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Encountering God's Enemy

Conrad Hilario

1 Corinthians 15:45

Jesus provides an example of how to use the Word of God as a weapon against Satan. Jesus models dependence on God while Satan operates under autonomy, pragmatism, and pride. Jesus is our perfect substitute who offers us a victorious alternative in responding to temptation through the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Luke 4:1-14, 1 John 2:15-16, 1 Corinthians 15:45-45Luke 4:1-14,1 John 2:15-16,1 Cor 15:45-45 Luke 4:1-14, 1Jn 2:15-16, 1Cor 15:45-45By Co...

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Jesus Confronts His Enemy

Dennis McCallum

1 Corinthians 15:45

The three temptations of Jesus are recorded: to be autonomous from God by turning stones into bread, to prematurely claim his rightful rulership by worshiping Satan, and for Jesus to leap from the temple to be prematurely recognized for who He is. Jesus uses Scripture to resist and refute Satan's words, demonstrating the need for every believer to know the Bible deeply and well enough to use it in spiritual warfare. The believer is encouraged to know Satan's tactics and aim for persistence in winning battles that Satan will repeatedly bring into his or her life.

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Luke 4:1-14, 1 Corinthians 15:45-45Luke 4:1-14,1 Cor 15:45-45 Luke 4:1-14, 1Cor 15:45-45By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 09/14/2015The t...

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Who Was John the Baptist?

Conrad Hilario

1 Corinthians 2:7-8

Who is John the Baptist? He's not Elijah as many believed at the time, however, they do share similarities. God sent John the Baptist to prepare the way for Jesus's first coming and God will send Elijah prior to Jesus's second coming. God allowed mysteries such as Jesus' first and second coming and John the Baptist's identity in order for His enemy Satan to unknowingly take part in His plan to rescue humankind.

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Luke 1:39-80, Isaiah 40:3-3, Malachi 4:5-5Luke 1:39-80,Isa 40:3-3,Mal 4:5-5 Luke 1:39-80, Isa 40:3-3, Mal 4:5-5By Conrad Hilario Teaching...

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The Armor of God

Ryan Lowery

Ephesians 6:13-24

Paul explains spiritual warfare through the imagery of a soldier's armor. He describes 1) The belt of truth, 2) The breastplate of righteousness, 3) Feet prepared for the Gospel, 4) The shield of faith, 5) The helmet of salvation, and 6) the sword of the Spirit. This is how we have been equipped to battle Satan.

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Ephesians 6:13-24Eph 6:13-24 Eph 6:13-24By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 07/19/2015Paul explains spiritual warfare through the imagery of a ...

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The Kosmos

Mike Sullivan

1 John 2:15-17

The apostle John commands his audience not to love the "kosmos" (i.e., the world system). This system includes three primary values: 1) the lust of the eyes (materialism); 2) the lust of the flesh (hedonism); and 3) the boastful pride of life (egotism). These values are authored and promoted by Satan and are designed to keep people away from God. John says believers should reject the kosmos because it stands in the way of our intimacy with God, it is temporal, and because if we do reject it, our investments in this life will last into eternity.

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1 John 2:15-171 John 2:15-17 1Jn 2:15-17By Mike Sullivan Teaching Date: 07/19/2015The apostle John commands his audience not to love the ...

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The Combat Field Manual - Fighting Today in Our March Toward Eternity

John Cleary

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

We are reminded throughout Scripture to "not be surprised by the fiery ordeal" that accompanies the spiritual battle to which we belong. This spiritual battle is very real and we need to be convinced of it. The battle is in our minds and the weapon God has given us to fight in this battle is His truth. Writing out truth is helpful in arming our minds for this battle. We can develop our own personal Combat Field Manual.\r\n

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2 Corinthians 12:5-5, 2 Corinthians 12:5-5, 2 Corinthians 12:9-102 Cor 12:5-5,2 Cor 12:5-5,2 Cor 12:9-10 2Cor 12:5-5, 2Cor 12:5-5, 2Cor 1...

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Who is Satan?

Ryan Lowery

Ephesians 6:10-20

Paul explains spiritual warfare and this teaching focuses primarily on biblical teaching concerning God's adversary (Satan). Satan's goal is to get humanity to forsake God and worship ourselves. Our cultural representation of Satan is inaccurate and belittling. A clear understanding of Satan and the world system prepares us to recognize Satan's schemes.

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Ephesians 6:10-20Eph 6:10-20 Eph 6:10-20By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 07/12/2015Paul explains spiritual warfare and this teaching focuses...

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Stages of Christian Spiritual Development

Gary DeLashmutt

John 3:5

John, one of Jesus' disciples, writes his first letter to the church in Ephesus to combat Gnosticism and to assure the believers of their salvation. In these three verses, John describes the provisions given to believers in each of the three stages of spiritual development: 1) full acceptance by and a relationship with God in spiritual infancy; 2) victory over Satan, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the Word of God in spiritual young adulthood; and 3) a deep relationship with God and knowledge of His Word in spiritual maturity. Spiritual "birth" (salvation by believing in Jesus) must precede spiritual development. Spiritual development is a choice, cannot happen in isolation, and should be the ambition of every believer.

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1 John 2:12-14, John 3:5-51 John 2:12-14,John 3:5-5 1Jn 2:12-14, John 3:5-5By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 07/12/2015John, one of Jesus...

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Satan

Ryan Lowery

1 Peter 5:8-11

God has created spiritual beings that have free will, and Satan has organized a system in order to distract, tempt, and intimidate those who would follow God. This spiritual war has to do with thoughts, truths, and ideas. In order to be victorious, the Bible reminds us that: 1) Satan is our adversary and not people; 2) his tactics are predictable to the trained eye; and that we can: 3) be sober and alert; 4) stand firm; and 5) trust in God's sovereignty.

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1 Peter 5:8-111 Pet 5:8-11 1Pet 5:8-11By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 02/01/2015God has created spiritual beings that have free will, and S...

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