Tag: exorcism
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Why are some Christians spiritually stronger than others?
People who aren’t properly motivated don’t tend to change. But when they are, they do. If you don’t develop spiritual muscle, not only will you suffer, but people you care about might suffer as well. This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) explores the disciples’ failure to help a severely demonized boy in Mark…
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Is this the sermon demons don’t want you to hear?
What “doorways” do we open which give permission to the demonic to function in our lives? What practices help us live freely and victoriously in Christ? This sermon (also released as a podcast episode), explores the confusing and alarming story in Mark 5:1-20, and helps us answer questions about the demonic. It’s a much-neglected topic.…
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Clashing with the kingdom of darkness and demons
When Jesus came to proclaim the Kingdom of God he was not doing so in neutral territory. In Satan’s view, Jesus was an intruder trying to encroach on his turf. A clash was inevitable. This sermon (also posted as a podcast episode) addresses demons, the kingdom of darkness, and looks at Jesus’ exorcisms in Mark…
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Singing in the storm [Sermon]
Are you feeling under strain? Would you like to know a little thing that is actually a big thing and which can help you navigate your trials? In this sermon on Acts 16:16-34 I explore Paul and Silas singing in prison and the power of… music!
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Paul, Silas, and the power of singing in prison (Growing deeper with Acts 16:16-34)
In this episode of The Pulse Podcast I explore Acts 16:16-34, the exorcism of a slave-girl, Paul and Silas singing in jail at midnight, conversion, and the power of song to amplify our awareness of the goodness of God.
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The battle is real [Sermon plus extra content]
What if spiritual warfare was real? And what if you were in it (whether you realized it or not)? That’s what this message on Luke 4:31-44 explores. Plus, new ‘going deeper’ audio content!
