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Self-Pity is Destructive in a Christian’s Life

Christians must avoid self-pity! Self-pity can lead to destructive behavior and possibly ruin your testimony for Jesus. To be an effective Christian, we must have a solid and overcoming testimony. When we walk in self-pity, we obviously are not walking victoriously. Yes, I must say that even a Christian can and will have days that are not as good as others, however, self-pity can cause a person to get in a “rut” of self-pity which can lead to depression and anxiety. These are issues that a Christian wants to avoid.

Let’s look at the nature of these words, such as self-pity, depression, anxiety, etc. The Bible says that Jesus is the name above every name. Obviously, these are names, correct? Names are also associated with evil spirits in the Bible. The Bible shows that “fever” was rebuked by Jesus, and “it left.” When we identify these names with spirits, we can have more of a possibility of fighting and ultimately getting rid of these issues.

Roots of Self-Pity

Some Christians’ self-pity roots go very deep. For example, if a person has been abused, whether mentally, physically, sexually, etc., the person’s mind and thoughts can wander back to those things and cause the person to fall into this state of feeling sorry for themselves. The main culprit is the spirits that are connected to these feelings. Yes, human beings can have feelings. However, the person must examine these as directed by the Holy Spirit. For example, if a family member dies, a period of grief can be normal. However, if the person dwells on the grief, an evil spirit may come and capitalize on this and cause an open door for other spirits, such as depression, suicide, etc.

Taking authority over what goes on in the mind is an important technique and should be a daily activity of every born-again Christian. The Deliverance ministry operates to set the captive free! People that have been victims of abuse are captives, and most feel extremely helpless when faced with these thoughts and feelings. This type of root behavior can only be effectively ministered to through the deliverance ministry. When ministered through deliverance, the results will be lasting. This lasting effect is particularly true when the person receiving deliverance applies spiritual warfare techniques. This spiritual “aftercare” is mandatory in maintaining the results of the ministry received. Many Christians will resort to other methods to “cure” themselves of their problem. However, a spiritual problem must be met with a spiritual remedy.

Hebrews 4:12: For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Remember, the name of Jesus is above every name in Heaven and in earth. The Bible was not just talking about humans and animals in this scripture. The scripture also talks about principalities, powers, rulers, and spiritual wickedness in heavenly places.

Philippians 2:9: Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

Ephesians 6:10-12Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

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Standing against Demonic Retaliation-Spiritual Attacks

By Pastor Dennis Williams

Standing against Demonic Retaliation-Spiritual Attacks

As long as we as Christians live on this earth we will be engaged in a war. This is not a physical war (although the enemy tries to make us think this) but a spiritual war.

1 Timothy 6:12: Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

All Christians should be engaged in the war one way or the other. Demonic retaliation is simply the enemy waging a war against you in response to a war that you have waged again him. This can also be referred to as a counter attack. That is why we must train our spirit man to be alert.

1 Peter 5:8:Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

The Bible tells us also to resist the power of the devil. This is not done in our own strength but in the strength of the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Deliverance Candidate

For example, a deliverance candidate comes to a deliverance minister with some very strong occult demons. The person is cooperative with the deliverance minster and the candidate receives total freedom and is rejoicing. This is when both parties have to be aware of demonic retaliation. The person receiving the ministry and the deliverance minister themselves are subject to demonic retaliation. There may be perfect peace and the presence of the anointing ,however, as the scripture relates to us that we must be alert concerning the tactics and strategies of the enemy. There is scriptural evidence that a demons after being cast out will seek to return to the “house” from which evicted.

Luke 11:24:When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out.

The unclean spirit will come out as conditions in the heart of the person receiving deliverance and the use of the name of Jesus , especially under the anointing of the power of God and the Word of God.

The deliverance candidate should be aware of this fact. When a deliverance minister prays for someone there should always be instructions given concerning warfare strategies. The candidate must learn how to cover themselves with the Blood of Jesus and let the Word of God play over their place of dwelling 24/7 is the preferred method. The deliverance minister should also give the person a quick course on how to pray binding and loosing prayers. These prayers should be prayed aggressively against the powers of darkness. The new believer may feel weak and inadequate when first praying these prayers. This is normal. However, persistence and the name Blood and the Word of God will defeat the enemy.

Matthew 21:21-22:Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done. 22And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

Matthew 16:19, “And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”

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Be Refreshed in the Lord

By Pastor Dennis Williams

Be Refreshed in the Lord

Christians sometimes need to be refreshed in the Lord. This fact would specifically apply to those that are constantly fighting in the spirit realm in spiritual warfare. This time of refreshing in the spirit will cause a renewal in spirit for the next battle. Lest the warrior get weary in well doing.

