The Gate — J Calaway — Make Today Count

“If You Conquer Yourself, No Enemy Can Touch You”

Outline for Live Delivery

Opening – The Quote & Theme

Quote: “If you conquer yourself, no enemy can touch you.”

The greatest battle isn’t around you — it’s within you.

Real victory starts when you win the war in your own heart.

Point 1: The Real Battle

Scripture: Proverbs 16:32 — “Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city.”

The hardest enemy to defeat is often yourself.

Self-control > outward success.

When you conquer pride, fear, and impatience — external attacks lose power.

Point 2: Discipline Is Defense

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:27 (NLT) — “I discipline my body like an athlete…”

Discipline isn’t punishment — it’s protection.

Paul disciplined himself so he wouldn’t be disqualified.

Example: Jesus in John 14:30 — “The ruler of this world is coming. He has no power over Me.”

Jesus had already conquered Himself through surrender.

When you conquer yourself, temptation and criticism can’t stick.

Point 3: Surrender Is the Strategy

True conquest isn’t about willpower — it’s about surrender.

Scripture: Romans 8:13 — “If by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.”

The Holy Spirit helps you conquer inner battles.

Conquer insecurity → fear loses grip.

Conquer pride → applause can’t control you.

Conquer bitterness → offense can’t destroy you.

Point 4: Daily Practice of Victory

Winning yourself is a daily decision.

Three daily actions:

Pause before reacting — James 1:19 (“Be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.”)

Feed your spirit more than your flesh.

Stay accountable — have people who sharpen and support you.

Every faith-filled choice = internal victory.

Challenge: Win the fight inside before stepping into the fight outside.

Reminder: When you conquer yourself, no enemy can touch you.