<p>In our modern world that often dismisses spiritual realities, we must understand that spiritual warfare remains very real and active today. Satan, originally known as Lucifer, was once a high-ranking angel who fell from heaven due to pride and rebellion against God. Now operating as the serpent, dragon, devil, and destroyer, he holds significant influence over world systems and actively works to blind unbelievers from seeing the gospel truth. His ultimate goal is always destruction - to steal, kill, and destroy everything good in people&#39;s lives, including homes, marriages, and testimonies.</p><p>Our culture has become increasingly fascinated with darkness through entertainment, games, and media that draw from occult sources. Parents face unprecedented challenges as online gaming platforms and social media expose children to dangerous influences, including predatory groups that use grooming, blackmail, and coercion tactics. These spiritual dangers require vigilant protection, as parents have both the right and responsibility to monitor their children&#39;s electronic activities. The world&#39;s solutions - imprisonment, medication, or counseling alone - cannot address spiritual problems because they fail to deal with the root cause.</p><p>However, Jesus Christ demonstrates complete authority over all demonic forces. When He encountered the demon-possessed man living among tombs in constant torment, Jesus simply spoke and the demons immediately obeyed. The transformation was complete and visible - the man went from chaos to sitting peacefully, from nakedness to being clothed with dignity, and from madness to being in his right mind. This supernatural change could only come through Christ&#39;s power, not human effort. True freedom, peace, and clarity are available today through faith in Jesus Christ, who died on the cross and rose from the grave to set people free from Satan&#39;s influence.</p>

Pine Valley Baptist Church

Pine Valley Baptist

Jesus Sets Men Free

FEB 24, 202650 MIN
Pine Valley Baptist Church

Jesus Sets Men Free

FEB 24, 202650 MIN

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<p>In our modern world that often dismisses spiritual realities, we must understand that spiritual warfare remains very real and active today. Satan, originally known as Lucifer, was once a high-ranking angel who fell from heaven due to pride and rebellion against God. Now operating as the serpent, dragon, devil, and destroyer, he holds significant influence over world systems and actively works to blind unbelievers from seeing the gospel truth. His ultimate goal is always destruction - to steal, kill, and destroy everything good in people&#39;s lives, including homes, marriages, and testimonies.</p><p>Our culture has become increasingly fascinated with darkness through entertainment, games, and media that draw from occult sources. Parents face unprecedented challenges as online gaming platforms and social media expose children to dangerous influences, including predatory groups that use grooming, blackmail, and coercion tactics. These spiritual dangers require vigilant protection, as parents have both the right and responsibility to monitor their children&#39;s electronic activities. The world&#39;s solutions - imprisonment, medication, or counseling alone - cannot address spiritual problems because they fail to deal with the root cause.</p><p>However, Jesus Christ demonstrates complete authority over all demonic forces. When He encountered the demon-possessed man living among tombs in constant torment, Jesus simply spoke and the demons immediately obeyed. The transformation was complete and visible - the man went from chaos to sitting peacefully, from nakedness to being clothed with dignity, and from madness to being in his right mind. This supernatural change could only come through Christ&#39;s power, not human effort. True freedom, peace, and clarity are available today through faith in Jesus Christ, who died on the cross and rose from the grave to set people free from Satan&#39;s influence.</p>