Authority of Believers
Authority of Believers3
Mark 9:14
By Chuck Smith0MAT 10:1MAT 12:33MAT 15:21MRK 9:14MRK 16:17LUK 8:22CO 12:7EPH 2:2JAS 4:71PE 5:8Chuck Smith discusses the topic of demon possession, explaining the nature of demons as wicked spirits that can inhabit and control human bodies, causing various physical and mental afflictions. He explores the uncertain origins of demons, scriptural cases of possession, and the difference between possession and oppression. Smith emphasizes that individuals can become possessed through practices like spiritism and that believers have authority over demons through Jesus Christ. Ultimately, he reassures that complete victory is found in Christ, encouraging believers to resist the devil and not give him a foothold.
Authority and Unbelief Part 1
By Phil Beach Jr.2649:59ISA 61:1MAT 4:23MAT 17:20MRK 16:17LUK 10:19JHN 12:31ACT 1:8EPH 1:17HEB 11:6JAS 2:26Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the necessity of moving beyond mere belief in God's omnipotence to actively participating in faith through obedience and action. He illustrates this with examples from the lives of Abraham and Peter, highlighting that true faith requires stepping out and trusting God, especially in challenging circumstances. The sermon warns against the complacency of the church, which acknowledges God's power but fails to act on it, and calls for a deeper intimacy with God to empower believers to perform His works. Beach stresses that the authority given to the church is meant to be exercised through faith, prayer, and a commitment to God's will, urging believers to confront their unbelief and embrace their role in God's plan.
The Authority of the Believer: Exercising Our Dominion in Christ, Part 2
By Mike Bickle181:06:48GEN 1:26Mike Bickle emphasizes the authority of believers in Christ, explaining that upon being born again, we receive the same authority that Jesus has at the right hand of the Father. This authority is a gift from God, enabling us to enact His will on earth and resist the works of darkness. Bickle highlights the importance of understanding our dominion as given in Genesis, and how through Jesus' victory over Satan, we are empowered to challenge and overcome evil. He urges believers to actively use their authority to resist the devil, rather than passively accepting his attacks, and to recognize the significance of their role in God's plan for the earth.