The Spiritual War for Our Children’s Souls

“Did God Really Say?” – A Wake-Up Call for Parents & the Church

1. We’re Losing Our Kids.

Not to drugs.
Not just to culture.
But to doubt.
To lies.
To Satan’s first question:
“Did God really say?” (Gen. 3:1)

2. Most Parents Never Saw It Coming.

We raised them in church.
Sent them to youth group.
Prayed before meals.
But didn’t train them for war.

3. College Isn't the Problem.

College just exposes the cracks.
If the foundation isn’t strong,
the first storm will bring it down (Matt. 7:26–27).

4. This Is Spiritual War.

Not opinion vs. opinion.
Not politics vs. culture.
This is light vs. darkness (Eph. 6:12).
Truth vs. deception.
Christ vs. the serpent.

5. The Devil Still Whispers.

• “That’s outdated.”

• “That’s bigoted.”

• “That’s not what God meant.”
  Same lies, different packaging.

6. We’re Not Raising Kids—We’re Training Soldiers.

Nice isn’t enough.
Smart isn’t enough.
Sheltered isn’t enough.
They need armor. (Eph. 6:13–17)

7. The Church Has Gone Soft.

We swapped Scripture for self-help.
Doctrine for entertainment.
Discipleship for distraction.
And the kids noticed.

8. Youth Groups Aren’t Battlefields.

They’re playgrounds.
Pizza parties.
Shallow talks.
No wonder the enemy wins.

9. Homes Are Spiritually Passive.

We talk sports, school, and schedules.
But not Scripture.
Not sin.
Not salvation.
Not spiritual warfare.

10. The World Disciples Daily.

TikTok.
Netflix.
Professors.
Peers.
Hours of indoctrination—every single day.

11. The Church Disciples Weekly.

Maybe.
One sermon.
A youth lesson.
An hour on Sunday.
We’re outgunned because we’re out-preparing.

12. Parents—This Is Your Job.

Not the pastor’s.
Not the youth leader’s.
Yours.

“You shall teach them diligently to your children…” (Deut. 6:7)

13. Teach Them the Bible Is True.

Not just stories.
Not just morals.
The very Word of God.

“Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.” (John 17:17)

14. Teach Them the Gospel Is Life.

Not religion.
Not rules.
A Savior who bled and rose.
Eternity is real.
Hell is real.
Jesus is the only way.

15. Teach Them to Stand Alone.

The world won’t applaud them.
It will mock them.
Cancel them.
Hate them.

“Do not be surprised... that the world hates you.” (1 John 3:13)

16. Equip Them to Answer the Lie.

• “Did God really say?” — Yes, He did.

• “Isn’t that hateful?” — No, it’s holy.

• “That’s not what Jesus would do.” — Actually, it is.

17. Model Real Faith.

Not fake.
Not cold.
Not cultural.
On fire. Confident. Humble. Joyful.

18. Show Them the Beauty of Obedience.

God’s commands aren’t burdens—they’re life.

“His commandments are not burdensome.” (1 John 5:3)

19. Pray Like It Matters.

Not a ritual.
A weapon.

“The prayer of a righteous person has great power.” (James 5:16)

20. Parents: You Go First.

If you compromise,
they will collapse.
If you fake it,
they’ll reject it.

21. It’s Not Too Late.

God can rebuild what’s been broken.
He can revive cold hearts.
He saves prodigals.
But we must repent—and act.

22. Final Word: This Is War.

Not a drill.
Not a phase.
This is life and death.
Eternal stakes.

“Be watchful. Stand firm. Act like men. Be strong.” (1 Cor. 16:13)