Spiritually preparing for battle

1. Consecration

2. Admit Limitations

3. Remember what God has done

4. Obey by doing first things first

How big was Jericho?

• 6-10 Acres

• Circumference of about 2,000 feet

What was the Population?

• 1,200-3,000 People

What is a Stronghold?

• A Fortified place or city

• Physical Security

• Symbolizes • Spiritual or Mental Barriers that can protect or hinder our

faith

The Lord Is Our Stronghold

Psalm 18:1-2; Nahum 1:7

• My rock, my fortress, my deliverer

• A refuge in the day of trouble

• He knows those who trust in Him

• The walls we hide behind cannot save us - God

Himself is our fortress.

Positive Strongholds Provide spiritual resilience and

protection:

• Faith

• Hope

• Reliance on God

Positive strongholds should be built up Negative strongholds must be torn

down

Tearing Down Strongholds

2 Corinthians 10:4-5

• The weapons are not carnal, but mighty in God

• Walls fall by obedience, not by force

• Every high thing is cast down

• Every thought brought captive to Christ

Negative Strongholds can dominate

our lives and hinder spiritual growth

• Fear

• Doubt

• Addiction

• Materialism

How to tear down Negative

Strongholds: 1. Understand the Nature of

Strongholds - 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

2. Key Biblical Strategies

a. Renew Your Mind with Scripture

• Romans 12:1-2

b. Pray without Ceasing -

• 1 Thessalonians 5:17

• James 5:16

c. Confess and Repent

• 1 John 1:8-10

d. Use Prayer and Fasting

• Mark 9:29

e. Seek Accountability

• James 5:16

3. Key Biblical Strategies

f. Fix your Eyes on Jesus

• Hebrews 12:1-2

4. Practical Steps

The Silent March (Josh 6:6-21

Identify

Read, Pray, be silent

Replace

5. Remember

This is a continual process of:

• Surrender

• Faith

• Obedience