Galatians 6:9:And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Isaiah 44:3-5:For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring:4And they shall spring up as among the grass, as willows by the water courses. 5One shall say, I am the LORD’s; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto the LORD, and surname himself by the name of Israel.

The Lord is the one that has the power to refresh as in the spirit realm as we submit our wills to Him. Without this refreshing a well-meaning Christian may find themselves even groing weary in the things of the Lord.
The Holy Spirit will come and comfort us as we put our hope and trust in Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 1:4: Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

John 16:7: Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

When a Christian is involved in spiritual warfare there is an intense battle going on in the spirit realm. The Bible describes this warfare as wrestling. If we work too hard at wrestling without a break to give God the glory we will surely grow tired, weary and discouraged.

Ephesians 6: 10-12: Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11Put on the whole armour of God that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

One method of entering into the refreshment of the Lord would be to seek the Lord in praying the scriptures. This type of prayer is just talking to the Lord in your heavenly relationship with Him. This is not the same as warfare. This type of commune with the Lord is just to talk to Him and pray the scriptures in faith believing that He hears and will answer you.

Romans 4:17(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.

As we pray the Word of God we will begin to have a balance in our spiritual warfare ministry and the Lord will be able to refresh us quicker as we become knowledgeable of the full Word of God.

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The World Ending in 2012 – Christians Read Your Bibles

By Pastor Dennis Williams

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The World Ending in 2012- Christians Read Your Bibles

There has been much stirring around about the world ending in 2012. This is not the first time that someone has tried to predict the end of the World. The problem exists when Christians start to believe these types of predictions. They are lies from the pit of hell. A Christian should never trust secular writings for their information. Yes as a Christian we live in the world but are not of the world. This means that in order to know what the Lord says about this subject we must stop searching the internet and other forms of information to be enlightened. We must read our Bibles. When a Christian reads the Bible and believes what the Bible says then there will be no fear of tomorrow. Every Christian should be prepared for the World to end at any time and ready to meet the Lord Jesus Christ without fear.

Scientist have come up with all sorts of theories that attempt to convince those that are easily persuaded. These theories should not be believed to be the authority over the Word the God. The Bible will always be the final authority when discussing spiritual things. The subject of the World ending in 2012 is a spiritual issue. The Bible says a lot about the end of the World.

Mark 13:5-8: And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you: 6For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. 7And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet. 8For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows.

Mark 13:21-23:And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, lo, he is there; believe him not: 22For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect. 23But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.

The scripture that really should stand out in the Bible for the believer is Matthew 24:34-36.

Matthew 24:34-36: Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. 35Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. 36But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

This scripture says “no man knoweth the day or the hour but my Father only”. The Father in these scriptures refer to Father God. These scriptures do not even indicate that Jesus even knows anything about that day, how much more should we reject the fact that a mere man will know the exact day or hour. Many are accepting and have accepted in the past these false claims for the simple fact that they do not read or believe the Bible. Heaven is the final authority! We as Christians must believe the Bible.

If you are reading this article today and you are not a Christian. Please become one before time expires. No one is promised tomorrow and if the World did end in 2012 would you go to heaven. You must be sure of your answer. You must know that you know that you know beyond a shadow of a doubt. This is possible if you accept the fact that Jesus Christ came for your ticket to heaven. All you have to do is confess with you mouth and believe in your heart the Jesus Christ is your Lord. Now please say this prayer with me:

Father God in heaven I believe that you sent Jesus to die for my sins and that Jesus is God. Lord Jesus I ask you to forgive me of all my sins and the sins of my ancestors and come and live in my heart and be my personal Savior. I am truly sorry Lord and I receive your forgiveness and also forgive myself. I also ask you to fill me with the Holy Spirit with evidence of speaking in a heavenly language in Jesus name. Lord from this day forward I will read the Bible and seek you for the understanding of the Word of God in Jesus name-Amen.

The World Ending in 2012- Christians Read Your Bible

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Christians Being Overcome By the Flesh

By Pastor Dennis Williams

Christians Being Overcome By the Flesh

What is the flesh? Most Christians have a hard time understanding the concept of the flesh. The flesh is simply that part of us that responds to the natural world around us. Our physical body and our desires are what make up the flesh. Unfortunately, we as Christians have more to contend with than just our flesh. We also have the Spirit to deal with.

1 Corinthians 3:1:And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 2I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. 3For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?

