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The Wrong Voice

Authentic Church • Aug 24, 2026 • 47 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

In this message from the Unstoppable series, Pastor Bobby Chandler teaches how believers can discern the voice of the Holy Spirit amidst competing and deceptive voices. Using Paul's encounter with Elymas the sorcerer in Acts 13, he highlights that spiritual growth requires character development and alignment with God's timing. By replacing spiritual deception with the truth of God's Word and relying on the Holy Spirit within us, believers can reject enemy lies and walk in abundant peace.

Themes

Spiritual DiscernmentHearing God's VoiceCharacter DevelopmentSpiritual WarfareScriptural Truth vs. LiesHoly Spirit Guidance

Pastor's Points

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1. The wrong voice will fight what God is about to change.

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2. You have to learn to recognize God's voice.

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3. You don't have to fight the wrong voice alone.

Key Points

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The wrong voice will fight what God is about to change.
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You have to learn to recognize God's voice.
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You don't have to fight the wrong voice alone.
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God tests and matures your character during periods of waiting so that you are spiritually prepared before stepping into assignments.
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Stepping into authority or influence before character development will destroy you.
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The closer a voice is to your life, the greater influence it exerts over your heart and decisions.
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Believers must guard what they connect to, recognizing that spiritual influences act like "spiritual Bluetooth" feeding their mind.
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Lies from the enemy cannot be defeated emotionally; they must be actively replaced by speaking the truth of God's Word.

Sermon Moments

“Influence without development will destroy you; God tests your character before placing you in positions of spiritual authority.”

“Spiritual Bluetooth analogy: You can sit in church seeing God's miracles, yet remain connected to a wrong source in your heart.”

“You cannot defeat a spiritual lie through emotional thinking; you must actively replace it with the truth of God's Word.”

“The answer in spiritual warfare is not a louder you, but more of Him—you do not scare the devil, but the Holy Spirit inside you does.”

“The enemy's voice always comes to steal peace and security, while God's voice yields peace, assurance, and abundant life.”

This Week

Audit your inner circle and establish healthy spiritual boundaries with influences that pull you away from God.

Test advice, thoughts, and messages against the written Word of God to ensure they align with Scripture.

When lying or negative thoughts arise, actively speak specific Scripture passages aloud to replace them with biblical truth.

Guard your atmosphere by filling your daily spaces—such as workouts, commutes, or chores—with worship and teaching.

Embrace periods of waiting as God's character-building process rather than rushing into positions of influence before you are ready.

Commit to regular prayer and fasting to stay sensitive to the Holy Spirit's guidance and timing.

Stop fighting spiritual battles in your own strength or emotion, and instead depend on the power of the Holy Spirit within you.

Remember This

Believers overcome deceptive spiritual voices by staying close to Jesus, anchoring their minds in Scripture, and relying on the Holy Spirit living within them.

A Challenge for You

Recognize the voice of the enemy that speaks to take away your peace, rebuke deceptive lies through the authority of Jesus, and rest in the assurance that Jesus gets the final word over your life.

These are personal sermon notes shared to help you remember the message — not a replacement for Scripture, your church, or your pastors.