Stronghold Breaker

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For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 ESV.

It’s hard to win a war, you don’t realize you’re fighting.

Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. Ephesians 5:11 ESV

We have what we need to overcome the enemy in his efforts to deceive and defeat us!

The weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds. 2 Corinthians 10:4 ESV

A place where the enemy holds the high ground for attack.

You can’t win the spiritual war for your life and destiny without taking out the strongholds.

We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 ESV

A spiritual stronghold is any thought, thought pattern, mindset, or belief that exalts itself against God and His truth.

We are not wrestling against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12 NLT

There are real intellectual beings waring against Godly thoughts, designs and decisions.

The Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared. I Timothy 4:1 ESV

The devil and his minions spend most of their time perverting culture and constructing strongholds.

The enemy doesn’t have the authority to build a stronghold in your life.

Give not place to the devil. Eph 4:26 NKJV

Open doors lead to strongholds

Kick your little sin friend out or he’s going to build a stronghold!

Put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. Romans 13:14 ESV

Your old life and new life are not compatible, they’re combustable.

Throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God truly righteous and holy. Ephesians 4:22-24 ESV

Don’t X-out the Jesus factor!

The Son of God came to destroy the works of the devil. 1 John 3:8 NLT

The power for my breakthrough is not earthly, it’s eternal!

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Ephesians 6:10 NKJV

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2 NLT

Why can’t Jesus wear jewelry? - Because He breaks every chain!

It happens so regularly that it’s predictable. The moment I decide to do good, sin is there to trip me up. I truly delight in God’s commands, but it’s pretty obvious that not all of me joins in that delight. Parts of me covertly rebel, and just when I least expect it, they take charge. I’ve tried everything and nothing helps. I’m at the end of my rope. Is there no one who can do anything for me? Isn’t that the real question? The answer, thank God, is that Jesus Christ can and does. Romans 7:21-25 MSG

No hurt, history, or stronghold of the enemy can contain the believer who’s faith and focus is in Jesus.

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