TLDR;
This YouTube video by Eagles Chapel is a sermon about the importance of fighting for your possessions and promises in the new year. It emphasises that desires and wishes are not enough; one must be ready to battle and confront the enemy to manifest God's promises. The sermon also touches on themes of spiritual warfare, obedience, and radical faith, encouraging listeners to actively engage in prayer, praise, and fasting to overcome obstacles and take possession of their blessings.
- Promises require militant action to possess.
- Spiritual warfare is essential for manifesting God's promises.
- Radical faith and persistent prayer are key to overcoming obstacles.
Opening Praise and Worship [0:00]
The service begins with a vibrant session of praise and worship, with the congregation singing about God's goodness and declaring their allegiance to the Lord. The songs include declarations of faith and commitment, such as "I am on the Lord's side" and affirmations of God's eternal goodness. The atmosphere is filled with energy and devotion as the worshippers lift their voices in adoration.
Introduction to the Sermon: The Need to Fight [22:18]
The speaker begins the sermon by emphasising that entering the new year with good health and energy is not enough to guarantee a better year than the last. He stresses that if one does not actively take care, the new year will mirror the previous one, regardless of different desires or wishes. He asserts that for the new year to be different, individuals must be prepared to fight, war, and battle for their promises.
Possessing Promises Through Militant Force [25:20]
The speaker illustrates the need for militant force by referencing President Donald Trump's approach to Venezuela's oil. He explains that merely talking about or wishing for control over the oil was insufficient. Possession only occurred when a militant force was employed. Similarly, the speaker argues that many blessings, favour, and open doors are available in the new year, but they will remain unrealised without active engagement and fighting for them.
Satanic Resistance to God's Promises [28:21]
The sermon highlights that every promise of God, whether individual or collective, faces satanic resistance. The speaker shares a dream where a mini-bus and an aircraft, representing the church, are unable to move forward due to tilted tires and lack of a runway, respectively. The interpretation is that the enemy will attempt to slow down, delay, and obstruct the church's progress. Therefore, believers must be ready for satanic resistance and war for their promises, refusing to relent until they manifest.
The Land of Milk and Honey: Fighting Giants [31:43]
Drawing from the story of the Israelites, the speaker reminds the congregation that God promised them a land flowing with milk and honey, but it was inhabited by giants. This illustrates that every promise of God comes with satanic giants that must be confronted and dispossessed through fighting. Without this fight, the promises cannot be experienced or enjoyed.
The Necessity of Fighting for Possession [33:46]
The speaker reiterates that fighting is essential because the enemy will always challenge what is not of him. He emphasises that God gives promises but does not give possessions without resistance. What God promises legally must be possessed militantly, meaning one must fight for it. This applies to various aspects of life, including exams, business growth, and personal destinies.
Gideon's Army: Readiness to Fight [38:46]
The story of Gideon's army is used to illustrate the importance of being ready to fight. The speaker points out that Gideon's army was reduced from thousands to 300 because many were not prepared for battle. Those who drank water carelessly, putting their faces in the river, were dismissed, while those who remained alert and vigilant were chosen for their readiness to confront the enemy.
Personal Testimony and the Call to Fight [42:06]
The speaker shares a personal testimony about his sons in the military who sought prayer to avoid being sent to Iraq, highlighting that even those trained as soldiers may not be ready to fight. He warns that if believers are unwilling to fight, the devil will attack their health, finances, career, and destiny, ultimately reducing them to nothing. He urges the congregation to fight for their possessions.
Practical Ways to Fight and Possess [43:48]
The speaker clarifies that fighting is not about anger but about engaging through prayer, praises, fasting, and obedience. He encourages listeners to start making declarations and taking possession of the year right away. He uses the analogy of wanting peace, which requires fighting to achieve.
Joshua and the Jordan River: Overcoming Obstacles [45:52]
Referencing Joshua 1:2-3, the speaker explains that God's promises do not negate the need for war. He emphasises the importance of arising and going over the Jordan River, which represents the obstacles between the promise and the land. This year, there will be Jordans that believers must fight to overcome, refusing to retreat and moving forward in faith.
