Principles of Spiritual Warfare 9 – Jesus Crushed the Serpent’s Head

PRINCIPLES OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE

PRINCIPLES OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE 9 - JESUS CRUSHED THE SERPENT'S HEAD

JAKE STIMPSON | SPIRITUAL WARFARE | SATAN | VICTORY | SERPENT | THE CROSS | DEFEATED | GENESIS 3:15

In the Spring of 1846, the US entered war with Mexico. When it was all said and done, Mexico lost 1/3 of its territory and the US became a nation that stretched from sea to sea. How did America win such a decisive victory? General Winfield Scott and 12,000 troops traveled deep into the heart of Mexico, taking Mexico City itself and cutting the nation off from its chief city, forcing a total surrender. Jesus has done the same for us against our Enemy, not just winning some border skirmishes but crushing the Serpent’s head (Genesis 3:15).

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Principles of Spiritual Warfare 8 – Names of Satan

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PRINCIPLES OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE 8 - NAMES OF SATAN

JAKE STIMPSON | SPIRITUAL WARFARE | SATAN | TEMPTER| VICTORY | EASTER | DRAGON | NAMES

Matthew Henry once wrote that on the cross, Jesus “spoiled the Enemy, broke the devil’s power, and conquered and disabled him, and made a show of him openly… He tied him to his chariot-wheels, and rode forth conquering and to conquer.” Who is this Enemy that Jesus decisively defeated? Today, in the light of Jesus’ triumph Easter morning, we finish up looking at the names of Satan and what they represent about his character – names like the Tempter, Belial, Beelzebub, the Great Dragon, the Destroyer, and others from early church history you probably never heard of. He is a fearsome and powerful enemy, but he is no match for Jesus, and through His victory, God has given us victory as well.

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Principles of Spiritual Warfare 7 – God of This World

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PRINCIPLES OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE 7 - GOD OF THIS WORLD

JAKE STIMPSON | SPIRITUAL WARFARE | SATAN | GOD OF THIS WORLD| VICTORY | AUTHORITY | NAMES

In 2 Corinthians 4:4, it says that “the god of this world” has blinded people’s minds from the truth. How does Satan operate as “the god of this world”? Is he really a god? How much power does he have? Where does he get his authority? And, most importantly, how can we walk free from his influence?

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Principles of Spiritual Warfare 6 – Lucifer

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PRINCIPLES OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE 6 - LUCIFER

JAKE STIMPSON | SPIRITUAL WARFARE | SATAN | LUCIFER | VICTORY | LIES | THOUGHTS | MIND | NAMES

“How you are fallen from heaven, O Day Star [KJV: Lucifer], son of Dawn! How you are cut down to the ground, you who laid the nations low!” – Isaiah 14:12. We are in the middle of a spiritual war, and our Enemy, who is known by many names, is always ready to deceive. One of his most insidious of his names is Lucifer, the Morning Star, a name for the planet Venus, which shines brighter than other stars but ultimately pales in comparison to the Sun. In a similar way, Satan as Lucifer has a level of glory and majesty, and though he pales in comparison to God, we must be on our guard to resist his influence whenever it appears.

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Faith Over Fear, Peace Over Panic – My Response to the Coronavirus

FAITH OVER FEAR, PEACE OVER PANIC

FAITH OVER FEAR, PEACE OVER PANIC - MY RESPONSE TO THE CORONAVIRUS

JAKE STIMPSON | CORONAVIRUS | FEAR | PANIC | PANDEMIC | CHURCH HISTORY | DISEASE | HEALING THE SICK

With widespread panic and fear around the coronavirus, how should we respond? Jesus gave us a clue in Matthew 8, when he was approached by a man who had leprosy, a highly infectious disease feared in the ancient world. For the safety of the community, lepers were expected to live alone outside the city, wear tattered clothes and style their hair to discourage visitors, and shout a warning when people came too close. What did Jesus do? He extended his hand, touched the man, and healed him. Whether this is just another fad virus or a plague of Biblical proportions, we must not run away or close ourselves off in fear or panic. We must not cave to the pressure around us. Instead, we must respond to this crisis in faith and peace and be ready to minister to those in need.

