WHEN PIGS FLY—1

MIRACLES OF DELIVERANCE
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When Pigs Fly—Sarcastic remark: Something likely never happen.
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• Buddy hasn’t asked girl 7 yrs, Ask When pigs fly.
• Dad’s going let us get another cat When pigs fly.
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Series Miracles: (Not me) Lost power: Parking spot—Miracle
Not a miracle—Lady left Dillards
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What? A miracle is when God intervenes (Cars part).
Problems: Build your faith—Believe for miracles.
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FOUR TYPES OF MIRACLES
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• Miracles of healing.
• Miracles of protection.
• Miracles of provision.
• Miracles of deliverance. (Dark, Least talked, Creepy, Not sure real)
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Greatest trick devil ever pulled: Convincing world he didn’t exist.
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12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against
evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in
this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Eph 6:12 NLT
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What is a demon? Spirit of dead (Mean uncle died) Fallen Angel
Isaiah 14—Lucifer (Devil)—I will be like God
God cast out heaven—Rev 12: Scholars 1/3 angels became demons.
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One Devil—Many demons (What angel is to God—Demon is to devil)
Two BIGGEST MISTAKES demons
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• We over-emphasize demonic influence.
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Demon under rock, No $ cuz of devil—Bought 3 outfits, purse, beach.
Not every problem caused by demons—Didn’t make you eat whole thing.
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• We under-emphasize demonic influence.
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Not every prob—More problems most realize caused forces darkness.
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WHAT DO DEMONS DO?
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• Demons tempt you to sin.
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26…and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the
devil, who has taken them captive to do his will. 2 Tim 2:26
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Deserve it: Watch it. Touch it. Smoke it. Drink it. Shoot it. Take it.
Won’t get caught—Not big deal—Everyone else does it. (Mini/Max)
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• Demons distract you from God’s will.
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The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and
follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. 1 Tim 4:1
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 All roads lead to God—A little Buddhism, New age, Xianity, Witchcraft.
Bible’s not true—Don’t need church—Make your own path.
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• Demons inflict suffering.
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15“Lord, have mercy on my son,” he said. “He has seizures and is
suffering greatly. He often falls into the fire or into the water… [Jesus
said] “Bring the boy here to me.” 18 Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came
out of the boy, and he was healed at that moment.” Matt 17:15, 17-18
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Satan’s mission Steal—Kill—Destroy.
Demons may influence: Depression, Suicidal thoughts, Feel desperation.
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Destroy marriage—Ruin testimony—Wreck finances
Steal joy—Obliterate health—Crush your children.
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• YOU HAVE MIRACULOUS AUTHORITY OVER DARKNESS
IN THE NAME OF JESUS. (If you are in X)
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We aren’t fighting with our power!
We are fighting with Christ’s power!
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Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive
out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. Matt 10:1
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Police officer doesn’t have POWER make car stop
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 Has AUTHORITY (weight)
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Story of Rhett (Rhoades)
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God is a miraculous God who gives you authority over darkness!
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Hard for us to remember:
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Get through week: Pay bills—Dishes—Yard mowed—Not sell kids
Don’t recognize spiritual opposition.
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• Don’t assume every problem is result of demonic influence.
• Don’t assume any problem isn’t.
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Problem: Do what’s natural—Fight against Supernatural Forces Darkness.
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Mandy—Doctor in Albuquerque
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• Battling anxiety—Doctor and pray name of Jesus for healing.
• Emotional suffering—Counseling and pray for deliverance demonic.
• Child rebelling: Take phone—Monitor friends—Spiritual protect.
• Loved one battling alcohol—AA—Asking for spiritual victory.
• Physically sick writing this message—God bind up the work enemy.
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When Jesus rose from the dead—Defeated darkness!
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 You have authority over darkness in the name of Jesus.
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What is darkness?
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Not opposite of light—Absence of light.
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Who is Jesus? Light of the world—Dwells within me.
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5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish
it. John 1:5
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Any time there is Spiritual Darkness—You walk in—Light walks in.
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Husband—Critical wife—Porn—Affair. (Ethan Eric Wede)
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Say it: I take authority over this darkness in the name of Jesus.
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Greater is the One who is in you the than one in world.
Not fighting for victory—From victory!
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12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against
evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in
this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly
places. 13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able
to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be
standing firm. Eph 6:12 NLT
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