"No Neutral Ground"

Jamaal Williams 

14 Now he was driving out a demon that was mute. When the demon came out, the man who had been mute spoke, and the crowds were amazed. 15 But some of them said, “He drives out demons by Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons.” 16 And others, as a test, were demanding of him a sign from heaven.

17 Knowing their thoughts, he told them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is headed for destruction, and a house divided against itself falls. 18 If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say I drive out demons by Beelzebul. 19 And if I drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons drive them out? For this reason they will be your judges. 20 If I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. 21 When a strong man, fully armed, guards his estate, his possessions are secure. 22 But when one stronger than he attacks and overpowers him, he takes from him all his weapons he trusted in, and divides up his plunder. 23 Anyone who is not with me is against me, and anyone who does not gather with me scatters.

24 “When an unclean spirit comes out of a person, it roams through waterless places looking for rest, and not finding rest, it then says, ‘I’ll go back to my house that I came from.’ 25 Returning, it finds the house swept and put in order. 26 Then it goes and brings seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they enter and settle down there. As a result, that person’s last condition is worse than the first.”

Luke 11:14-26

"The Kingdom of God is here—there is no middle ground. You must choose a side."

1. The Power of Jesus Over Darkness (Luke 11:14-16)
   • Jesus casts out a demon, but some reject him and demand more proof.
   • Marveling at Jesus is not the same as following him.
2. Jesus Exposes Hard Hearts (Luke 11:17-20)
   • A divided kingdom cannot stand—Jesus proves His power is from God.
   • If the Kingdom of God has come, we must respond.
3. The Stronger Man Has Come (Luke 11:21-22)
   • Jesus is not just resisting Satan; He is overthrowing him.
   • This is not a fair fight—Jesus has already won.
4. No Neutral Ground (Luke 11:23-26)
   • You are either with Jesus or against Him. There is no in-between.
   • Ignoring Jesus today leads to resisting Him tomorrow.
5. Final Challenge
   • Choose a Side. Jesus calls for full allegiance—where do you stand?
   • Keep Your Eyes on Jesus. In a divided world, don’t lose sight of the King who has already won.