In this life-changing sermon, God delivered a word that confronts one of the most ignored but dangerous habits in the church: false repentance. Most people say “I’m sorry” because they fear judgment — not because they genuinely love God. But the Holy Spirit made it clear: Repentance means the LAST time was the LAST time.
This is Part 4 of “Make Life Simple Again,” and it will reset how you live, how you repent, how you make decisions, and how you walk with Jesus daily.
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In this life-changing sermon, God delivered a word that confronts one of the most ignored but dangerous habits in the church: false repentance. Most people say “I’m sorry” because they fear judgment — not because they genuinely love God. But the Holy Spirit made it clear: Repentance means the LAST time was the LAST time.
This is Part 4 of “Make Life Simple Again,” and it will reset how you live, how you repent, how you make decisions, and how you walk with Jesus daily.
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Here are the author's notes from this week's message:
Make Life Simple Again Part 4
*- Has anything changed about satan, the devil, since he wanted to sift Simon and the disciples as wheat when they were with Jesus?
[God] disarmed the principalities and powers that were ranged against us and made a bold display and public example of them, in triumphing over them in Him and in it [the cross].
Colossians 2:15 AMPC
14 Since, therefore, [these His] children share in flesh and blood [in the physical nature of human beings], He [Himself] in a similar manner partook of the same [nature], that by [going through] death He might bring to nought and make of no effect him who had the power of death–that is, the devil–
15 And also that He might deliver and completely set free all those who through the [haunting] fear of death were held in bondage throughout the whole course of their lives.
Hebrews 2:14-15 AMPC
*- So, how should we view the devil and his demons now that we've been enlightened concerning their current status?
25 Therefore, rejecting all falsity and being done now with it, let everyone express the truth with his neighbor, for we are all parts of one body and members one of another.
26 When angry, do not sin; do not ever let your wrath (your exasperation, your fury or indignation) last until the sun goes down.
*- So, how should we view the devil and his demons now that we've been enlightened concerning their current status?
27 Leave no [such] room or foothold for the devil [give no opportunity to him].
*- room / foothold / place (KJV): signals moral ground ceded (having given up power or territory) by anger, bitterness, deceit, etc. Opportunity, power, occasion for acting.
*- The devil and his demons don't deserve a moment of our attention, a place to plant even a footprint, or any use of our voices to echo their suggestions, desires, or strategies. When we refuse to grant space in our thoughts, emotions, or speech, we shut doors on each attempt to influence our lives.
28 Let the thief steal no more, but rather let him be industrious, making an honest living with his own hands, so that he may be able to give to those in need.
Ephesians 4:25-28 AMPC
Lifework Assignment:
*- 1. Take the time to ask: “Holy Spirit, will You please help me prepare a list of the entryways I have opened—moments where the devil or his demons gained access to my attention, where my heart was influenced by their suggestions, and where I echoed their ill-seeded words—believing they were my own thoughts or genuine feelings?”
2. Then ask, “Holy Spirit, what should I do in each moment when I’ve allowed the items on my list to open a door—so that I receive only Your influence and not a demonic one?”
A few items that will help you find YOUR list:
moments where the devil or his demons gained access to my attention:
tired
Haven't surrendered my will
where my heart was influenced by their suggestions:
Not taking the time to find or remember what God already said about the situation
When I think the outcome is win or lose
where I echoed their ill-seeded words—believing they were my own thoughts or genuine feelings:
Desiring to have a testimony of my victory
Wanting revenge
Expected Behavior:
Since satan’s rank, abilities, and influence have decreased deplorably since before Jesus’ resurrection, our response to anything we perceive as negative must change. Once we understand that we must now change our response, we'll begin to approach life with confidence instead of fear. Now that we know the truth—that the devil and his demons have been reduced to a weak and low-power status—our view of ourselves joyfully shifts from timidity and failures to boldness and victory.
