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How to Fight Three Common Enemies of the Soul

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, July 29, 2019
We easily name the world, the flesh, and the devil as the three primary enemies of the Christian life—and rightly so. Ephesians 2:2–3, 1 John 2:15–16, and dozens of other passages deal with these three enemies of the soul. But rarely do these present themselves unveiled in the heart of a Christian.
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The Ugly Truth about Spiritual Victory

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By Monica Bass, Saturday, March 7, 2015
How God Is Glorified in the Struggle
Some years ago, I attended a church retreat in which one of the sessions was a Q&A with the keynote speaker with the questions submitted anonymously. One of the questions in that particular retreat had to do with fighting a besetting sin.
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4 Keys to Being a Good Soldier of Jesus Christ

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By Alan Fong, Thursday, June 5, 2014
Gaining the Victory in Spiritual Warfare
Christians are in a spiritual warfare. The devil, the world, and the flesh are real enemies. These spiritual enemies are out to destroy the testimony and effectiveness of the believer. The enemy will seek to take you out or make you a prisoner of war. Thus, we are called upon to be good soldiers for the war.
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A Message for Millennials, Baby Boomers, and Others Who Follow Jesus

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, May 12, 2014
A Single Mission
In war there are no blacks and whites, young and old—only soldiers. Let us fight for Him. “Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.”—2 Timothy 2:3–4
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5 Steps to Dealing with Opposition

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By Dr. Rick Flanders, Thursday, February 13, 2014
Paul’s Instructions for Handling Opponents
It must be acknowledged that the Bible preacher will have opponents. They are the gainsayers of Luke 21. They are the haters of Matthew 10. They are the enemies that the Lord said every true disciple would have (Matthew 5:44 and Psalm 23:5). It is highly important for a faithful servant of the Lord to know how to handle the opposition. God tells us how to do this at the end of 2 Timothy 2.
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Stand for Truth

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, October 21, 2013
A Call to the Next Generation
China’s best-known monument is the Great Wall that surrounded the country during the Ming Dynasty. At four thousand miles long and over twenty feet tall, the Wall was designed to be an impregnable obstacle to invading armies. The idea was a good one, and it would have worked well—except that the enemy was able to bribe the gatekeeper. With the compromise of one guard, an impenetrable wall was rendered useless.
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The Devil’s Plan for Your Life

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, September 16, 2013
Satan Wants to Destroy You
The devil does have a plan for your life. And it can be expressed pretty fully with five words:doubt, discouragement, diversion, defeat, and delay—they’re temptations to all of us. The key is to recognize them for what they are, submit to God, and resist Satan.
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The Importance of a Good Spirit

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By Troy Dorrell, Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Making Sure Your Spirit Is Right
The Jews and the Samaritans had a long history of animosity and hatred toward each other. That is why it was not a strange thing that Jesus was treated rudely and refused when He sought accommodations in Samaria.
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A Precious Life

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By Valerie Creed, Friday, August 6, 2010
Guarding the Spiritual Success of Your Children
A mother’s work is never done. The years fly by, and before you know it your grandchildren are ringing your doorbell. Your mothering instincts happily grab the opportunity again.
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We Wrestle Not Against Flesh and Blood

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By Dr. Rick Flanders, Wednesday, February 3, 2010
The Invisible Enemy that Empowers His Visible Prisoners
It was not that there were no “flesh-and-blood” enemies at Ephesus. During the great awakening in that city, Paul had faced the wrath of Demetrius the silversmith, who called together an assembly of idol-makers to protest his preaching (Acts 19:23-41).
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