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Category Archives: Spiritual Warfare
The Need for Faith When Engaged in Spiritual Warfare
A boxer was getting absolutely pummeled in a title fight. His trainer knew how bad things were going, but he felt that it was his job to keep his fighter encouraged. So, when the boxer staggered back to the corner … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Angels, Demons, Discipleship, Doubt, Faith, Faithfulness, Fear, God's Omnipotence, Persecution, Perseverance, Problems, Satan, Spiritual Warfare, The Devil, Trusting In God
Tagged Faith, fiery darts and flaming arrows, powers, principalities, spiritual hosts of wickedness, spiritual warfare, the whole armor of God
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How to Defeat Your Amalekites
In Exodus 17:8-16, we find the wonderful story of Israel’s defeat of the Amalekites, a nomadic tribe who were descendants of Esau. The trouble began when the Amalekites launched a sneak attack against the Israelites. 1 Samuel 15:2 calls it … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Depression, Disappointment, Encouragement, Friendship, God's Work, Intercessory Prayer, Loneliness, Ministry, Needs, Perseverance, Problems, Service, Spiritual Warfare, Trials, War
Tagged Exodus 17:8-16, Intercessory Prayer, Israel fighting the Amalekites, Joshua commanding Israel's army, Moses holding up the rod, Moses up on the hill, the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak
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What Was Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh?
And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. Concerning this thing I … Continue reading
Being Bold About Fear
In the wake of the infamous terrorist attacks of 9-11-01, our small county held a special service in the high school gymnasium. The service was for the benefit of the students, many of whom were emotionally shaken by the attacks. … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Attitude, Comfort, Courage, Depression, Doubt, Encouragement, Faith, Fear, God's Omnipresence, Needs, Personal, Problems, Spiritual Warfare, The Holy Spirit, Trials, Trusting In God, Worry
Tagged 9-11 attacks, bible verses about fear, Fear, living in a post 9-11 world, the Christian and fear
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Elephants, Grass, & Spiritual Warfare
Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came among them. And the Lord said to Satan, “From where do you come?” So Satan answered the Lord and said, “From going to and fro on … Continue reading
How Many Angels Are There?
In Hebrews 12:22, the New Testament’s original Greek uses the word murias to describe the number of angels that God created. It is from this word that we get our word “myriads.” While it isn’t hard for translators to understand the basic … Continue reading
Walking in Truth
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. (3rd John 1:3, N.K.J.V.) A man was on trial for murder. All the circumstantial evidence strongly indicated his guilt, but the police hadn’t been able to … Continue reading
Posted in Choices, Counsel, Deception, Decisions, Demons, Discernment, Doubt, God's Will, God's Word, Satan, Seeking Advice, Spiritual Warfare, Temptation, The Devil, Truth
Tagged asking God for discernment, being deceived by the devil, believing a lie, knowing the truth, Satan the great deceiver
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The Flow of God’s Will
In the November, 2002, edition of Focus On the Family magazine, the following letter from Tyson Chastain was used: One Sunday my wife and I noticed an announcement in the church bulletin about a men’s missions trip to Honduras. Through God’s providence, … Continue reading
Should We Pray Silently to Keep Satan from Hearing?
A fellow preacher and I once had an interesting conversation concerning people praying aloud and Satan being able to listen in on those prayers. The question we kicked around was this: Is it smarter to pray silently so that Satan … Continue reading
Is There Life on Other Planets?
Does the Bible say anything about intelligent life on other planets? The short answer is: No, it doesn’t. But let’s talk about it. Some people try to make the case that the four living creatures of Ezekiel chapter 1 are … Continue reading
Posted in Angels, Demons, Life On Other Planets, Personal, Scripture, Spiritual Warfare, The Bible, The Devil
Tagged Are aliens demons?, Bible reasons why there isn't life on other planets, Did ancient cultures think aliens were gods?, Is there life on other planets?, What does the Bible say about life on other planets?
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The Disciple's Road 