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Principles of Spiritual Warfare 5 – The Father of Lies

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PRINCIPLES OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE 5 - FATHER OF LIES

JAKE STIMPSON | SPIRITUAL WARFARE | SATAN | FATHER OF LIES | VICTORY | LIES | THOUGHTS | MIND | NAMES

In 1856, Algeria had been a French colony for 26 years, long enough for Algerians to begin thirsting for freedom. Revolutionary talk spread through influential local shamans who claimed to have supernatural power guaranteeing victory. But the hoped for rebellion was not to be. In the end, the trickery and deception of a French magician convinced the people that France was a power they could not beat. The result? Another century of bondage. Satan, the Father of Lies, understands full well the incredible power of deception to manipulate, influence, and keep you in bondage. Jesus promised freedom, but we can’t afford to be ignorant of his lies.

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Principles of Spiritual Warfare 4 – Satan: the Enemy, Adversary, Accuser, Devil, Thief

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PRINCIPLES OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE 4 - SATAN: THE ENEMY, ADVERSARY, ACCUSER, DEVIL, THIEF

JAKE STIMPSON | SPIRITUAL WARFARE | SATAN | DEMONS | VICTORY | LIES | THOUGHTS | MIND | NAMES

Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu wrote in The Art of War, “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.” Too many of us today aren’t aware of the full victory that is ours through Jesus’ death on the cross, and we’re even more clueless about this enemy of ours, referred to in the Bible as Satan, the Enemy, the Adversary, the Accuser, the Devil, the Thief, and many more.

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Principles of Spiritual Warfare 3 – 4 Questions to Ask Before Going to War

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PRINCIPLES OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE 3 - 4 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE GOING TO WAR

JAKE STIMPSON | SPIRITUAL WARFARE | SATAN | DEMONS | VICTORY | LIES | THOUGHTS | MIND | SATAN’S KINGDOM

In the middle of the Korean War, two opposing views arose regarding victory. General Douglas MacArthur urged the US dramatically increase the war effort by invading Communist China. General Omar Bradley, whose opinion was held by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, warned instead that the real enemy was not China but the Soviet Union. In a famous Senate hearing, Bradley denounced MacArthur’s strategy, declaring, “Frankly, in the opinion of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, this strategy would involve us in the wrong war, at the wrong place, at the wrong time, and with the wrong enemy.” As we continue this series on spiritual warfare, it’s vital to make sure we’re fighting the right war, in the right place, at the right time, with the right enemy. Let’s look at 4 questions to ask before going to war.

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Principles of Spiritual Warfare 2 – 7 Simple Things You Need to Know

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PRINCIPLES OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE 2 - 7 SIMPLE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

JAKE STIMPSON | SPIRITUAL WARFARE | SATAN | DEMONS | ANGELS | POWER | AUTHORITY | VICTORY | LIES

Matthew Henry wrote in his famous commentary, “The devil, though he is an enemy to all saints, is a conquered enemy. The Captain of our salvation has defeated and disarmed him; we have nothing to do but to pursue the victory.” We are engaged in a great spiritual war concerning our souls, and though our enemy is terrifying in his skill to manipulate and deceive, we have nothing to fear. It’s time to wake up, get to the fight, and receive the victory Jesus won for us on the cross.

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Principles of Spiritual Warfare 1 – We Are In A War

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PRINCIPLES OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE 1 - WE ARE IN A WAR

JAKE STIMPSON | SPIRITUAL WARFARE | SATAN | DEMONS | ANGELS | POWER | AUTHORITY | VICTORY | LIES

On November 7, 1791, .America experienced what some historians call its most decisive military defeat ever. American troops went into battle with superior numbers and better arms – victory seemed guaranteed – which made the ensuing defeat all the more catastrophic. What happened? Major Denny, one of the few survivors, pointed out the problem: “a [lack of] knowledge of the collected force and situations of the enemy; of this we were perfectly ignorant.” We are engaged in a spiritual war for our souls. If we ant to win, we can’t afford to remain ignorant of the Enemy and his tactics.

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