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Monday, August 11, 2025 · 39 min

WIN THE FIGHT

Noah Herrin · Acts 19:11-17 · Win the Fight series

Noah Herrin launches a series called "Win the Fight," teaching from Acts 19 about Paul and the church at Ephesus. He emphasizes that the Christian life is real spiritual warfare and that victory comes not by willpower or techniques but by the gospel, the Holy Spirit, and intimacy with Jesus. Using the story of Paul’s miracles and the failed attempts of others to use Jesus' name without Christ, he warns against taking God’s credit, chasing gifts without a relationship with Jesus, and relying on self-help instead of a new power source. He calls people to repent, fall more in love with Christ, join community, and live on mission so the gospel can transform lives and cities.

“"What the devil would love for you to do is for you to keep failing and to give up on the fight altogether. But what Jesus died for you to do is for you to repent and get back in his presence."” · Noah Herrin

Take it with you

Winning spiritual battles flows from the gospel and the presence of the Holy Spirit more than from self-help, tips, or willpower. Repent quickly when you fall, cultivate daily intimacy with Jesus (scripture, prayer, presence), join a community for accountability and mission, and give God the credit so His power can continue to work.

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Key Scriptures

Acts 19:11-17Paul used by God for unusual miracles; handkerchiefs/aprons that touched him healed the sick and expelled evil spirits; many confessed and burned sorcery books.
Romans 1:16"The gospel is the power of God at work saving everyone who believes."
Ephesians 4:1Called to live a life worthy of the calling we've received.
2 Peter (Be holy)Called to pursue holiness: 'Be holy, as I am holy' (as used in the sermon).

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