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  (SERMON CLIP) CHILDREN OF THE DEVIL OPPOSE THE WORK OF GOD
  by Warren Wiersbe
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Summary: This sermon delves into the experiences of the Apostle Paul as
he faced opposition and dangers while spreading the Gospel. It
emphasizes the presence of adversaries who oppose the work of God,
highlighting the importance of discernment in recognizing the tactics of
the enemy. Paul's endurance through various perils serves as a testament
to the enabling power of the Lord amidst trials and challenges.

Topics: "Endurance in Trials", "Discernment Against Adversaries"
Scripture References: Acts 13:10, Acts 13:11, 2 Corinthians 11:26, Matthew 7:15, 1 Peter 5:8, Ephesians 6:12, 1 John 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, 2 Timothy 4:17

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This sermon delves into the experiences of the Apostle Paul as he faced
opposition and dangers while spreading the Gospel. It emphasizes the
presence of adversaries who oppose the work of God, highlighting the
importance of discernment in recognizing the tactics of the enemy.
Paul's endurance through various perils serves as a testament to the
enabling power of the Lord amidst trials and challenges.

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Paul says in verse 10, you who are full of all deceit and fraud, you son
of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness. God picks up Paul, plants
him in Cyprus, the devil says I'll match that, and along comes a child
of the devil to oppose the work of God. The Apostle Paul makes an
interesting statement in 2nd Corinthians chapter 11.

We're going to look at this chapter several times tonight in passing.
Chapter 11 of 2nd Corinthians in verse 26, he's listing some of the
experiences as he had as an Apostle. He's not doing it to boast or to
brag, he's simply saying this is what the Lord has enabled me to endure.

I have been on frequent journeys, now that's enough for me right there,
in dangers from rivers, dangers from robbers, dangers from my
countrymen, dangers from the Gentiles, dangers in the city, dangers in
the wilderness, dangers on the sea, dangers among false brethren.
Wherever Paul went, the children of the devil showed up to oppose the
work of God. I think it's important that we keep in mind that Satan is a
counterfeiter, and because he is a counterfeiter, we have to have
discernment.

I said a few minutes ago there are people who...

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