One indication of being “dominated by the flesh” is that spirituality will be missing. Paul told the Church at Corinth that the reason that they were not able to grow in the spirit was because they were “carnal” or “fleshy”. If we look at this scripture we see certain characteristics associated with carnality and they are :envying, strife and divisions. As a deliverance ministry we have seen spirits that were also associated with these names. In other words with most fleshy activity there is a spirit that will be associated with it.

Galatians 5:16-25: This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. 18But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. 19Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 25If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

We see again in these scriptures “works of the flesh”. However I will just take one of these as an illustration. For example, witchcraft is not just carried out by the flesh alone, there is a spirit attached to this work of the flesh. This spirit is what motivates and causes a person to be overtaken. This is another characteristic of a person that appears to be “driven” in there activity. This activity takes place in the flesh but has a spirit that is driving the person to continue to desire to participate in the sinful act. The only remedy for this is the ministry of “casting out demons”. No amount of personal or psychiatric counseling will cause that person relief besides casting the demon out.

The flesh screams to be satisfied, however, if we through the Spirit of God mortify (put to death) the power of the flesh we will live a victorious Christian life.

Romans 12:1: I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

Christian Depression

By Pastor Dennis Williams

Christian Depression

There are many Christians that experience deep depressions. We must first of all know that this feeling is more than likely a spirit of depression.

Isaiah 61:3: To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness;

The symptoms of depression can include: sorrow of grief, excessive mourning, despair, depression, hopelessness, dejection, loneliness, self-pity, disappointment, and insomnia. The spirit of depression can stop of Christian in their tracks and cause them to be non-productive in the spirit realms and in the natural realms.

For example, when we have a loved one to die there is an natural period of grief. However, we should not continue to mourn for an indefinite amount of time. Grief in a short period can give us time to get rid of emotions that we should not keep inside us. Otherwise, we give ground to the spirit of depression. The secret is to allow the Holy Spirit through our relationship with the Lord to heal us. Additionally, we should seek to connect with the Christians that we have been associated with to find comfort. We should release this grief to the Lord and go on with life the best way that we can.

Isaiah 53:4: Surely He hath borne our grief and carried our sorrows.

When we trust in the Lord and not dwell on the past problems or sorrows we can be victorious in the war of depression. Most people (including Christian), are dwelling on past problems and woes prior to falling into the spirit of depression. We should cast all our cares on the Lord. However, in addition to casting our cares on the Lord we should also be doing our warfare over the mind to combat the thoughts of the devil. This is truly where the battle of depression will be defeated: is in the mind.

1 Peter 5:7:Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

2 Corinthians 10:3-5:For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.

When a Christian can, with the help of the Holy Spirit, train themselves to take authority over the thoughts that come in the mind, there the spirit of depression will not have a stronghold. Training of the mind is done by day to day practice of spiritual warfare tactics of binding and loosing and praying the scriptures.

Matthew 16:18-19 “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 “And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven,and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”

Matthew 18:18-20 “Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. 19 “Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. 20 “For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”

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The Weapon of Prayer in Christianity

By Pastor Dennis Williams

The Weapon of Prayer in Christianity

We must always remember as Christians that the Lord has not left of abandoned us. The Bible shows that “His eyes behold and his eyelids try the children of men”. Prayer is important to God in the dealing with people so we should contend to make prayer and important tool in our everyday lives.

Isaiah 58:9: Then shalt thou all, and the Lord shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am Then shalt shou delight thyself in the Lord and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.

When a Christian neglects their prayer lives, failure in all areas of life can be experienced. The Christian that does not pray is essentially robbing himself of the potential help that the Lord may be able to render in a certain situation that they may be going through. A Christian’s well-being, faith, fruits of the Spirit, victories in conflict and all other things that may arise in life will come to fruition through prayer.

When we have praying saints we will enhance the movement of the Lord in the local church and in His move to evangelize the souls of men that are to come into the kingdom. Prayer in the life of a believer has to be primary and not secondary. This placing prayer as a priority will always have the Lord at the forefront in dealing with your marriage, your family, finances, job, church and all the things that we as people consider important in our lives. We must put the Lord first in prayer in order to see Him move in our lives in the physical realms.

Matthew 6:33:But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you

Matthew 6:19-21 19Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

Matthew 6:24:No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Prayer is a divine ordinance made by the Lord. Praying saints are needed to carry out this divine ordinance and to fulfill the plan of salvation of men. There will be great results in the physical if praying saints will commit and submit to the Lord in the spiritual. A clean, submitted and prayerful heart will go a long way in fulfilling the prayer ministry that the Lord has called every born again believer to. If you are reading this article and are a Christian please begin to ask the Lord if you are fulfilling the prayer ministry that He has called you to.

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