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Demonic Hierarchy
Ephesians 6:10-12
• Principalities (ARCHAS): The first ones, most
excellent; A person or thing that goes before,
the first person or thing in a series.
• Powers (EXOUSIA): The power to rule or reign;
delegated authority; power exercised by leaders
or others in high positions because of the tasks
that they perform.
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Demonic Hierarchy-cont.
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• Rulers of Darkness of This World
(KOSMOKRATORAS): Refers directly to spiritual
princes who rule over nations. Every nation has
a ruling spirit (a prince) that expands and
furthers the kingdom of darkness. They draw
strength from the evil works/disobedience of
humanity in that region.
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Demonic Hierarchy-cont.
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• Spiritual Wickedness in Heavenly Places
(PNUEMATIKA PONERIA): Spiritual powers that
are evil and live in the atmosphere above the
Earth. Specific assignment is to lure
men/women away by their “own lusts” and
entice them to follow their way instead of
God’s way. Means to defile all flesh…
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Part 1:
The Spirit of FEAR
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2 Timothy 1:7
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power
and of love and of a sound mind.”
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Fear:
A distressing emotion aroused by impending danger,
evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined;
the feeling or condition of being afraid.
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Phobos
Fear, dread, terror, that which strikes terror. In
classical Greek the word signified flight. Later it came
to denote that which causes flight, hence fear, terror,
dread. “That which may cause flight.”
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Why Fear Comes…
The spirit of fear is released to attack the courage,
vision, belief and faith of the Christian Ambassador that
represents Christ and His Kingdom in the earth.
It’s purpose is abort one’s purpose, derail their destines
and assassinate someone’s future.
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Fear’s M.O. (Method of Operation)
How Fear Operates
•Thoughts
•Lies
•“Gates” (Eyes, Ears, Senses, etc.)
•Life’s Events/Circumstances
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F-False
E-Evidence
A-Appearing To Be
R-Real
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Next Week:
The Fruit of FEAR
“The Many Faces of Fear”
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Part 2:
The Fruit of FEAR
“The Many Faces of Fear”
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Recap From Last Week:
What We Learned:
• The Bible teaches us not to be ignorant of Satan’s devices (2 Cor. 2:11); that means being
educated concerning his weaponry and his demonic hierarchy.
• We learned that Fear (Grk.-Phobos) is a spirit. It is THE master spirit used by Satan in his
demonic hierarchy (Chief Principality).
• First manifestation of this notorious spirit occurred in the Garden of Eden (Gen. 3:1)
• We learned that it operates primarily through four ways:
• Thoughts
• Lies
• “Gates” (Eyes, Ears, Senses, etc.)
• Events
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Matthew 7:15-20
“By their fruits you shall know them…”
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The Fury of FEAR
What Fear Does…
• Fear brings torment (1 John 4:18)
• Fear makes you self-focused; self-preservation
• Fear is a learned behavior
• Fear will make you “see” things that aren’t there
• Fear fights against the truth of God’s Word
• What You Know
• What God Said
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The Enemy’s Weapon:
Fiery Darts
(Ephesians 6:13-16)
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The Enemy’s Weapon:
Fiery Darts
(Grk.-) Puroo Belos: A fiery
missile/dart that is thrown
(repeatedly) into the mind of a
man
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Your Defense:
Shield of Faith
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Next Week:
Part 3:
Overcoming FEAR
“Learning How To Overcome”
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Part 3:
Overcoming FEAR
“Learning How To Overcome”
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Recap From Last Week:
What We Learned:
•Fear is a spirit that has many “faces,”
(Many manifestations)
•You can identify the “root” by the
fruit that you see
•God has given you weaponry to
combat this spirit
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BREAKING DAWN-PART 2
•Thursday Night Showing: $30.4 million
•Opening Day: $71.2 million
•As of November 16, 2012: $162, 200, 000
(worldwide)
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THE “LIE” CYCLE
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The Weapons of Our Warfare
“For the weapons of our warfare are not
carnal but mighty in God for pulling down
strongholds….” (2 Corinthians 10:4)
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The Enemy’s Weapon:
Fiery Darts
(Ephesians 6:13-16)
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The Enemy’s Weapon:
Fiery Darts
(Grk.-) Puroo Belos: A fiery
missile/dart that is thrown
(repeatedly) into the mind of a
man
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Weapon #1
Shield of Faith
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Shield of Faith: Ephesians 6:13-16
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Weapon #2
Power, Love, A Sound Mind
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear,
But of power and of love and of a sound
mind.”
