The Christian life is a battlefield where believers face spiritual warfare, but with the power of God, they can overcome the world, their flesh, and Satan. To engage the battlefield well, one must know the threat, which includes the fallen world, their own flesh, and Satan. The Bible provides guidance on how to resist Satan and his strategies, and how to feed the spirit to starve the flesh. [... more]

When dealing with genuine evidence of demonic influence in someone's life, it's essential to understand the process of submission to God, resistance of the enemy, and specific steps to take with actions and heart. Believers are taught to resist the devil and he'll flee, but extremism and fanaticism can negatively color this ministry. Recognizing the signs of demonic influence, such as severe sickness, divination, unusual physical strength, split personality, and resistance to spiritual help, is crucial. The cure for demonic influence is through the cross of Christ, and victory is through the name of Jesus. Deliverance from demonic influence involves accepting Christ, confessing sin, renouncing the works of the devil, resting in Christ's deliverance, and engaging in corporate prayer. [... more]

Consistent, intense, and strategic prayer is a vital aspect of spiritual warfare, allowing believers to withstand and overcome demonic influence. The Bible teaches that prayer has a direct impact on spiritual warfare, and that intercessory prayer is a powerful weapon in the fight against evil. By praying for others and for the message of the gospel, believers can experience deliverance and power in their lives. [... more]

Chuck Swindahl teaches from Romans chapter 13, emphasizing the importance of personal discipline, moral integrity, and relational harmony in our daily lives. He encourages listeners to lay aside behaviors that reveal a lack of personal discipline, such as carousing and drunkenness, and to put on the armor of light by following the Lord Jesus Christ. [... more]

Engaging in spiritual warfare requires a healthy spiritual life, understanding one's position in Christ, discerning demonic influence, and claiming God's promises out loud. Christians must take authority and position in Christ to command demonic forces to cease their activity and depart. The Bible provides armor, including the helmet of salvation, the sword of the Spirit, and the shield of faith, to help believers fight back against Satan's attacks and stand victorious. [... more]

Chuck Swindahl sounds an alarm to wake up from spiritual slumber, emphasizing the importance of being aware of the time and putting on the armor of light to resist the deeds of darkness and make no provision for the flesh. [... more]

Hearing from veterans about how their service experience affected their walk with God, and the correlation between serving a nation and serving as a soldier of the cross, with the armor of God as a guiding principle. [... more]

Chip Ingram shares his personal experiences with spiritual warfare, including a frontal attack by demonic forces, and explains how to engage the enemy and win the battle using the armor of God, faith, and trust in God's character. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the spiritual battle and using the shield of faith to quench the fiery missiles of the enemy, which include temptations, doubts, and lies. [... more]

Jesus has already won the battle, but Christians still face spiritual warfare. Mike Giannopoulos' book Equipped explores the idea of fighting from a place of victory, using the armor of God to overcome attacks and live a life of peace and righteousness. By understanding the role of warfare in a Christian's life, believers can walk closely with God, rely on Him in the midst of battle, and enforce the victory that has already been won. [... more]

When facing spiritual battle, it's essential to put on the armor of God, including the belt of truth, which is about being honest with God, yourself, and others. This involves acknowledging and confessing your sins, and being aware of the enemy's tactics of deception. By being truthful and honest, you can protect your heart and stand firm against the enemy's attacks. [... more]

Satan is a defeated foe, and as Christians, we have the power and resources to resist his attacks and stand victorious. The Bible teaches us to put on the full armor of God to experience daily living, and we must learn to recognize and resist the enemy's schemes. By understanding the reality of spiritual warfare, we can live with confidence and courage, knowing that we are more than conquerors through Christ. [... more]

The Bible teaches that there is an invisible world that is just as real as the visible world, and that we are involved in an invisible war, a cosmic conflict that has eternal implications. This war is not just about flesh and blood, but about the rulers, powers, and spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. We are called to be strong in the Lord and to put on the full armor of God to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. The enemy's goal is to deceive us and make us believe lies about God, ourselves, and the world, but we can overcome this by renewing our minds and putting on the armor of God. [... more]

