Spiritual Warfare: God's Strategy for Winning Every Battle - Bill Johnson Sermon | Bethel Church

Bill Johnson teaches on spiritual warfare and how to win every battle. Scripture tells us that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual rulers and authorities. Bill Johnson teaches on strategies of war found in Scripture, and how to fight FROM a place of victory, not just for victory. Through co-laboring with God and following His voice, we can remain in peace no matter what we are facing, confident of God’s goodness.
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0:00 Introduction
0:25 God’s Strategy for Winning in Spiritual Warfare
10:33 The Weapon of Praise (Celebrating Your Breakthrough Before it Comes)
24:58 Fighting FROM Victory, Instead of FOR Victory
31:54 The Weapon of Prayer (How to Pray Effective Prayers)
40:50 You Are Stronger Than Your Enemy
Bill Johnson is a fifth-generation pastor with a rich heritage in the Holy Spirit. He is senior leader of Bethel Church in Redding, California, and is passionate about seeing Revival and God’s Kingdom established and revealed in the lives of individuals, families, communities, and nations. Bill’s teaching on the Kingdom of Heaven, hosting the Presence, and the renewed mind has helped thousands around the world to step into their true identity in Christ, God given purpose, and walk in a supernatural lifestyle displaying both purity and power.
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[@learleywells4498]

Pray for my son. He is in a spiritual warfare. He used to serve the Lord a whole lot from his heart, and studied his Bible twice daily and prayed and hung out with other believers until one day he met a woman who told him his future which I think was a palm reader in which the Bible says to turn away from that stuff because God alone is the only one who is able to predict your future. Well that happened years ago and now he has backslidden from the Lord and he's in a big huge spiritual warfare. I've been praying for him and I will continue to pray for him also as well as my church family, but please pray for him, y'all pray for him too Pastor johnson. Thank you in advanced. 😢💔🙏💔

[@paulsocie7152]

Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, & Amen❣️

[@user-jv1qc4ls2h]

Every time I say, "I love you," to Jesus, God puts it on the Devil's intercom. He makes him listen to what he cant control. And has lost every effort to distract, dissuade, and to loot.

[@LukasiMusic]

Amen Jesus.

[@vivianoguche8078]

The enemy only exists as training ground for the people of God who will reign with God forever. Wow! Hallelujah! Thank You Jesus. Thank You Father for the Holy Ghost.

[@belovedofthelord7355]

please pray for my brother! He is so oppressed & takes to alcohol to drown his fears and failures and is violent to his siblings! He loses his jobs often and has toxic friends in his life! I am supporting the family and he does:not help out financially! I feel sad for him - he needs an encounter with Jesus!

[@pkredbrooke1772]

I am praying for him right now. God bless you both. The Holy Spirit will minister to you.

[@stepfaniecook3896]

Does he know he is possibly an alcoholic?

[@ololadeolaleye2454]

We declare Deliverance in the Name of Jesus! He is set free! The Lord visits Him. It’s a quick work cut short in righteousness! He will declare the works of the Lord. In Jesus Name!

[@suzannedepadro9265]

Keep standing my brother was the same way and was saved literally on his death bed

[@lauraalbertson7821]

Asking Jesus to pour out the power of Love ! We agree with Heaven it is done ♥️🙏♥️

[@mariesmiley3418]

YES AND AMEN IN 2023.

[@user-jv1qc4ls2h]

God rewards all growth with pruning

[@iowild1048]

Lord, my God, I am fighting a war of unbelieable opposition, I praise you until the end of the earth, and love you with all my strength, and offer myself to your holy Presence. My heart surrenders completely, as I yield to the power of your voice, which echos all around me, as you wrap me in your soft wings and lift me up to Glory. There I can rest…🕊🙏🏼🕊

[@stevem6853]

My friend Carl was a minister and a mighty man of God. He helped many, many people get born again, healed and delivered from spiritual bondage. One time, he told me he thought about writing a book on how to be a winner in the spiritual battle. When he asked God about this, God told him, "OK, but it'll be one word on one page: OBEY." That's not exactly what Carl told me but it's been a while and that's the best I remember it. So... #1 Learn to hear God's voice. #2 Simply obey it. Result: Victory.

[@GailCriss-dk3rn]

I am so glad for wonderful teachers who help us grow in Jesus! My Son and I have started back to church and gone forward to renewing our commitment with God . Thank you . I am so thankful and grateful for Gods grace , mercy and His love.

