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Messed With The Wrong One
Mar 22, 2026 · Pastor Stephen Chandler
This sermon, "Messed With The Wrong One" by Pastor Stephen Chandler, focuses on spiritual warfare and how believers can effectively engage and overcome the enemy. The core message is that while believers are under attack, they are fighting a defeated foe and can achieve victory by understanding the nature of the war, recognizing the enemy's tactics, and utilizing their spiritual weapons. Life is a spiritual battlefield where believers are under constant...This sermon, "Messed With The Wrong One" by Pastor Stephen Chandler, focuses on spiritual warfare and how believers can effectively engage and overcome the enemy. The core message is that while believers are under attack, they are fighting a defeated foe and can achieve victory by understanding the nature of the war, recognizing the enemy's tactics, and utilizing their spiritual weapons. Life is a spiritual battlefield where believers are under constant attack from an enemy whose goal is to steal, kill, and destroy. Despite the attacks, the enemy has already been defeated through the authority of God and the blood of Jesus. The only way to lose is by not showing up to the fight. Unawareness as a Weakness: Similar to the attack on Pearl Harbor, a major cause of tragedy is unawareness of the enemy's presence and tactics. Enemy's Tactics: Overwhelming: The enemy tries to flood believers with problems, leading to exhaustion, anger, and loss of peace Open Doors: The enemy exploits open doors created by sin, trauma, lack of discipline, and unhealthy relationships Armor of God: The sermon details the pieces of the armor of God and their function in spiritual warfare Belt of Truth: Replaces lies believed with God's truth Breastplate of Righteousness: Guards the heart Shoes of the Gospel of Peace: Allows believers to march through any terrain, sharing hope Shield of Faith: Extinguishes the fiery darts (negative thoughts) of the enemy Helmet of Salvation: Restores the mind to original settings Sword of the Spirit (Word of God): The only offensive weapon, used for prayer and declaring God's promises Power of Prayer and the Word: Prayer, especially praying God's word, releases heaven, engages warring angels, and breaks through demonic opposition Repentance and Humility: Recognizing and repenting of open doors (sin, pride, stubbornness) and embracing humility is crucial for closing access to the enemy Surrender to Jesus: Ultimately, true victory comes from surrendering to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior References Ephesians 6:12 John 10:10 Isaiah 59:19 Ephesians 6:11 (implied through context of not giving the devil a foothold) Ephesians 6:14-17 (referencing the armor of God) Proverbs 4:23 Acts 12:2 Daniel 10:3 Romans 3:23Read more
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