John Wesley
"We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against wicked spirits in heavenly places." Eph. 6:12. 1. It has been frequently observed that there are no gaps or chasms in the creation of…
Read the full text“We're not fighting against flesh and blood.”
A practical sermon teaching that faith is the mechanism by which believers receive blessings already provided in the spiritual realm. The speakers explain the 'two arenas' (physical and spiritual), contrast God's grace with our faith-response, encourage confession, giving in expectancy, and claim healing, prosperity, and salvation as present realities to be received by faith.
“The Bible tells us in Ephesians we're not fighting against flesh and blood but we're fighting against spirits.”
A practical sermon teaching that God has already provided blessings in the unseen (spiritual) realm and that faith — not frantic effort — is the key to receiving them. The speaker explains the ‘two arenas’ (spiritual and physical), warns against ignorance and spiritual attack, and urges listeners to receive through faith, confession, and resisting the enemy.
“Ephesians 6:12 says, '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.'”
A multi‑speaker licensing service in which five new preachers preached brief sermons on trusting God in hardship, being kept by God, rejoicing through trials, standing against spiritual darkness, and serving the least of these. The event combined worship, prayer, commissioning, and practical calls to faith, endurance, spiritual authority, and compassionate ministry.
“When Paul says, 'we wrestle not against flesh and blood' — our battle is not against people but against spiritual forces.”
A sermon warning believers about Lucifer's deceptive tactics — his ability to masquerade as an angel of light and use fleshly conduits (media, relationships, desires) to blind people ('eyes wide shut'). The preacher explains biblical examples (Paul's warnings, Ephesians 6, Genesis 3), exposes practical conduits of deception, and exhorts the congregation to prayer, Scripture, vigilance, and repentance.
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