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Spiritual Warfare And The Believer
Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 27, 2024 (message contributor)
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1. Blind To The Battle (2 Part Message)
Contributed on Sep 27, 2024
Blind to the Battle Pastor Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship
Blind to the Battle (Parts 1 & 2) October 6 & 20 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Kings 8-17 The bloodiest Day in U.S. history was Sept. 17, 1862, when about 4,700 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War battle of Antietam. Pearl Harbor killed 2,388 ...read more
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2. Uncovering The Unseen Realm: Our Role As Believers
Contributed on May 9, 2025
We accept the existence of things we cannot see, like gravity, wind, or radio waves. In the same way, there is a spiritual reality just as real, Yet most Christians say that Satan is just a metaphor of evil; the same with the demonic realm.
Uncovering the Unseen Realm: Our Role as Believers January 5, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Ephesians 6:10-17 2 Kings 6:15-17 Introduction: The Reality Beyond the Veil Good morning, church. Today, we step into a realm that few talk about but all of us are affected by—the ...read more
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3. The Cosmos: Satan’s System Of Control
Contributed on May 9, 2025
As we continue our journey into spiritual warfare, we turn our focus to what the Bible calls “the world”—not the physical earth, but the organized system under Satan.
The Cosmos: Satan’s System of Control January 12, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 John 2:15–17 Introduction: The Hidden Hand Behind the World Good morning, church. As we continue our journey into spiritual warfare, we turn our focus to what the Bible calls “the world”—not ...read more
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4. Understanding Satan’s Nature And Tactics
Contributed on May 9, 2025
Today we explore one of the most essential aspects of our spiritual warfare series: the nature and tactics of Satan. Understanding our enemy equips us to resist his schemes and walk in the authority Christ has given us.
Understanding Satan’s Nature and Tactics January 19, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Ezekiel 28:12-19; Isaiah 14:12-15; 2 Corinthians 11:14; John 8:44; Ephesians 6:11-12 Introduction: The Cosmic Struggle Good morning, CrossWay Christian Fellowship. Today we explore one of ...read more
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5. Demons: Agents Of Deception And Destruction
Contributed on May 9, 2025
One of the most dangerous mistakes Christians can make is to either underestimate or overestimate the influence of demonic forces. While some ignore their presence altogether, others attribute every inconvenience to demonic activity
Demons: Agents of Deception and Destruction March 9, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Mark 5:1-20; Revelation 16:13-14 Introduction: The Reality of Demonic Forces One of the most dangerous mistakes Christians can make is to either underestimate or overestimate the influence ...read more
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6. The Rebellion In Heaven - The Cosmic Backdrop Of Our Earthly Struggles
Contributed on May 9, 2025
What if I told you that everything we are witnessing in the world today—wars, deception, gender confusion, moral chaos, hatred of God’s people—is not random?
The Rebellion in Heaven - The Cosmic Backdrop of Our Earthly Struggles March 16, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Revelation 12:7-12; Ezekiel 28:12-19; Isaiah 14:12-15 Introduction: Understanding the Battle Before the Battle What if I told you that everything we are ...read more
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7. The Battleground
Contributed on May 9, 2025
Genesis 3 is not just an old story—it is the moment that defines our struggle today. Every temptation, every deception, every act of rebellion against God finds its roots in this battleground.
The Battleground February 26, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Genesis 3 Introduction: The First Battlefield in the War of the Ages Every great conflict has a moment where the first strike is made, where the battle officially begins. In American history, we remember The ...read more
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8. Modern Satanism - Part 1: Media, Education, Entertainment, & Culture
Contributed on May 9, 2025
The battle between good and evil is not just taking place in unseen realms—it is unfolding right before our eyes. And it is taking place in media, education, entertainment, and culture.
Modern Satanism - Part 1: Media, Education, Entertainment, & Culture April 6, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Corinthians 4:4 Introduction: The Rise of Satanic Influence in Modern Culture Church, I want to begin today by stating something that has become more and more ...read more
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9. The Greatest Victory: The Resurrection Over Spiritual Warfare
Contributed on May 9, 2025
The resurrection of Jesus Christ was not just a miraculous event—it was a direct counterattack against the forces of Satan and the fulfillment of Genesis 3:15: “He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”
The Greatest Victory: The Resurrection Over Spiritual Warfare April 20 , 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Colossians 2:13-15 Introduction: The Ultimate Battle and Victory Every war has a defining battle that turns the tide of history. • In World War II, it was D-Day—June ...read more
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10. Modern Satanism (Part 2): Why Sex, Drugs, And Rock & Roll Matter
Contributed on May 9, 2025
The phrase “Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll” has become synonymous with rebellion, excess, and indulgence, but where did this mindset originate? How did an entire industry become a playground for darkness?
