, we begin the next phase of our Resist series by examining a single, life-changing verse: 2 Peter 1:3. Peter reminds believers that God has already provided everything necessary for both eternal life and a life of growing holiness through His divine power. The key to spiritual victory isn't self-effort but an ever-deepening relationship with Christ. As we behold His glory, excellence, grace, and beauty, the empty promises of sin begin to lose their grip. If you've ever wondered whether real change is possible, this sermon offers biblical hope and a practical strategy for living in victory.

Key Takeaways:

•  God has already provided everything believers need for life and godliness. 
•  Victory over sin comes through knowing Jesus, not relying on self-effort. 
•  A growing relationship with Christ transforms the heart from the inside out. 
•  The greater our delight in Jesus, the weaker sin's attraction becomes. 

Scripture References:
2 Peter 1:3; John 17:3; John 3; John 6:40; Galatians 3:1–3; Ephesians 2:5; James 2:19

How do Christians fight spiritual battles when the world, the flesh, and the devil seem so powerful? The answer begins with a truth that changes everything: the victory has already been won in Jesus Christ.

In this final message of the RESIST: A Biblical & Practical Series on Spiritual Warfare, we explore how Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection secured victory over every enemy of the believer. Jesus has overcome the world, broken the enslaving power of the flesh, and publicly triumphed over Satan and his demonic forces. Because of our union with Christ, we do not fight for victory—we fight from victory.

Key Takeaways:

•  Jesus has overcome the world and its pressure to conform believers. 
•  Through union with Christ, the power of sin has been broken. 
•  Satan is a defeated enemy whose authority was disarmed at the cross. 
•  The armor of God points us to Christ as our source of strength. 
•  Spiritual victory is found in trusting and abiding in Jesus. 

Scripture References: John 16:33; Romans 6:1-11; Colossians 2:13-15; Isaiah 59:17; Isaiah 11:5; Isaiah 52:7; Ephesians 6:10-18

Keywords:
Victory in Jesus, Spiritual Warfare, Christian Living, Armor of God, Overcoming Sin