[@pamelakrueger1696]

So wonderful! The word of God is the bread of life and Jesus is incomparable in His faithful loving kindness

[@yahndidee-nay8792]

Wow when you said that God created humanity to destroy the darkness in creation. That this is the training ground just pure truth. Thankyou

[@pamelakrueger1696]

HE watches over the watch of those who watch over the watch. Wow! 🙏🙌🔥 that’s what worship is: face to face

[@yjohnson8854]

PRAISE. & THANKSGIVING. & WORSHIP ARE WORTH MORE THAN MY THOUSANDS OF WORDS….

[@vivianoguche8078]

Hallelujah! What a word! "If you want joy, rejoice!" Hallelujah! Glory to God! Our God is good and His mercy endures forever! 💃

[@dgarnush]

Bill!!! You struck the bullseye with this one!!!

[@micheleheykoop3376]

"I'm tired of the church showing compassion to demons"💯

[@julesybethmedlini]

You fight from a place of victory. Take every thought captive and compare it to the word of God. Pray those scriptures out loud. Pray for those who persecute you. Sing to the Lord! Praise and Worship music. Print some songs off. Fight to be together. Don’t forsake the assembly- go against the grain, and find a way to be with other believers. The enemy works to separate and scatter. Fight to be together. Don’t show compassion to demons. Know where to love and where to be patient and where to be kind. Global insanity has an enemy. That’s us! When in war, create! That doesn’t just mean artisans- creative expression, ideas - how to handle hardships- how to handle children, how to handle others. Ask God who to creatively solve issues- what to say… Conflict- not talking about people. It isn’t flesh and blood. It’s about the spirit realm. Don’t pick people off as your target. Have a biblical filter. See through the eyes of God. If you don’t see people as God sees them- ask him to help you. There is an unseen realm that influences people. Thoughts and values of cultures. Don’t be afraid. Do not worry. I’m grace -he empowers. 2 chronicles 20:15 2 chronicles 20:17 2 chronicles 20:20 2 chronicles 20:21 2 chronicles 20:22 When to stand still, and when to do something? Ask the LORD! If one isn’t working, do the other. Receive the kingdom as a child. Rest… versus when to act… Wars with insurmountable opposition… God loves the impossible- he can do anything!!!! Sing a new song to the Lord- his praise to the ends of the earth. God isn’t insecure- he doesn’t need our praise but there is something about prayer, and singing- in conjunction with the Lord that works. This beauty of holiness. There is healing in his wings…. The son of righteousness will arise with healing in his wings. Healing is a physical expression of righteousness- when Jesus heals he demonstrates his holiness. All beauty in this world stems from his holiness. With that in mind- sing! Physical response to his holiness! Shout to him, sing to him, pray to him, kneel to him… Consider the greatness of God. Consider his ways… Come to a conclusion, think through what he did to arrange for you to hear the gospel. And use those words to praise him. Have confidence in Him!!! Gods nature in the stories, in the scriptures… consider these things… God will make us rejoice in front of our enemies. Rejoice to get JOY!!! Amen! Song and praise and the Lord sends ambushes !!!! When the odds seems so stacked against you. Nothing is a match for God- your songs, some impossible circumstances- no match for that yielded song of surrender that acknowledges the beauty of his holiness, the beauty of his wonder, nature, history with his people. And he’s no different today… than yesterday… The Lord stirs himself up, and sends ambushes… he established his throne on the praises of his people, worship and praise transforms a persons life… respond to the nature of God- not circumstances… rejoice before you win the battle… The battle isn’t God against powers of darkness. That is a laughable concept. God designs people to reign victorious against the powers of darkness. The battle is won. Learn to apply this. Thank Him ahead of time. The Battle is already won… we sing and praise based on the goodness of God… He watches over the watch of those who watch the Lord. We have responsibilities of watch. I’ll watch over your watch if you’ll watch me. Worship is a kiss, a face to face encounter… God already has a plan and a solution… he already has a specific plan of action - Thanksgiving and praise ahead of time… the darker the cloud - the more exuberant the praise- break the cycle over you. Spirit, soul, and body to glorify the Lord… Worship, I’m the offering.. step into the alter and say here I am, accomplish your purposes God. The church has constant prayer… engaging with God until something changes… Constant prayer- because there is an opposition, Devil met Jesus in the wilderness, finally the devil left him…. Your yes to God wears him (the devil) out… agreement in prayer is profound… joining of hearts… unity in prayer… exponential increase… A cord of three isn’t easily broken… pray!!! Pray in agreement! Walk and pray! Walk your property,… laying down causes you to sleep… walk and pray and bring things before the Lord… engage with God to make a difference… the only way to access the reality of joy… co-laboring role… John chapter 15:1 the true vine Abide in Christ- Entertwining !! Prunes! All growth is rewarded with pruning… so close to God- can’t tell where he ends and where you begin… The circumstances get our attention,, the word prunes us, it’s called a sword for a reason, nothing in the eternal can I produce through my own efforts… The fruit of obedience … all these things we build -disheartens the enemy… And the devil left him until a more opportune time … devil has limited strength… Don’t stop!!! Don’t stop!! Just keep marching, keep doing what he said to do!!! Psalm 23 He prepares a table before me in the presence of my enemies… God takes us into situations for a triumph… The table is a place of intimacy. Corinthians… don’t let him deceive you from the simplicity of devotion to Christ….. Fear adds value to busyness… May we be led forth in peace… Help us with the simplicity of devotion to Christ …

