Tenth Church Sermons Stand Strong in the Spiritual Battle
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Jun 8, 2014 A clear teaching on spiritual warfare and why it matters in everyday life. Listens to where spiritual opposition comes from and how it shows up. Practical metaphors like a football blitz and Roman armor make the ideas vivid. Encourages knowing personal vulnerabilities and relying on gospel truth and Christ’s victory. Ends with a prayerful blessing.
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Night Pressure Before A Prayer Event
- The speaker experienced a heavy weight on his chest the night before leading a major prayer event and felt palpable evil.
- The next day he sensed something released during the worship event, interpreting the night episode as spiritual warfare.
BreakIns After A Major Giving Decision
- During a financial commitment to a $4M rebuild, the speaker faced break-ins and vandalism that felt like discouraging pushback.
- These incidents coincided with the church's decision to stay in the city and were seen as possible spiritual resistance to progress.
Pushback Often Signals Opportunity
- Spiritual attack often precedes spiritual opportunity; intense discouragement can signal a forthcoming breakthrough.
- The speaker compares blitzed offense in football to being targeted spiritually while having the chance to advance if you stand firm.
