Fight the Good Fight

Dec 7, 2025    Pastor Duane Butler

This powerful message invites us into a profound exploration of faith through the lens of spiritual warfare and divine victory. Drawing from multiple biblical accounts—the Israelites at the Red Sea, Moses holding up his hands during battle, and David's pursuit of the Amalekites—we discover three distinct types of battles we face in our faith journey. The first battle reveals our complete helplessness, where God alone must show up and deliver us. Here, the secret is learning when to stand still in faith and when to run through the open door God provides. The second battle teaches us about holding up the hands of others, recognizing that victory isn't always about our own strength but about supporting those who carry the banner of the Lord. The third battle challenges us to depend solely on God's word rather than our own capabilities, asking 'Should I?' before 'Can I?' But perhaps most transformative is the fourth battle—the one against ourselves. This is the only victory that requires surrender, where we must humble ourselves and accept that we are God's choice despite feeling unworthy. The message culminates in a revolutionary question that can transform our perspective: 'What if it works?' Instead of dwelling on fear and failure, we're challenged to attach scripture to every negative thought and walk forward in faith, knowing that now is our time. This isn't just about fighting battles; it's about recognizing that the greatest victory has already been won through Christ's sacrifice, and we're invited to walk in that freedom today.