The old saying in sports is: "Defense Wins Championships". A great defense is crucial to victory. Where does our victory begin in our walk against the enemy of our soul? It begins with His defense of us. He, Jesus Christ, our advocate is our defense. Using Zechariah 3 as a backdrop this message will remind you that you indeed have an advocate that is greater than your adversary

The people of God left Egypt and were supernaturally provided for by God. He met their physical needs and provided them safety from any enemy attack. They were an unstoppable force because God was on their side. The king of Moab knew this so he did the only thing that would bring defeat to Israel -- seduce them. the minute Israel slept with the seductress' of Moab death entered the camp. You and I are confronted with the seductress as well. this sermon will encourage you to silence the seductress in your life.

The Israelites encountered the Amalekites after God brought them water from a rock through supernatural intervention. The attack of the enemy came right after a time of refreshing with God. Joshua fought evil in the valley while Moses went to the throne of God upon the hill above. All through the battle they knew one thing -- God is the source of our victory! Likewise we face the enemy today but do we focus on God as the source of our victory? Through this message you will be encouraged that the battle with evil belongs to God but so does the victory.

Using the story of Jacob's swindling his brother's birthright and deceiving his father to get the his blessing this message will encourage you to face the Esau's of your life. How do you go back when you have wronged other? How do you return to the father when Esau is standing in the way? This message will give you principles for you to overcome the Esau in your life but in the process help you forgive the jacob's of your life.

The people of God marched around the stronghold of Jericho 13 times before the walls came tumbling down. God had given them a divine strategy to bring those walls down. Using those principles we as believers can bring down strongholds that present themselves in our lives. It may not happen on the first time around but this message will encourage you to keep circling the stronghold. The 13th lap is on the way.

Elisha found himself surrounded by the enemy who sought to destroy him yet felt no fear. His faith? "Greater are those that are with us than those who are with them." He knew the source of his strength and where is defense came from. He knew he was in a spiritual battle not a carnal battle. Using this text as a framework this message will highlight some spiritual battle strategies for men and women of God today. This message will remind you that our battle is not against flesh and blood.

Jesus asked his closest followers, Who do people say I am . . . he then followed up by asking, Who do you say I am? Today's message confronts the topic of who we are from the public perspective as well as who we are from those who know us best.

At times in life we find ourselves in the proverbial place of being between a rock and a hard place. That's where Moses found himself when leading the people of God to possess the promises of God. No water, impatience, frustration and discontent put Moses in a place between them and God. He needed a miracle. What do you do when you find yourself in a place like this? Moses ran to God and was given divine direction for the situation. This message gives insight into what to do when you find yourself between a rock and a hard place.

Fittingly we sing songs like God Bless America and God Bless the USA as we celebrate the Fourth of July. Truly America has been blessed by God but what about the future? What is it that would secure His blessing in the future? Proverbs 14:34 reads: "Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a disgrace to any people." Through this message you will be challenged to pray for America to walk in righteousness but equally important you will be challenged to do so in your own personal life.

In every aspect of our life, we react to our surrounding and circumstances around us. Today's message talks about our response in the aspect of [1] The environment we DIDN'T create, [2] the environment we CAN create and [3] the environment we can TAKE with us. Enjoy this message about being effective in all surroundings.