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Messed With The Wrong One

Stephen Chandler

Union Church • Mar 23, 2026 • 52 min

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Summary

In this powerful message, Pastor Stephen Chandler reminds believers that we live on a spiritual battlefield against a foe who has already been defeated by Jesus Christ. The enemy seeks to rob us of peace, health, and purpose, but we often suffer loss not because we are defenseless, but because we are unaware. By recognizing the unseen battle, closing open doors of anger and sin, and actively declaring the Word of God in prayer, we can step into supernatural victory and see heavenly breakthrough released in our daily lives.

Themes

Spiritual WarfareArmor of GodPrayer and AuthorityClosing Open DoorsScripture Declaration

Pastor's Points

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I must know how to recognize the war

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You've got to know what weapons you have access to

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The greatest defense is the offense

Key Points

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Our true battle is not against human beings, flesh, or earthly systems, but against organized spiritual forces of evil in the unseen realm.
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Satan seeks to steal, kill, and destroy our health, peace, relationships, and purpose, but Jesus offers abundant life over a foe who is already defeated.
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Where the enemy attacks hardest is often an indication that God is preparing to bring about a great and supernatural breakthrough in your life.
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The enemy attacks either by trying to flood and overwhelm you with multiple simultaneous trials or by entering through open spiritual doors.
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Maintaining uncontrolled anger and ongoing silent conflict leaves an open door that gives the devil a foothold in your home and relationships.
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Open doors to spiritual opposition include unrepented sin, unaddressed trauma, a lack of personal discipline, and negative influences from bitter people.
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Guarding your heart requires being intentional about what you listen to, shutting out faithless voices, and surrounding yourself with faith-filled believers.
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Sermon Moments

“The Pearl Harbor attack was so deadly not because we were defenseless, but because we were unaware.”

“Wherever the enemy attacks the most is an indication of where God is getting ready to do something great and something supernatural.”

“The enemy only attacks what he's intimidated by.”

“Your ex is not your enemy... He wants to get you so irate against another human that you do not realize that that human is nothing more than a puppet in the hand of the enemy.”

“Just because you're not talking doesn't mean the devil's not. And in your silence, you are giving him room to speak.”

“God hates sin because sin destroys His children and opens their lives to the attack of the enemy.”

“The Roman soldier had a shield that would not just protect, but it would extinguish... Faith extinguishes every negative thought.”

“When you lift your voice to heaven, things shift here on earth.”

This Week

Identify and close any open doors in your life, such as unhandled anger, unresolved conflict, or unrepented sin, before ending your day.

Evaluate the podcasts, media, and social influences you consume daily, eliminating bitter or faithless voices to guard your heart.

Put on the full armor of God each morning by intentionally aligning your thoughts with truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation.

Memorize key Scripture promises to speak aloud as the Sword of the Spirit whenever anxiety, fear, or doubt attacks your mind.

Resolve interpersonal conflicts quickly through open, honest communication rather than allowing silent resentment to give Satan a foothold.

Shift your prayer time from begging God to declaring His written promises and exercising spiritual authority over your household.

Set aside intentional intercessory prayer time each week to pray over your marriage, children, and church family, standing firm against demonic opposition.

Remember This

Believers overcome spiritual warfare not by relying on human effort, but by recognizing the unseen battle, closing open doors of sin and anger, and declaring the Word of God in authoritative prayer.

A Challenge for You

Don't beg—declare over your life. Take authority over your household and drive out anxiety, oppression, and sickness in Jesus' name, standing firm on the truth that when you lift your voice to heaven, things shift on earth.

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