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Activating The Winner Within Series
Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025 (message contributor)
Summary: Many believers live below their potential because they have not awakened the power of God within them. Every child of God has the seed of victory embedded in them. The moment you gave your life to Christ, a winner was born within you—created to overcome, dominate and prevail.
ACTIVATING THE WINNER WITHIN
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: 1 John 5:4
Supporting Texts: Romans 8:37; Philippians 4:13; Proverbs 24:16; Judges 6:11-16; 2 Timothy 1:6-7
INTRODUCTION:
Many believers live below their potential because they have not awakened the power of God within them. Every child of God has the seed of victory embedded in them. The moment you gave your life to Christ, a winner was born within you—created to overcome, dominate and prevail.
The battles of life may be fierce, but the assurance of victory is guaranteed because you carry within you the presence and power of the Most High. Life may throw challenges your way, but they are not meant to stop you—they are platforms to activate the greatness within.
In this teaching, we will explore how to stir up the winner within, walk in divine authority, and manifest your God-ordained dominion over every opposition. You are not a victim; you are a victor.
1. YOU ARE BORN OF GOD TO OVERCOME
a) Spiritual Birth Determines Destiny (1 John 5:4)
Everyone born of God is born to overcome the world. Your new birth transferred you into a victorious lineage.
b) You Carry the DNA of a Winner (Romans 8:37)
You are more than a conqueror through Christ. There’s no defeat in your spiritual identity.
c) Your Victory Is Not Dependent on Feelings (2 Corinthians 5:7)
Even when you don’t feel strong, your faith keeps you anchored in victory.
d) God Has Declared You an Overcomer (Isaiah 54:17)
No weapon formed against you shall prosper—this is your heritage as God’s child.
Biblical Example: David Defeating Goliath (1 Samuel 17:45-50)
David’s victory was not in size or weapons, but in his awareness of the winner within.
2. STIRRING UP THE POWER OF GOD IN YOU
a) You Have God’s Power Inside You (2 Timothy 1:6-7)
The Spirit of power, love and sound mind is already in you—stir it up through prayer and faith.
b) Don’t Let Fear Silence Your Potential (Judges 6:12-14)
Like Gideon, you must rise beyond fear to discover your inner champion.
c) Your Boldness Activates God’s Strength (Proverbs 28:1)
The righteous are as bold as a lion—boldness draws out inner power.
d) Neglecting Your Spiritual Gift Weakens Your Victory (1 Timothy 4:14)
When you ignore the grace within you, the winner within remains dormant.
Biblical Example: Paul Stirring Timothy’s Gift (2 Timothy 1:6)
Paul reminded Timothy that greatness requires activation through deliberate action.
3. OVERCOMING THROUGH A RENEWED MIND
a) Mind Transformation Unlocks Victory (Romans 12:2)
You win from the inside out. Change your thoughts and you change your outcome.
b) Defeat Starts in the Mind (Proverbs 23:7)
If you see yourself as defeated, you cannot rise to victory.
c) Speak and Think Like a Winner (Philippians 4:8)
Focus on truth, nobility, purity and victory. Think it, speak it, live it.
d) Refuse to Be Conformed to Limiting Patterns (2 Corinthians 10:4-5)
Cast down every imagination that contradicts your God-given identity.
Biblical Example: The Ten Spies vs. Joshua and Caleb (Numbers 13:30–33)
The majority saw defeat, but Caleb saw victory. His mindset separated him.
4. FAITH: THE TRIGGER FOR THE WINNER WITHIN
a) Faith is the Victory Link (1 John 5:4)
Faith connects you to the overcoming power of God.
b) Winners Walk by Faith, Not Sight (Hebrews 11:1)
You may not see the outcome, but faith assures you of it.
c) Speak the Language of Faith (Mark 11:23)
Don’t confess defeat—declare victory even in adversity.
d) Faith Requires Action (James 2:17)
Believing alone is not enough; you must act like a winner to win.
Biblical Example: The Woman with the Issue of Blood (Mark 5:25-34)
Her faith activated her healing when she touched Jesus in belief.
5. THE WINNER WITHIN NEEDS CONSISTENT FEEDING
a) Feed Your Spirit with God’s Word (Matthew 4:4)
Your inner man grows stronger when nourished by the Word.
b) Prayer Keeps You in Tune with Victory (Luke 18:1)
Consistent communion with God sharpens your inner strength.
c) Fellowship with Other Winners (Proverbs 27:17)
Iron sharpens iron—connect with others who live victoriously.
d) Starving Your Spirit Weakens Your Power (Galatians 5:16-17)
Feed your spirit more than your flesh to stay in command.
Biblical Example: Jesus in the Wilderness (Luke 4:1-14)
Through fasting and feeding on God’s Word, Jesus overcame temptation and emerged in power.
CONCLUSION:
You are not weak, you are not defeated, and you are not a victim. You are a child of God empowered by the Holy Spirit to win. The seed of greatness lies within you. It’s time to activate the winner inside and walk in dominion over every obstacle.
There is no limit to what you can accomplish when the winner within is stirred, strengthened, and surrendered to God. Let nothing keep you down. Arise, for you are born to overcome.
