Spiritual warfare is not a momentary gust of emotion to frighten the devil away in a few moments of time. Quite the opposite! Real spiritual warfare is a mental condition and a life-long commitment; it is not so much an action as it is a determined and committed attitude of the mind. #Drillsergeantseries #Drillsargent #Barbaranuttduffey #Barbarahammonds #Fireministries
Dealing with the winds and waves in your life. This GREAT STORM THAT AROSE was a great opportunity for the disciples to learn that Jesus Christ is Lord of the wind and the waves! After exercising authority over this unseen turbulence and speaking to the waves of the sea, the Word says that "the wind ceased, and there was a GREAT CALM" Mark 4:39 Jesus matched a Great storm with a great calm, and he will do it EVERYTIME. #Drillsergeantseries #Drillsargent #Barbaranuttduffey #Barbarahammonds #Firem...
How real warfare began. Most ministries who have fallen in recent times would not have fallen if they had not given some kind of place to the devil in their minds. Those who have fallen would be the very first to tell you that they left a door open for demonic attack somewhere along the way, by not dealing with some unseen, private area of their lives. Remember it started with Adam who shifted the blame to Eve rather than acknowledge that he had committed sin when he ate freely of the forbidden ...
Biblical spiritual warfare. Though the Old Testament is full with illustrations of spiritual warfare, such as the Battle of Jericho, Jehoshaphat and his singers, David and Goliath, the words "war" or "warfare" only occur five times in the entire New Testament. Let us find out why? Does it refer to the devil or mostly the flesh? #Drillsergeantseries #Drillsargent #Barbaranuttduffey #Barbarahammonds #Fireministries
What about witches? Though Elijah stood physically alone on Mount Carmel that day, he single-handedly confronted the prophets of Baal with the power of God and saw their total destruction. These Old Testament Baal worshippers were the equivalent of today's witches and satanists. Yet, these Old Testament devil worshippers, who genuinely did possess strong satanic powers, did not prevail over the power of God and they never will. #Drillsergeantseries #Drillsargent #Barbaranuttduffey #Barbarahammon...
There is nothing new under the sun. Satan used all of these things as a part of his plan to destroy the church before it could destroy him. Yet, his plan to destroy the Church of Jesus Christ miserably failed. God had another plan! Rather than destroy the Church, the Church arose in the power of the Spirit to meet the challenge-just as we shall rise in our own day to meet any challenge that the enemy would attempt to put before us! #Drillsergeantseries #Drillsargent #Barbaranuttduffey #Barbaraha...
Why warfare today? Ignorance of God's Word always leaves the Body of Christ in a dangerous position. As Hosea 4:6 says, "My people are destroyed for the lack of knowledge...." Where ignorance is rampant concerning the Word, and especially concerning the devil and our authority over him, superstition nearly always prevails-resulting in all kinds of "spiritual hocus-pocus" in order to "shoo the devil away." #Drillsergeantseries #Drillsargent #Barbaranuttduffey #Barbarahammonds #Fireministries...
Ridiculous and unscriptural behavior. As we approach this topic we must guard against superstitious, homemade, remedies about spiritual warfare and base our teachings and actions firmly on what the Word of God has to say- and not on emotions, wild imaginations or an exciting hype that temporarily thrills a frenzied crowd of novice or young inexperienced believers. #Drillsergeantseries #Drillsargent #Barbaranuttduffey #Barbarahammonds #Fireministries
Spoiling Principalities and Powers. In Colossians 2:15, Paul vividly portrays Jesus' victory and Satan's defeat. It says, "And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it." #Drillsergeantseries #Drillsargent #Barbaranuttduffey #Barbarahammonds #Fireministries
Dealing with spiritual hostages. Jesus Christ came into the world to "untie" and "unloose" Satan's binding powers over us. At the cross, He unraveled Satan's power, until finally, his redemptive work was complete and our liberty was fully purchased. #Drillsergeantseries #Drillsargent #Barbaranuttduffey #Barbarahammonds #Fireministries
Dealing with spiritual warfare mania. This emphasis on spiritual warfare is good in respect that it has caused us to become familiar with our adversary, the devil, and how he operates. When we understand his mode of operation, then we can foil his attacks against us. This oath is the very reason that Paul, concerning the devil and his mode of operation, told the Corinthians, "...we are not ignorant of Satan's devices" (Second Corinthians 2:). #Drillsergeantseries #Drillsargent #Barbaranuttduffey...
