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What Makes Your Enemy Thrive

Jul 27, 2021

Know Your Real Enemy (Part 6)

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Know Your Real Enemy

What Makes Your Enemy Thrive

Know Your Real Enemy (Part 6)

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Satan is not a myth, nor a metaphor—he is a real and relentless adversary bent on destroying the Church and deceiving the world. In this bold and timely series, Dr. Michael Youssef exposes the schemes of the devil and equips believers to stand firm in the victory of Christ. Through the inerrant Word of God, you will learn to recognize the enemy’s tactics, shut the gates he uses to gain access, and walk daily in spiritual authority. This is not a call to fear—but to fight. Discover how to resist the devil, intercede for the lost, and live as more than conquerors through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord.

Know Your Real Enemy (Part 6)

What Makes Your Enemy Thrive

In this penetrating message, Dr. Michael Youssef reveals what truly empowers Satan among believers: a weakened response to the Word of God. Drawing from Christ’s teaching in Matthew 13, he warns that the enemy cannot destroy Scripture, but he works tirelessly to harden hearts, shallow faith, and choke spiritual growth through sin, bitterness, fear, worry, and misplaced priorities. Satan thrives when Christians are busy but unfruitful, saved yet stalled. This episode calls believers to repent, remove idols, and allow the Holy Spirit to plow the soil of their hearts. Only a surrendered life, rooted in God’s inerrant Word and focused on Christ, will bear lasting fruit and advance His Kingdom.

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