The Devil Desires You

Sermon Notes: The Devil Desires You 

The Devil Desires You

Luke 22:31-34; 61-62

Theme:  For the Follower of Christ to know that Satan cannot possess the Christian, he can oppress him. The Bible teaches that he can defeat, discourage and devour the child of God.  To know there is victory in the redemptive power of God!

Statement of Truth:

The Savior and Satan cannot co-exist in a believer’s life any more than light and darkness can fill the same room. 

I. THE MANIFESTATION OF SATAN’S PLAN.   v.31

        • HIS DESIRE   v31a

        • HIS DESIGN  v31b

II. THE MISTAKE OF SIMON   v33

        • SELF IS SELF-SUFFICIENT

        • SELF IS SELF-STRONG

III. THE MERCY OF THE SAVIOR  v32

        • INTERCESSION v32a

        • INTERVENTION  v32b

        •      INSIGHT  v32c

Statement of Truth:

As a Christian you can fail without your faith failing

CONCLUSION: According to John 18:15, only Peter and one other had the courage to follow Jesus into the courtyard. Peter fell to a temptation which could only have come to a brave man.  Peter was not weak, rather he was a strong man.