Engaging in God's mission can invite spiritual war, but it's a necessary part of living out one's faith. Satan and his demonic forces will try to lie, accuse, and afflict believers, but being prepared with spiritual armor and staying vigilant can help individuals withstand the battle. The Bible provides guidance on how to prepare for spiritual war, including rallying together, keeping spiritual weapons handy, and staying vigilant. By understanding the nature of spiritual war and being prepared, believers can confidently engage in God's mission and live out their faith with courage and conviction. [... more]

God's Word warns that Satan uses lies to steal our joy, destroy our peace, and damage our relationships. Dr. Robert Jeffress reveals four especially effective lies of the devil, including discontent, pride, fear, and bitterness, and how they can be overcome through spiritual warfare and a deeper understanding of God's truth. [... more]

The primary battlefield for spiritual warfare is our mind, where Satan tries to influence our thoughts and desires. Christians must understand the importance of recognizing Satan's tactics and putting on God's armor to deflect his attacks. By learning to control our thoughts and desires, we can gain victory over Satan and live a victorious Christian life. [... more]

Satan employs a three-pronged strategy to destroy everything important in your life: discouragement, distraction, and deception. He tries to discourage you from worshiping God, distract you from serving God, and deceive you into disobeying God. You can defend against Satan's attacks by putting on the full armor of God and understanding the biblical prescription for having victory over his destructive ways. [... more]

Dr. Robert Jeffress discusses the origin of Satan, the true nature of spiritual warfare, and the importance of understanding God's kingdom and the armor of God in order to overcome Satan's attacks. [... more]

A former Muslim shares her incredible journey from a life of fear and oppression to finding freedom and hope in Christ, highlighting the importance of spiritual warfare and the power of biblical teaching in overcoming the enemy's attacks. [... more]

We are caught in the crossfire of an invisible war between God and Satan, and it's essential for every Christian to understand the dangers of spiritual warfare. Dr. Robert Jeffress explains that we are in a cosmic conflict between the unseen kingdom of God and the kingdom of Satan, and that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness in heavenly places. [... more]

Chip Ingram explores the challenges of building a godly family in a culture filled with lies and misconceptions about relationships, marriage, and parenting. He shares his own experiences and biblical insights to help couples and families identify and resist the attacks on their relationships, and to renew their minds with the life-giving truth of God's Word. [... more]

The Bible teaches that the Christian life is a spiritual war against the forces of darkness, with Satan as the enemy. To wage this war successfully, one must first recognize the enemy and then put on the armor of God, which includes the belt of truth, the shoes of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit. This armor is not something that can be provided by oneself, but rather it is something that has been already put to use by God and is now available to believers. By imitating God in his role as divine warrior, believers can fight against Satan and his tactics, which include tempting believers with their fleshly lusts, corrupting the unity of God's people, robbing them of their joy, and hindering the furtherance of the gospel. [... more]

The Bible makes it clear that hell is a real place of eternal torment and suffering, while heaven is a physical location of uninterrupted fellowship with God, rest from spiritual battles, serving Jesus, full knowledge, continuous glory, and constant worship. [... more]

The Bible teaches that the power of evil in our world exists in a threefold cord: the world, the flesh, and the devil. To overcome these forces, Christians must put on the armor of God, including the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, shoes for their feet with the readiness of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. By surrendering to God and filling their lives with His word, believers can overcome the demonic and live a victorious Christian life. [... more]

Dr. Michael Youssef guides listeners to a practical understanding of spiritual warfare and the importance of using the armor of God to defeat Satan. He explains the permanent uniform of truth, righteousness, and the gospel of peace, as well as the defensive weapons of the shield of faith and the helmet of salvation. The sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, is also discussed as an offensive weapon that can be used to lead people to Christ and rescue them from the grips of Satan. [... more]

Dr. Michael Youssef discusses the ongoing spiritual battle between good and evil, highlighting the importance of humility and the dangers of pride. He explores the story of Lucifer's fall and its implications for Christian leadership, emphasizing the need for believers to be aware of Satan's deceptions and to stand strong in their faith. [... more]

The battle for the hearts and minds of people is alive and active, and Dr. Michael Youssef warns of the powerful satanic deception that can lead to spiritual defeat. He emphasizes the importance of free will and the dangers of pride, citing the example of Lucifer's fall from heaven. Dr. Youssef offers practical advice for Christian leaders and individuals to stand strong in the strength of the Lord and be victorious in the invisible war. [... more]