Radical Faith and Determination [52:38]
The speaker stresses that with God, nothing is impossible, and believers must be radical and determined in their faith. He encourages them to be warriors, acting crazy and refusing to stop praying or fasting until they receive answers and see their deliverance assured. He shares his personal commitment to praying and warring in the night for the congregation's well-being.
The Difference Between Ordinary and Extraordinary [56:53]
The speaker declares that the difference between the ordinary and the extraordinary lies in the fight, the battle, and the war. He urges listeners to arise and confront sickness, affliction, and any negative forces affecting their lives. He emphasises that salvation is free, but dominion requires a fight.
Opposing Opposition and Taking Possession [59:44]
The sermon calls for believers to oppose their opposition, resist their resistance, disappoint disappointment, and terminate the terminator. They must confront ancestral yolks, demolish strongholds, and take possession of personal, family, and generational blessings. The speaker notes that geographical location alone does not change one's situation; it is the willingness to fight for what belongs to them.
Prophetic Vision for the Church [1:01:29]
The speaker shares a prophetic vision of people flowing into the church like water, envisioning 10,000 attendees. He declares that the city and nation are open for the church and that its gates cannot be shut. He reiterates the need to be ready to war and fight, ensuring that the negative experiences of the past do not repeat themselves.
Deliverance and Progressive Possession [1:03:13]
The speaker explains that while deliverance may be instant, occupying a possession is progressive, requiring continuous fighting, warring, fasting, and declaring until full possession is achieved. He shares a personal reflection on past challenges the church has faced, including floods and fire, and acknowledges the intelligence and strategic nature of the devil's attacks.
The Devil's Strategies and the Need for Vigilance [1:05:41]
Referencing the book "I am the Christian that the devil warned you about," the speaker discusses the devil's strategies to bring down a pastor, including wealth, temptation, and discouragement. He warns against treating Satan as a fool, emphasising his intelligence and the need for believers to be vigilant and discerning.
Call to Prayer and Action [1:10:27]
The speaker urges the congregation to rise and pray fervently, emphasising that they should not miss out on God's blessings, favour, and goodness this year. He declares that past failures and setbacks should not be repeated and that everything they have desired and believed God for must fall into place. He shares a personal promise from God to raise 100 millionaires from the church.
Intense Prayer and Spiritual Warfare [1:14:12]
The speaker rebukes the congregation for praying half-heartedly, urging them to pray like they are alone in their closets, taking a stand and shifting their atmosphere. He emphasises the intensity and fierceness of the battle they are facing and declares that he will not allow the negative experiences of the past to repeat themselves.
Declaring God's Pleasure and Increase [1:21:16]
Referencing Isaiah 46:10, the speaker leads the congregation in praying that God's counsel will stand and that He will do all His pleasure in their lives this year. He then leads them in declaring Psalm 115:14, praying for increase more and more to them and their children.
Prophetic Ministry and Personal Blessings [1:25:12]
The speaker engages in prophetic ministry, calling individuals forward and sharing specific visions and promises concerning their futures. He prophesies about a woman becoming a chancellor of a university and two others achieving greatness as a surgeon and a successful entrepreneur, respectively.
Confirmation and Encouragement [1:37:52]
The speaker receives confirmation from the individuals about the accuracy of his prophecies, further encouraging them to believe in and pursue their God-given destinies. He emphasises that nothing can stop what God has ordained for them.
Prayer for Rebuilding and Limited Time [1:39:53]
The speaker asks the congregation to pray for the speedy rebuilding of the church, expressing his frustration over the limited time available for the service. He explains that he is still in his prophetic zone and must abruptly close the service due to time constraints.
Announcements and Benediction [1:42:08]
The speaker announces the continuation of the 21 days of fasting, the upcoming Tuesday service with a new series entitled "The Herod in Your Family Must Die," and the observance of the Lord's table. He encourages everyone to partake in the communion, reminding them of the power in the blood of Jesus. The service concludes with tithes and offerings, a benediction by Pastor Paul, and a final blessing.
