★ MY SERMON NOTES
@ Church of Christ in Nigeria (COCIN)
(now, Church of Christ in Nations)
Hwolshe, Gigiring, Jos
Plateau State - Nigeria
17th February, 1999
Youth Fellowship
SERMON
* Topic: Man of The Spirit
* Speaker: Mr. Joel Bibot
* Text: Ephesians 6:10-18
* The man of the Spirit allows the Spirit of God to take control
* One who is in the Spirit is more clever than the tempter (devil)
* Ephesians 6:18 →" Pray in the Spirit at all times with every kind of prayer and request. Likewise, be alert with your most diligent efforts and pray for all the saints."
* Pray in the Spirit with all manner of prayer
☆ How to walk in the Spirit of God:
1. Know your position in Christ
2. Know the power of God working in you (Ephesians 1:18-19)
3. Know the power of the Word (Hebrews 4:12)
4. Know that as the man of the Spirit, you have angels assigned to you and hosts of angels are watching over you
☆ Some types of Angels:
(a) Messengers
→ they deliver messages to you from God
→ they sensitize you to the presence and activities of Satan and his demons around you
(b) Warriors
→ They engage your enemies in Warfare
(c) Hunters
→ They hunt the enemies of your soul (Jeremiah 16:16)
(d) Fishers
→ They fish out all the demonic spirits and cage them (Jeremiah 16:16)
(e) The Flying Scroll
→ They are sent (as a curse) to catch thieves and those who swear falsely (Zechariah 5:1)
(f) The Bird of Prey
→ Executes the counsel (purpose) of God for your life (Isaiah 46:11)
→ Deals with those that are your enemies
(g) The Waster (KJV) or Ravager (ISV)
→ Consumes with fire and deals with situations