Dr. Michael Youssef reveals tactics for winning the Invisible War, explaining how Satan uses temptation to bring people down from their high grounds by appealing to their desires and appetites, and how Jesus responded to Satan's temptations in the wilderness, using scripture to resist the enemy's attacks. [... more]

Dr. Michael Youssef reminds listeners that Satan is in a state of war with them, and it's crucial to be vigilant and sober-minded in their faith. He shares personal experiences and biblical examples to illustrate the importance of staying alert to the devil's tactics and living a life of obedience to God's Word. [... more]

Believers are in a lifelong battle against Satan, and the key to victory is knowing and using the armor of God, particularly the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. Jesus Christ shows us how to use this powerful tool to overcome temptation and defeat the devil. [... more]

Dr. Michael Yousaf explains the mission of Satan and his demons, the angelic realm, and the importance of understanding the command structure of heaven. He discusses how Satan stole this structure and created a hierarchical system of demonic leadership, with assigned agents on each person's case. Dr. Yousaf emphasizes the need for vigilance and the role of the Holy Spirit in protecting believers from temptation and the enemy within. [... more]

Dr. Michael Youssef explores the personality profiles of Satan, highlighting his tactics to deceive and manipulate Christians, including questioning authority, attending church, pretending to be sympathetic, and manufacturing sugar-coated poison pills. He emphasizes the importance of discernment and spiritual warfare in resisting Satan's attacks. [... more]

The helmet of salvation is a crucial piece of the armor of God, protecting our minds from Satan's attacks and doubts about our status as God's children. Pastor Lutzer explains how the helmet of salvation is found in the Bible, specifically in 1 John 5, and how it is the basis of ultimate assurance, confirmed by the Holy Spirit's witness to the truth of Jesus Christ. [... more]

Dr. Michael Youssef discusses the invisible war between good and evil, highlighting the satanic deception and the importance of recognizing pride as a major obstacle to spiritual victory. He explains how Lucifer's fall from heaven was a result of his pride and how this sin has been reproduced among Christians. Dr. Youssef emphasizes the need for Christians to be aware of their own pride and to constantly repent of it in order to stand strong in the strength of the Lord. [... more]

The shield of faith is essential in deflecting Satan's arrows of doubt, and it can be strengthened through the help of others, reviewing God's promises, and uncovering lies. Without faith, it is impossible to please God, and those who come to God must believe that He is and rewards those who diligently seek Him out. [... more]

The shield of faith is a crucial piece of spiritual armor that Christians can use to deflect Satan's flaming arrows of doubt and temptation. It is the promises of God that give us the strength to overcome our struggles and trust in His goodness, even when circumstances seem to contradict His love for us. [... more]

The Bible teaches that believers must receive peace from God, commit to God, and accept things from God to stand against satanic resistance and spiritual warfare. Pastor Lutzer explains how to have peace in the midst of turmoil and how to use the armor of God to block Satan's attacks. [... more]

The Christian life is a spiritual war where believers must put on the armor of God to withstand the devil's attacks. Prayer and preaching are powerful weapons in this fight, and understanding the wealth and walk of the believer is crucial in preparing for the warfare. Recognizing the spiritual battle and using spiritual weapons is key to victory, and submitting to God and resisting the devil is essential for spiritual growth and protection. [... more]

The Bible is the Word of God, and Satan's greatest lie is to distort our understanding of Jesus. To resist Satan's attacks, we must put on the belt of truth, confess our sins, and stand on the Word of God. This involves reading God's Word, obeying it, and daily cleansing, as well as resisting the devil through the truth. [... more]

The Bible is the source of truth, and Satan is the father of lies. As Christians, we must put on the belt of truth to stand against the devil's schemes and protect our faith. The Bible is the word of God, and it is the standard by which all truth is measured. [... more]

A former police officer shares his journey of faithfulness and stewardship, from being an armor bearer for a pastor to becoming a personal protection specialist for celebrities, illustrating how God uses our passions and talents to achieve His purpose. [... more]