Modern Satanism (Part 2): Why Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll Matter April 27, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Corinthians 11:14-15 Introduction: The Power of Music and the Hidden Influence Music is not neutral. It was designed by God as a tool of worship, but like ...read more
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11. Modern Satanism - Part 3: How The Enemy Destroys Identity, Innocence, And Hope (But Christ Brings Freedom)
Contributed on May 9, 2025
The highest form of love is not silent tolerance, but bold truth that leads to repentance and redemption.
Modern Satanism - Part 3: How the Enemy Destroys Identity, Innocence, and Hope (But Christ Brings Freedom) May 4, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Genesis 1:27; John 10:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 1:24-32; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Today, we step into a sensitive, yet ...read more
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12. Modern Satanism 4: Counterfeit Systems And Luciferian Agendas, The Illuminati, Freemasonry, And False Religious Systems
Contributed on May 9, 2025
We're not just battling bad ideas or dealing with moral decline. We are up against a coordinated, ancient, supernatural agenda — a Luciferian framework hiding in plain sight.
Modern Satanism 4: Counterfeit Systems and Luciferian Agendas, The Illuminati, Freemasonry, and False Religious Systems ***Note, This was Written to be Delivered in 2 Segments*** May 11, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Ephesians 5:11-13 11 Take no part in the unfruitful ...read more
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13. The Believer's Victory In Jesus Christ
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
As Americans, we honor those who died so we could live in freedom. But as Christians, we must also honor the One who died to free us from sin, darkness, and the grip of Satan himself.
The Believer’s Victory in Jesus May 12, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 5:5-6 A War Worth Remembering Today is Memorial Day weekend. For many, it is a time of cookouts, flag-waving, and gatherings. But for a moment, we pause to remember the fallen—those who paid ...read more
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14. Overcoming Temptation: Jesus’ Example In Resisting Satan
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
Jesus didn’t just defeat temptation for Himself — He demonstrated how you can walk in victory. Armed with the Word. Filled with the Spirit. Anchored in your God-given identity. Temptation is inevitable — but defeat is not.
Overcoming Temptation: Jesus’ Example in Resisting Satan June 8, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 4:1-11 We’ve spent the last several months pulling back the veil on the enemy’s tactics — exposing his schemes, his snares, and his shadow games. Let’s be real: Satan is ...read more
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15. The Battle For The Mind: Taking Thoughts Captive
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
You have around 6,000 thoughts per day. According to cognitive neuroscience, the average person generates 6,000+ thoughts daily. The question isn’t if you’re thinking—but what are you thinking? And more importantly, who is influencing those thoughts?
The Battle for the Mind: Taking Thoughts Captive June 29, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Corinthians 10:5 INTRODUCTION: The Mind is a Mindfield You have around 6,000 thoughts per day. According to cognitive neuroscience, the average person generates 6,000+ thoughts ...read more
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16. Spiritual Sleepiness: Shallowing Theology And The Church Growth Movement
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
We live in an age where worship teams rival pop bands, and the Sunday sermon has been carefully distilled into a 28-minute TED Talk with a side of Scripture. But beneath the gloss of production and the metrics lurks a growing hollowness.
Spiritual Sleepiness: Shallowing Theology and the Church Growth Movement July 13, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Peter 2:1-3, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, Revelation 3:14-16, 2 Peter 1:5-8 Introduction: Navigating The Fog of Modern Faith On September 1, 1983, Korean Air Flight 007 ...read more
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17. Warfare Prayer And Fasting
Contributed on Jul 16, 2025
Prayer and fasting are not passive religious rituals; they are mighty weapons in God’s arsenal to demolish strongholds and advance His Kingdom in the unseen realm
Warfare Prayer and Fasting July 20, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 17:21, James 5:13-18, Ephesians 6:10-20 Introduction Prayer and fasting are not passive religious rituals; they are mighty weapons in God’s arsenal to demolish strongholds and advance His Kingdom ...read more