A Living Church is Engaged in Spiritual Warfare -- Santosh Poonen -- November 29, 2023
http://rlcf.church/media/sermons/a-living-church-is-engaged-in-spiritual-warfare River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that every member of the church, regardless of age, must actively participate in spiritual warfare. Authority over Satan is granted to those who have a clear conscience, meaning they have repented of all sins, especially pride. This authority is exercised not just through dramatic confrontations, but by quietly resisting Satan's influence in any situation where he tries to gain a foothold, trusting in the power of Jesus Christ.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Every believer is called to spiritual warfareBelievers must be a church actively involved in spiritual warfare, including children, provided they maintain a clear conscience by repenting of all known sin.
Progressing from simple prayers to praying with authorityWhile regular prayer is good, believers should advance to praying with confidence and specific spiritual authority over circumstances allowed by God.
Resisting Satan in daily life and situationsSpiritual authority is not mainly about dramatic demon casting, but rather quietly and steadily binding the work of Satan wherever he tries to gain a foothold.
Walking without fear through Christ's authorityBecause Christ lives within the believer, there is no need to fear the devil, and the church should be ready to help those oppressed by darkness.
Learning from biographies of godly menBiographies of past Christian leaders reveal that many were initially good, active Christians who completely lacked the power of the Holy Spirit.
Crying out for the baptism of the Holy SpiritBelievers should mourn any lack of spiritual power and honestly cry out to God to be filled with the Holy Spirit and anointing.
Honesty before God brings true revivalGod looks for hearts that stop pretending, acknowledge their lack of purity or boldness, and confess their sins before Him to walk in the fullness of the Spirit.
