Satan's Strategy to Defeat Us – Dr. Charles Stanley

Why do we experience spiritual defeats—even after salvation?

Because it is so easy to overlook our spiritual enemy, who battles with us on a daily basis. Some mock the idea of a literal devil, but Scripture affirms that Satan is real, and his goals are to draw us away from God, thwart His purposes, and cause division. In this message, Dr. Stanley discusses Satan’s battleground, his many efforts to mislead and deceive, and the ways in which God’s Word is our greatest protection against the enemy’s lies.

This message is part of the series The Truth About Temptation.

[spreadinglight]

I just want everyone to know that today I recommitted my life to God.

[JesusAndYouChristianmotivation]

I'm 70 and I live alone. I never get company except for the Bible study with a friend of mine. I don't mind being alone because I'm never really alone. Jesus is with me.

[monikita]

I miss my Pastor Stanley, but so grateful the Lord had him guide us in such beautiful way. We are blessed to have the recordings. He will always be an inspiration to me 🧡🙏🤗🕊️

[vickichilds]

My husband passed away almost a year ago. I made a recommitment to god a week after he passed I was his caregiver for several years before he passed, I went back to church, I decided to take my health into my hands and I’m happy. God has provided non stop support to me this year!

[susanc]

I have been a Christian for 30 years and I still need to be reminded how the enemy is a liar.I thank god for Charles Stanley’s
messages. I will always listen to his messages, yes I will until the day I go to be with Jesus. I can’t wait to meet Jesus and Charles Stanley someday 😊.

[princessdiamondbryant]

I pray that whoever is reading this will be blessed in the MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS...AMEN

[paulremnantone]

Sin always starts as a thought. Defeat the thought, defeat the sin. Don’t let the sin become reality. Rebuke the thought!

[lindabanks]

Apparently this very sermon has awakened my daughter she has been living quite recklessly and in defeat and fear she had a spiritual experience while listening to the sermon I believe prayers have been answered.

[eskay.u]

Miss this golden voice in preaching the Word of God. RIP Mighty Man of God.

[JamesJerome-kpbp]

Most churches don't even mention Satan anymore. This is an important sermon!!!

[joshuaraju]

Notes that encouraged me greatly from this sermon:
1) The devil is alive and a liar
2) Satan will distract us with wants and desires—this is the gateway. We’ll never have “enough” things
3) Satan chooses his timing to attack during our vulnerable times (hungry, angry, lonely or tired) “HALT” and recognize the attack
4) Satan will try to create doubt to the point we rationalize our sin (even using scripture out of context to develop a stronghold).
5) “thou shalt not’s” not “thou should nots”—It is a black and white interpretation of scripture, the 10 commandments are for our protection and benefit, it is not withholding.
6) have passages stored in your heart to serve as a compass in your life
7) The Word is not outdated. It brings harmony, truth, peace, and faith.
8) Happiness comes and goes, the fruit of the Spirit stays.
9) Doubting the Word of God will lead to sin, every time. We cannot pick and chose, even if we can’t fully explain things.
10) What principles are we living by? What ideas? What motivations? If it is not The Word of God, it is meaningless.
11) What will we die by? We will have to answer to The Judge. Will we believe in the Word of God enough to live it out

Praise God!

[susanmccaw]

I will sorely miss you Pastor... You have helped me so much over the years. Heaven is singing 😇☁️🙏🙏❤️❤️

[danacreswell]

We don't need more stuff to be thankful, we need to be more thankful

[Honestandtruth]

This massage is A in Peace Dr Stanley 👍❤️🙏

[luvvvsarah]

I’ve come back to God and it feels amazing. Praying I can keep it up and resist the world and the devils devices.

[Lukegal]

"Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked." I walk and live by the wisdom of God's word! ❤

[STRENGTHFROMABOVE]

Everyone who is listening to this audio is blessed and will succeed in every area of his lives. May God grant you everything you desire, protect and guide your happiness. Amen

[tracyford]

I am so thankful to God for using Dr. Stanley as a vessel. I miss him so much. So happy he created Intouch Ministries. It’s so hard to hear true messages.

[chrisanderson]

My dad and I listen every Sunday to Pastor Stanley.Great preacher spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

[thomasbell]

I'm back to listen to this awesome message. I can't get enough. Thank you Father GOD..🙏🏾💕💕