St Stephen Evangelical Church

Unforgiveness is one of the most subtle yet powerful spiritual weapons the enemy uses to hinder believers. In this sermon from the series “Unmasking the Enemy: Standing Strong Against the Spiritual Attacks,” Pastor Robbie Ballentine uncovers how unforgiveness opens the door to spiritual attacks, blocks healing, and disrupts our relationship with God and others.

Through Scripture, we learn God’s heart for forgiveness and how releasing unforgiveness is essential to walking in freedom, faith, and spiritual authority. This message explores how forgiveness is not just a feeling, but an act of obedience that aligns us with God’s will and restores our spiritual strength.

📖 Scriptures referenced in this message:

• Ephesians 4:32 – Choosing kindness, compassion, and forgiveness
• Colossians 3:13 – Forgiving as the Lord forgave us
• Mark 11:22 – Faith, prayer, and the necessity of forgiveness
• 1 John 1:9–10 – Confession, cleansing, and restoration
• Hebrews 10:17 – God’s promise to remember our sins no more

If you’ve been struggling with resentment, bitterness, or unresolved pain, this sermon will encourage you to confront unforgiveness, expose the enemy’s tactics, and walk boldly in the freedom Christ has given you.

Offense is one of the enemy’s most subtle and effective spiritual weapons. Left unchecked, it can harden hearts, distort truth, damage relationships, and pull believers away from God’s purpose. In this powerful sermon, Unmasking the Enemy: Standing Strong Against the Spiritual Attack of Offense, Pastor Robbie Ballentine exposes how offense works, why it is so dangerous, and how believers can overcome it through wisdom, endurance, and obedience to God’s Word.

Rooted in Proverbs 19:11, Ecclesiastes 7:12–22, James 1:12–22, and 2 Timothy 4:3, this message challenges us to grow beyond emotional reactions and develop spiritual maturity. Scripture reminds us that wisdom brings restraint, endurance produces blessing, and hearing the Word must be matched with obedience. We also confront the reality of a culture that prefers comfortable messages over truth—and how offense can arise when truth challenges our hearts.

In this sermon, you will learn:

• How offense operates as a spiritual attack
• Why wisdom and patience protect your soul
• The danger of only hearing the Word without doing it
• How to remain grounded in truth in a culture that resists sound doctrine
• Practical steps to stand strong, forgive quickly, and walk in freedom

This message will encourage, convict, and equip you to recognize the enemy’s tactics and respond with grace, wisdom, and spiritual strength.

In this powerful sermon, we explore the spiritual warfare outlined in Ephesians 6:10 and how we can stand strong against distractions that hinder our walk with God. Discover how the teachings of Joshua 1:8 and 1 Peter 4:12 empower us to remain focused and resilient in our faith. Join us as we unmask the enemy's tactics and learn effective strategies to combat distractions in our lives. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more inspiring messages!

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Join us in this empowering sermon as Pastor Robbie Ballentine explores the reality of spiritual attacks and how we can stand firm in our faith. We'll dive into Ephesians 6:10 to uncover the various schemes of the enemy, understand the warning in 1 Peter 5:8-9 about the devil as a roaring lion, and reflect on how our excuses can become barriers in fulfilling God’s calling. Through verses like Exodus 4:10-14 and Jeremiah 1:4-10, we'll learn how to break free from excuses and embrace God’s equipping for our lives. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your spirit and find courage in Christ!

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