Our Stand in the Battle - Part 1, Episode 3
November 30, 2018
When it comes to engaging in a battle, where and how you stand makes all the difference between victory and defeat. When we stand in our own strength and resources in the unseen world we will soon discover that defeat is not far away. However, in today’s message, we learn that Jesus leaves an example of where & how to stand when it comes to the pressures and trials in our lives. It is seen in His encounter with the devil in the garden of Gethsemane. So, join us for our final study
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Among the many trials, conflicts, and spiritual battles we may face, we realize that we cannot endure these spiritual clashes in our own strength. That is why as we continue to experience resistance and clashes as we follow the Lord, God has given us His strength to stand against against the onslaught. In our time in Ephesians today we discover how God fights for us in our spiritual struggles. Pastor Jeff Johnson gives several examples from the OT that bring clarity and insight into how we can stand in God’s might and not our own. With more on that, let’s open to Ephesians 6 for our message titled,”Our Stand in the Battle - Part 1” for today’s encouragement in Sound Doctrine.
November 29, 2018
While it is easy for some to be intimidated by the fact that the Christian makes war against principalities and powers, God has given us overcoming power through His Spirit and by His Word. In our time in Ephesians chapter 6 we are moving more and more into the details about both the source and strength that we have been given to fight this battle. On today’s episode of Sound Doctrine today Pastor Jeff give us details about how the enemy tries to infiltrate various areas to keep us from knowing our role. We welcome you to share the next few minutes as we begin our study titled, Our stand in the Battle.
November 28, 2018
Psychological warfare is defined as those techniques that are used to intimidate, mislead, influence, or demoralize the opponent. And for thousands of years that is what our adversary the Devil, has been at work in. On today’s edition of Sound Doctrine Pastor Jeff Johnson has words of encouragement To the believer. God has given us weapons to recognize and respond to the various tools of intimidation that the enemy wants to ruin our lives with. As we use these tools of the enemy, The Lord will help us to wear the armor of God that we may be to stand against his schemes. With more on that, let’s join Pastor Jeff in Ephesians 6 in our study titled, “Satan’s Strategies - Part 2”
November 26, 2018
Many times believers imagine that Satan works in pretty obvious ways in which to bring Christians down. But Satan is the second most patient person in the universe. He will bide his time, waiting for moments to erode your convictions and your calling. As we continue to explore Satan’s Strategies, we learn where God has called us to keep our eyes, so that our strength comes from the Lord and nowhere else. With more in Ephesians 6, here’s Pastor Jeff for our study titled, “Satan’s Strategies” for today’s encouragement in Sound Doctrine.
November 23, 2018
When it comes to engaging in the spiritual attacks of the enemy, there needs to be a sober mindset. Sleepy believers make for easy targets in the battle before us. In today’s study in Sound Doctrine Pastor Jeff helps us to see both the importance and the opportunities in winning the war around us. The more disciplined we are in preparing ourselves for the attacks, the more the Lord will use us to help others be set free in their battles as well. With more insight into understand and experiencing the practical victories. Here is Pastor Jeff Johnson in our study titled, “Satan’s Strategies,” in Ephesians 6
November 22, 2018
When it comes to fighting the spiritual warfare, there are many reasons why believers suffer defeat. The most common, and one that reveals we are living in the Last Days, is the tendency to exalt self above anything or anyone else. Pastor Jeff Johnson points out that though pursuing the self is given inordinate priority, it will end in living a life of spiritual defeat and discouragement. It isn’t too far from believers giving up on the Lord thinking that Christianity is of no effect. With key insights into the tactics and of our spiritual foe, here is Pastor Jeff in Ephesians for today’s encouragement in Sound Doctrine.
November 20, 2018
Can you imagine the level of intimidation Saul felt as he looked across the valley of Elah and beheld the colossal figure Goliath? If Saul had only known that a young man with a sling and a stone could defeat the giant in God’s power, he might not have been so intimidating. Pastor Jeff Johnson shares that in a similar way our adversary the Devil has been disarmed by Jesus Christ at the cross. In today’s final Sound Doctrine episode on Spiritual Warfare, we learn more of the plans & methods of the enemy and the security we have in our defense in Christ. So join us in Ephesians 6 for an evaluation of evading the evil one in today’s study in Sound Doctrine
November 19, 2018
When anyone goes to war, the only strategy that matters is one that will increase the chances of winning. Generals do not pin medals on their chest for fiscal frugality in war. Likewise the straightest path to victory is what Jesus offers to the believer who takes their enlistment in this spiritual battle seriously. That’s why Pastor Jeff Johnson helps us to see the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer in warfare of the unseen realm. With age-abiding principles of spiritual victory, here is Pastor Jeff Johnson in Ephesians 6 with our battle plan from today’s edition of Sound Doctrine.
November 16, 2018
The Bible says that we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. And while we may experience skirmishes and setbacks once in a while, Jesus Christ has promised us victory if we keep our eyes on Him. Today on Sound Doctrine just as each division of the armed forces requires us to know basic training, Pastor Jeff shares the conditions under which we are called to be soldiers. You’ll definitely want to take notes to create your own manual of arms as a Christian soldier. With more on that, let’s join Pastor Jeff in Ephesians 6 for today’s encouragement in Sound Doctrine
November 15, 2018
When the believer allows the enemy to take hold of any area of their life, there is an opportunity for him to influence from that position. Whether sin, believing lies, or apathy, our adversary the devil will use any means necessary to gain an advantage over the believer. With timeless Biblical instruction and clear practical steps to take in response, Pastor Jeff Johnson shows us how to know when the spiritual warfare is ramping up its intensity and the weapons God has given to us in response. With more on that, let’s continue our study in Ephesians 6 titled, “Spiritual Warfare Part1”
November 14, 2018
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