God wants a relationship with us more than anything else. He wants intimacy more than you trying to work things out. Jesus is saying I love you. I want to show you some things and I want my beauty to be seen in you. It's all about relationship not by works. #Drillsergeantseries #Drillsargent #Barbaranuttduffey #Barbarahammonds #Fireministries
God's timing and God's way in the fiery trial may not be our way. In the midst of the trial the aim of the enemy is to keep us so frustrated and pressured that we think that we cannot think clearly or even make proper decisions. God is not the author of confusion but of peace. #Drillsergeantseries #Drillsargent #Barbaranuttduffey #Barbarahammonds #Fireministries
Don't allow your circumstances to distract you, but keep JESUS before your eyes. Fear will always distract. Keep your focus on JESUS, knowing that he will not fail you. Be determined not distracted. #Drillsergeantseries #Drillsargent #Barbaranuttduffey #Barbarahammonds #Fireministries
The Spirit will lead you, but Satan will drive you! The word warns us of satan's effort to deceive and to tempt you to act on impulse. Remember our enemy is a great counterfeiter. The Holy Spirit gently guides and directs God's children. #Drillsergeantseries #Drillsargent #Barbaranuttduffey #Barbarahammonds #Fireministries
The end-time army must choose the way of the cross or the way of the self-life. It is your life reigning or Mine says God! The flesh will not be anointed, it's Calvary In the face of enemy power, and the devil hates this truth... #Drillsergeantseries #Drillsargent #Barbaranuttduffey #Barbarahammonds #Fireministries
Don't live under your circumstances, praise don't pout. Praise will set the tone for your surroundings. Praise conquers depression. There is power in praise to lift your spirits and alleviate the temptation to complain. Remember ... Praise Don't Pout #Drillsergeantseries #Drillsargent #Barbaranuttduffey #Barbarahammonds #Fireministries
Become totally dependent on God's Son. Know that God is alive in you. Jesus is alive in you. Depend upon him and come through victoriously. If you feel you are falling apart, know this.... God is not falling apart..... You can depend on him. #Drillsergeantseries #Drillsargent #Barbaranuttduffey #Barbarahammonds #Fireministries
We can walk through the fiery trials and emerge as victors. We need not fall a part because of satan's temptations and pressures. In the midst of a fiery trial It's the promise that will prevail not the pressure of your situations, if you abide in the will of God. #Drillsergeantseries #Drillsargent #Barbaranuttduffey #Barbarahammonds #Fireministries
Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit. So we can rest in His ability to bring a solution to our problems. We can joy in the God of our salvation, knowing that in His presence is the route to lasting peace even in the midst of fiery trials. Keep your eyes on Jesus and don't be sidetracked by the problem. God is bigger than anything you will ever face. How big is your God? It's all about His Presence.....Not the Problem. Drill Sergeant #Drillsergeantseries #Drillsargent #Barbaranuttduffey #...
Remember that the battle Is not yours, but God's. Resting and being quiet instead of becoming panicky refrains the flesh from acting prematurely. Be obedient, rest and rejoice. Pause don't panic... Drill Sergeant #Drillsergeantseries #Drillsargent #Barbaranuttduffey #Barbarahammonds #Fireministries
The Father is saying to us, " I am wooing you. I am calling you unto myself. Will you obey? I love you, I am with you. I'll never leave or forsake you. Will you lay down everything for my cause? Move forward led by my Spirit. Drill Sergeant #Drillsergeantseries #Drillsargent #Barbaranuttduffey #Barbarahammonds #Fireministries
Believe the Gospel it says to Repent not just to Love, that is step # 1. To be in God you have to receive all he has asked and provided for his children. You cannot pick and chose what parts you want and discard the rest. That's not how serving God works. Drill Sergeant #Drillsergeantseries #Drillsargent #Barbaranuttduffey #Barbarahammonds #Fireministries
Drills from the Sergeant Testing time is a very quiet time in a controlled setting. Someone in authority is usually overseeing the environment. All testing has a starting time and a finishing time set. Now did you pass the test, or do you have to take it over? #Drillsergeantseries #Drillsargent #Barbaranuttduffey #Barbarahammonds #Fireministries
