Characteristics of Satan

(Pastor Harlan preached this in the morning of September 6, 2009)

He Is a Murderer (John 8:44)

• He introduced death by deceiving Adam and Eve.
• He continues to work as a "murderer" nowadays.
• He tempts people to live unhealthy lives.
• He tempts people to eat unhealthy food.
• He distracts people and attract accident.
• He deceives people to keep them spiritually dead.
• He keeps people ignorant of the truth. (Hosea 4:6)

He Is a Liar (John 8:44; Revelations 12:9)

• He twists the truth.
• He deceives.
• He disguises. (II Corinthians 11:14)

He Is a Thief (John 10:10)

• He may steal our time.
• He may steal our health.
• He may steal our learning. (Matthew 13:19)
• He may steal our opportunities.
• He may steal our happiness.

He Is a Busy Worker (I Peter 5:8)

• He looks at all possibilities to let Christians down.
• He doesn't grow weary.
• He doesn't easily give up.
• He is not omnipresent, but he roams around.
• He has a team that works for and with him (the demons).
• I John 4:4 - BUT GREATER IS HE (GOD) WHO IS IN US!

He Is a Loser (Ephesians 1:21-23; James 2:19)

• Christ has triumphed at the cross!
• We must exercise His victory in our lives!
• Avoid negative thoughts and confessions!
• Focus on the positive!
• Count your blessings!

God's Promise of Assurance

Isaiah 41:10 (New Living Translation) Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.Do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you. I will help you.I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.

The Promise of His Company

• The Assurance of His Presence
• The Assurance of His Direction
• The Assurance of His Guidance
• The Assurance of His Comfort
• The Assurance of His Availability

The Promise of His Lordship

• A Reminder on His Power and Wisdom
• A Reminder on Our Faith and Submission
• A Reminder on His Relationship with Us

The Promise of His Support

• He Provides Strength.
• He Provides Protection.
• He Provides Victory.