Seven Demons That Attack The Church, Part 1

b You are in a rough spot!

c Operate under the banner of Christ

aa Never in our flesh, strength

bb The moment we do, we find the enemy finds our weakness.

2 Repent of compromise

a There was a serious doctrinal problem at Pergamos. Nicholas taught heresy, got others to follow him.

aa How sad when a church leader takes others with him/her.

b Discipline problem: ignored someone’s sin, let it go.

c Spirit of Balaam (Balak brought Balaam’s ministry)-money becomes the bottom line, goal.

aa Popular preaching replaced prophetic words

bb Image replaced annointing

cc Dulled our sword

3 Must rely on Christ-the Word is powerful. ...for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. 2 Cor 10:4 (NASB) Satan can be defeated by the power of the Word.

4 Overcomers are promised gifts.

a Eat hidden manna, not food offered to idols.

b The blessing of Jesus Himself.

aa Set among them a white stone

bb Acquittal, acceptance, acclaim

cc The new name? Jesus!

Conclusion:

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