Angels and Demons | Sunday Message

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Pastor Greg Laurie gives a message titled “Angels and Demons,” in which he dispels the myths and helps you understand the truth about the spiritual world. Listen in for a practical message! Notes People do not become angels; angels are angels! The Bible is full of stories of those who were miraculously spoken to, comforted, and delivered by angels; and sometimes angels speak to us, and we don’t even know it! 1. Angels sometimes deliver us from difficult situations. Angels played a major role in getting Peter out of prison again in Acts 12. 2. Sometimes angels stop us, and other times, they prompt us. Perhaps, we have headed for destruction and God changed our course. We may not always be aware of the presence of angels or predict how and when they will appear, but the Bible says they are there. It is entirely possible that you have even personally met an angel! If an angel were to appear to us right now, we would be tempted to worship it. As hard as it is to fathom, not all of the angels follow the Lord, due to a rebellion. 3. Before we talk about demons, let’s say a few words about their leader, the devil. The devil came from Heaven. This angelic rebellion was led by Satan himself. Lucifer was not satisfied with worshiping God. He himself wanted to be worshiped. Though the devil lost this once exalted position, he still has access to Heaven. The Bible describes Satan as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 4. The devil is not alone. He has a well-organized network of demon powers doing his bidding. We read numerous passages that refer to Satan and his minions. 5. The purpose of demons seems to be two-fold: They seek to hinder the purposes of God and to extend the power of Satan. 6. The devil knows his days are numbered. This is more than a political or ideological conflict; it’s a spiritual battle. Satan knows we are in the last days, and he is upping his game; we, as Christians, must do the same. Our offensive weapons are prayer and the proclamation of the gospel. The grammatical construction of this phrase, in the Greek, indicates Satan starts this. Why pick a fight with an angel more powerful than you? Answer: Sin makes you stupid! 7. The devil does not want you to know that he attacks with accusation. “A good general must penetrate the brain of his enemy.”—Victor Hugo There is no sin in a temptation, only in giving into it. It’s not the bait that constitutes sin; it’s the bite. Before we sin, while Satan is tempting us, he whispers: “You can get away with this.” After we sin, he shouts: “You will never get away with this!” 8. They overcome the devil by the blood of the Lamb. My access to God is the result of what Jesus has done for me. At the Cross of Calvary, Jesus dealt the decisive blow against Satan and his forces. It is through the blood of the Lamb I can even approach God and find the help I need. You will never overcome the devil as long as there is unconfessed sin in your heart. 9. They overcame by the word of their testimony. 10 They did not love their lives to the death. Jesus said, “There is joy in Heaven in the presence of the angels when one sinner repents.” The devil says, “tomorrow,” while the Holy Spirit says, “Today is the day of salvation.” --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org (https://harvest.org/) . This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. (https://harvest.org/harvest-partner/) Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupport See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

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• Spiritual Warfare