Spiritual Warfare Tearing Down Strongholds
Spiritually preparing for battle
1. Consecration
2. Admit Limitations
3. Remember what God has done
4. Obey by doing first things first
How big was Jericho?
• 6-10 Acres
• Circumference of about 2,000 feet
What was the Population?
• 1,200-3,000 People
What is a Stronghold?
• A Fortified place or city
• Physical Security
• Symbolizes • Spiritual or Mental Barriers that can protect or hinder our
faith
The Lord Is Our Stronghold
Psalm 18:1-2; Nahum 1:7
• My rock, my fortress, my deliverer
• A refuge in the day of trouble
• He knows those who trust in Him
• The walls we hide behind cannot save us - God
Himself is our fortress.
Positive Strongholds Provide spiritual resilience and
protection:
• Faith
• Hope
• Reliance on God
Positive strongholds should be built up Negative strongholds must be torn
down
Tearing Down Strongholds
2 Corinthians 10:4-5
• The weapons are not carnal, but mighty in God
• Walls fall by obedience, not by force
• Every high thing is cast down
• Every thought brought captive to Christ
Negative Strongholds can dominate
our lives and hinder spiritual growth
• Fear
• Doubt
• Addiction
• Materialism
How to tear down Negative
Strongholds: 1. Understand the Nature of
Strongholds - 2 Corinthians 10:4-5
2. Key Biblical Strategies
a. Renew Your Mind with Scripture
• Romans 12:1-2
b. Pray without Ceasing -
• 1 Thessalonians 5:17
• James 5:16
c. Confess and Repent
• 1 John 1:8-10
d. Use Prayer and Fasting
• Mark 9:29
e. Seek Accountability
• James 5:16
3. Key Biblical Strategies
f. Fix your Eyes on Jesus
• Hebrews 12:1-2
4. Practical Steps
The Silent March (Josh 6:6-21
Identify
Read, Pray, be silent
Replace
5. Remember
This is a continual process of:
• Surrender
• Faith
• Obedience