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Stan shared about the victory we have in Christ. Though the enemy can influence our actions through demonic means, he cannot own or possess us.

Hilton explains how to deal with opposition and what are the tactics and strategies of the enemy.

Opposition is not always evidence that something is wrong. Often it is evidence that God is at work

Stan preached on facing opposition and emphasized that spiritual warfare but christians must avoid seeing a demon behind every problem or ignoring the spiritual real altogether. God uses trials to grow and refine us, the enemy seeks to use suffering, success, conflict and fear to draw us away from God’s purposes. We need God’s wisdom to discern the source of our struggles; while deliverance may sometimes be necessary, repentance, humility and perseverance are always required.

Stan shared in today’s sermon that the battle behind every battle was ultimately won by Jesus at the cross (Isaiah 53:5-6, Romans 3:25-26, Galatians 3:13 and 1 Peter 2:24). Through Penal Substitution, Christ took the punishment that our sin deserved, satisfying God’s justice and removing the debt that separated us from Him. He also highlighted Christus Victor - the truth that Jesus did more than forgive sin: He defeated the powers of darkness that held humanity captive. Ultimately, the cross is both a place of reconciliation and victory. Whatever opposition we face today, we do so from a position of Christ’s finished victory, not for victory.

Stan took us through the book of Nehemiah 6. The enemy often shifts from attacking the work itself to attacking the leader through distraction, intimidation and deception in an attempt to derail God’s purpose. Like Nehemiah, we must remain discerning and steadfast by saying yes to what strengthens our calling, standing on the word of God in the face of fear and rejecting deceptive compromises disguised as wisdom.

My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27

Greig shared on Nehemiah 5, highlighting the irony of the wall being rebuilt while the community fractures from within due to financial oppression and selfishness. Yet, Nehemiah consistently prioritized people over the project. He confronted the sin directly and modeled sacrificial leadership by personally funding the communal table rather than exploiting his position as governor. The sermon’s closing image is of a table, not a wall, representing fellowship, provision, and peace - with the reminder that our fears drive selfish decisions, but trust in God as provider frees us to be generous.

Hilton preached on Nehemiah 4, focusing on opposition and how we respond to it spiritually. Not every difficult moment is simply the enemy; sometimes God allows discomfort to humble us, undo self-reliance, and draw us back to dependence on Him. The sermon emphasises the importance of standing on God’s word and using the authority He has given us, rather than partnering with fear. True wisdom is rooted in the fear of the Lord, not in the Lord. Ultimately, opposition is not always a sign to retreat; it can be an invitation for God to shape, strengthen, and us more deeply

Stan shared about what it means to be prophetic people. Prophetic people have unwavering faith that God has more in store. They don’t merely operate in a gift but live a life in line with God’s heartbeat. Prophetic living cannot function without the leading of the Holy Spirit.