-2 Timothy 1:7
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Weapon #2
Power: dunamis-Miraculous power,
strength, violent force
Love: agape-affection or benevolence
Sound Mind: sophronismos-to
discipline or correct; self-control; teach to be
sober. Literally means “saving the mind”
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Weapon #3
The Love of God
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love
casts out fear, because fear involve torment.
But he who fears has not been made perfect
in love.”
-1 John 4:18
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Weapon #4
Submitting & Resisting
“Submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from
you.”-James 4:7
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Weapon #4
Submit: hupotasso-Subordinate one’s self;
submission, obedience, subjection, reverence.
Resist: antihistemi-Withstand, cause to stand
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Weapon #5
Courage
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“Be strong and of good courage…only be strong
and very courageous that you may observe to do
according to all the law which Moses my servant
commanded you; do not turn from it to the right
hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever
you go…
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of
good courage, do not be afraid nor dismayed…”
Joshua 1:6-9
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Weapon #6
Truth, Truth, Truth…
“Then Jesus said unto those who believed in Him, if
you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed.
And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make
you free.”-John 8:31-32
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Weapon #7
Confession
“Confess your trespasses to one another, that you
may be healed…” James 5:13-16
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Next Week:
Part 4:
Living Free From FEAR
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Part 4:
Living Free From FEAR
“Learning How To Overcome”
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Recap From Last Week:
What We Learned…
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Question #1
What does the Bible say that fear brings?
A.Truth
B.Terror
C.Torment
D.Torture
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Question #1
Answer
What does the Bible say that fear brings?
C. Torment
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Question #2
Fill in the Blank…
“For God has not given me the _______
___ _____. But of ______, _______, &
a ______ ______.
(Where is the scripture found?)
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Question #2
Answer…
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power
and of love and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7)
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Question #3
Name the four “categories” of
demons listed in Ephesians 6.
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Answer…
Name the four “categories” of
demons listed in Ephesians 6.
A.Principalities
B.Powers
C.Rulers of Darkness of This World
D.Spiritual Wickedness in High Places
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Question #4
Name the Greek word used in
Scripture for fear.
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Question #4
Answer…
Phobos
(where our English word Phobia is derived from)
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Question #5
Name three manifestations
of the spirit of fear.
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Question #6
The Bible says that God has given us
weapons to fight our enemy.
Name the weapon God has given to
you to use to quench the
fiery darts of satan.
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Question #6
Answer…
The Shield of Faith
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Shield of Faith: Ephesians 6:13-16
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Name This Weapon
(Fill in the Blank…)
“There is no fear in ___; but
perfect ___ casts out fear, because
fear involves torment. But he who
fears has not been made perfect in
_____.”
(-1 John 4:18)
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Name This Weapon
(Answer…)
LOVE
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Question #8
Fruit of the Spirit
1.How Many Are There?
2.Where Are They Found in
Scripture?
3.Name Them
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Question #9
Gifts of the Spirit
1.How Many Are There?
2.Where Are They Found in
Scripture?
3.Name Them
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FEAR
1.Word of Wisdom 8. Tongues
2.Word of Knowledge 9. Faith
3.Discerning of Spirits
4.Gifts of Healing
5.Working of Miracles
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Question #10
How old will Pastor Warren
be on his next birthday?
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Question #10
Answer…
21 years old!!
(okay maybe not….38 years old)
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Part 4:
Living Free From FEAR
“Learning How To Overcome”
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Identifying Triggers
F-Former Experiences
E-Emotional Overload
A-Avoidance of Situations
R-Runaway Imaginations
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F-Former Experiences
Solution:
Analyze the reason for your fear, and then let
the Lord help you face your fears.
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E-Emotional Overload
Solution:
Analyze the reason for your fear, and then let
the Lord help you heal from your hurts.
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A-Avoidance of Situations
Solution:
Analyze the reason for your fear, and then let the
Lord help you face your fears.
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R-Runaway Imagination
Solution:
Analyze the reason for your fear, and change
your thought life.
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Practical Steps To Take To Enforce Your
Freedom From Fear
1.“Rehearse The Verse”
2.Increase Your Exposure To The Fear
3.Practice Facing Your Fear
4.Repeat Each Step Until Little To No
Emotional Response is Evoked
5.Exchange Panic for Peace
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