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4 Biblical Secrets About Jesus and Demons

Shepherd's Grove • Jul 5, 2025 • 36 min

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Summary

In this practical teaching, Pastor Bobby Schuller reminds believers that Jesus equipped His followers with real authority over demonic forces. Rather than living in fear or confusion, believers should recognize that the enemy's main tactic is influencing our thoughts and speech to keep us bound. By commanding the enemy to flee with God's Word, engaging in heartfelt worship, and walking daily in the Holy Spirit, believers can experience total spiritual victory.

Themes

Spiritual WarfareAuthority of the BelieverPower of God's WordPraise and WorshipWalking in the Holy Spirit

Pastor's Points

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Slap it down: Take authority over the enemy and command him to go using God's Word

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Engage in thanksgiving, praise, and worship

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Be led continuously by the Holy Spirit

Key Points

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Jesus equipped believers with authority over demonic spirits as a regular, foundational part of Christian life and ministry.
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The enemy is not a terrifying or impressive monster; he operates like a gross pest, while deceptively appearing as an angel of light.
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Satan currently functions as the ruler and god of this present world, blinding minds and directing forces of darkness until Christ returns.
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God's delay in sending Christ back is an act of divine mercy, preserving a window of opportunity for lost souls to hear the gospel and be saved.
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The enemy's primary tactic is influencing a person's thoughts until they speak negative or false declarations with confidence.
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Whatever believers bind or loose on earth through their words carries real spiritual authority in the heavenly realm.
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To overcome spiritual attacks, believers must directly command the enemy to leave using Scripture ('slap it down') rather than begging God or striving in self-effort.
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Heartfelt praise and worship serve as spiritual weapons that embarrass the adversary, silence spiritual attack, and shift control to the Holy Spirit.

Sermon Moments

“There's nothing impressive or scary about the enemy—he is only scary in the way a cockroach is gross.”

“On the first page of Mark, the demons recognize Jesus instantly and freak out, while it takes the disciples a year and a half to figure out who He is.”

“In spiritual warfare, believers are the cats and the enemy is the mouse—we hold the authority in Christ.”

“God delays Christ's return not out of powerlessness, but out of merciful love, keeping the door open for lost souls to be saved.”

“Most intrusive, negative thoughts come to you rather than from you; do not let the enemy build a nest in your mind.”

“You win over spiritual attacks by 'slapping them down'—directly commanding the enemy to flee with Scripture rather than begging God for protection.”

“Praise and worship embarrass the enemy, silencing his voice and releasing God's presence and peace into your life.”

“Lord, I want to do it all at Your pace, in Your presence, with Your power.”

This Week

Directly command intrusive negative thoughts or spiritual harassment to leave in Jesus' name as soon as they arise.

Speak God's Word and scriptural declarations aloud whenever you feel targeted by fear, doubt, or temptation.

Turn on praise and worship music during moments of spiritual heaviness to silence the enemy and refocus on God.

Guard your speech daily by refusing to express or dwell on false, destructive thoughts plant by the enemy.

Practice walking in continuous fellowship with the Holy Spirit rather than relying on legalistic striving or human willpower.

Pray Pastor Bobby's daily declaration: 'Lord, I want to do it all at Your pace, in Your presence, with Your power.'

Actively share the gospel with lost friends and family, remembering that Christ delays His return so that more may be saved.

Remember This

Believers have complete authority in Jesus' name to overcome spiritual attacks by commanding the enemy to leave, praising God, and walking continuously in the Holy Spirit.

A Challenge for You

Stand firm on the Word of God, praise His name, and pray daily: 'Lord, I want to do it all at Your pace, in Your presence, with Your power.'

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