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Don't Let The Devil Bully You

Red Rocks Church • Oct 5, 2026 • 49 min

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Summary

God consistently uses imperfect, broken people to fulfill His divine purpose, yet the enemy uses our flaws and past mistakes to bully us through subtle lies. To overcome this spiritual bullying, believers must replace deception with three key truths: 'I am not condemned, I am being redeemed,' 'I am not rejected, I am chosen,' and 'I am not trying, I am in training.' By preaching God's Word to ourselves daily, we walk in grace-driven sanctification and step into true freedom.

Themes

Overcoming Enemy DeceptionGrace and RedemptionSanctification and GrowthIdentity in ChristPreaching Truth to Yourself

Pastor's Points

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I'm not condemned, I'm being redeemed.

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I'm not rejected, I'm chosen.

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I'm not trying, I'm in training.

Key Points

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I'm not condemned, I'm being redeemed.
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I'm not rejected, I'm chosen.
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I'm not trying, I'm in training.
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God uses broken and imperfect people to fulfill His divine purpose and impact the world.
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A lie believed as truth will affect your life as if it were true, making it critical to recognize enemy deceptions.
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Condemnation turns past failures into your permanent identity, whereas Holy Spirit conviction gently draws you back to Jesus.
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God does not waste your past damage or mistakes; instead, He renovates your life through a ongoing process of sanctification.
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Human rejection does not change God's sovereign selection, as Jesus specifically chose and appointed you to bear lasting fruit.
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Sermon Moments

“A lie believed as truth can affect our lives as if it were true.”

“The enemy inspects your life like a condemned house and declares it unfit for use, but God sees the house, loves you where you are, and begins a redeeming renovation.”

“Condemnation says, 'That was wrong, stay away from Jesus.' Conviction says, 'That was wrong, come back to Jesus.'”

“The experience of being cut from a high school baseball team illustrates human rejection, contrasting with how God chooses us every single day.”

“The birthmark of a believer is a bullseye.”

“I'm not trying to be someone I'm not. I'm training to be someone I'm not yet.”

“The enemy tries to show you a halfway photo of your unfinished life to convince you it is the final product, but your response must be, 'God is not done with me yet!'”

“If the devil can talk you out of it, then by definition, you can talk yourself back into it by preaching truth to yourself.”

This Week

Preach God's Word to yourself daily whenever you experience feelings of inadequacy, guilt, or fear.

Replace feeling-driven thoughts with active biblical proclamation when spiritual deception tries to redefine your identity.

Respond to personal failure with conviction that draws you back to God's grace rather than giving in to condemnation.

Shift your spiritual mindset from passive "trying" to intentional "training" by establishing consistent spiritual disciplines.

Create actionable spiritual plans for your week—such as scheduling church, group attendance, and scripture reading—instead of relying on mere hope.

Anchor your value in God's sovereign choice whenever you encounter human rejection or feelings of unwantedness.

Add the word "yet" to your spiritual self-talk, trusting that God is actively working to complete what He began in you.

Remember This

Do not let the devil use your imperfections to bully you; actively speak God's truth over your life to defeat lies and walk in His redeeming grace.

A Challenge for You

If the devil can talk you out of it, then by definition, you can talk yourself back into it. You preach yourself into truth. Especially when truth is not how you feel. You worship yourself into it. You praise yourself into it. You proclaim the word of God over your life until you start to believe the word of God in your life. Imperfect people, do not let the devil use your imperfections to bully you. A lie will kill you, but the truth will free you.

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