Who is the devil? What does he do and which strategies does he use the most? In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares part 2 of our "Not Today, Satan" series as we learn about our enemy. 

Revelation 12:7-9 (NLT): Then there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon... the dragon lost... This great dragon—the ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan... was thrown down to the earth with all his angels.

• Satan – Hebrew: "adversary" or "opponent"
• Devil – Greek: "slanderer" or "accuser"

Possible references in Ezekiel 28 and Isaiah 14 suggest Satan's former name was Lucifer and that he was beautiful, possibly musical. These verses address earthly kings but seem to also hint at a supernatural being behind them.

What we know for sure:

Satan is a fallen angel. He can't read minds, isn't everywhere at once, and isn't God's equal. He's a created being who got fired for insubordination.

The Bible says:

• 1 John 5:19 : The world is under the control of the evil one.
• John 12:31 : Satan is the ruler of this world.
• Ephesians 2:2: "Prince of the power of the air"—he works through culture, not oxygen.
• He can't make you sin but makes sin look good.

Satan's Four Tactics:

1. Deception
    2 Corinthians 11:14 : Satan disguises as an angel of light.
    John 8:44 : He's the father of lies.
    In Eden, he didn't force Eve—he questioned truth. His lies sound logical but are lethal. Scripture silences the serpent.
2. Accusation
    Revelation 12:10 : He's the "accuser of the brethren."
    Romans 8:1: No condemnation in Christ.
    Satan attacks identity to rob you of authority. Don't echo hell's accusations against others.
3. Intimidation
    1 Peter 5:8: The devil prowls like a roaring lion.
    1 John 4:18 : Perfect love casts out fear.
    He can't stop God's plan, but fear might.
4. Temptation
    1 Thessalonians 3:5: He's the tempter.
    1 Corinthians 10:13 : God always provides a way out.
    Temptation offers a shortcut to a legitimate need. Confess temptations—not just sins—to resist better.

The Devil is Defeated

Luke 10:18-19: Jesus saw Satan fall and gave us authority.

Matt. 25:41 : Hell is his final destination—not ours. You follow the one who led your life.

Your Battle Plan:

James 4:7: Submit to God. Resist the devil.

He'll still lie, accuse, roar, and tempt—but stand firm.

Ephesians 6:11 : Put on God's armor and stand.

La Jument Lighthouse

This French lighthouse didn't stop the storm—but it didn't move.

Isaiah 59:19 : "When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard..."

When Satan attacks—just say: "Not today, Satan."

Are you standing firm against Satan?