[@geoffreyasalu1289]

Good sermon

[@stevenbooth1175]

Amen 🙏

[@daniellepentecost900]

Wow so good Pastor

[@davidsixsmith]

Congratulations from Sue and Dave in the UK

[@sereneanna4040]

"Where the spirit of God is, there is liberty."🛐🛐🛐🕊🕊🕊🦅

[@charlottejoanprinsloo2655]

Wow, this changed so much for me. Thank you so much. I needed this. ❤

[@vickitabor8789]

Yes! ❤The simplicity of devotion to Christ!❤ Keeping Him first; love Him with all my heart, all my soul, and all my strength. Such a great group of powerful messages for winning spiritual battles! #victoryWordonsteroids

[@68868s]

and love Him with all your mind.

[@juliemorgan-bullock6149]

Thank goodness Bill is so brave to preach Truth.

[@natalieohlsson7777]

Always ask Holy Spirit when it is time to fight and when it is time to sit still. He tells us

[@user-jv1qc4ls2h]

He prepares a table before me in the presence of my enemies. Every time the Lord takes us into a situation it's always for triumph. It's never for setback

[@OnieOkharedia]

Soooooooooo sooooo good! Whoah! What a W O R D!❤❤

[@Outdoorlass]

I agree 100% with Bill that the last two years have been 10 times the spiritual battle than I’ve ever experienced in my lifetime. The principalities and powers of darkness were like nothing I had ever known. In this season I’ve listened to his teachings daily (or several times a day) to get truth and anointed direction. I have cried buckets of tears, especially when the Lord answered all of my questions through a teaching. In my opinion, hes at the top of his game, a whole new realm. Thank you Jesus for Bill Johnson’s obedience and great fear of the Lord, as his anointed sermons teach your people and keeps us on track during the hardest times of our lives. (Minute 26:00 was an amazing prospective).

[@almalee1885]

Hold America's arms up in prayer until things are right again

[@user-jv1qc4ls2h]

God is giving the church backbone!

[@user-jv1qc4ls2h]

The simplicity of devotion to Christ

[@jennypstryker401]

What a mind/will/emotions-saving sermon, tonight! Thank you Lord God, thank you Holy Spirit, thank you Jesus Christ, & thank you man-of-God Pastor Bill Johnson!

[@sereneanna4040]

Let nothing ie work, leisure, hobby, entertainment, feastin... Distract us from the simplcity in our devotion to Christ 🛐🛐🛐🔑🕊🕊🕊🦅

[@louisewadsworth7410]

Father,you know how the whole family suffers when the family deals with addictions.with you we are more than conquers.!!!!

[@scottfranson4215]

Thank You Pastor , This is So Needed in this Time . I’ll send it out. Deep Rich We Are Over Comers Though The Blood Of Jesus Christ .

[@KimmieBullard]

Soooo good! Thank you Bill! Such a man of God’s wisdom! ♥️

[@vickypilson967]

Hallelujah!! Thank You Jesus!!

[@Psa141]

Thank you God unto all things. Ty Bill Johnson for this message, you are truly entwined ‘branch with the vine’. Prophetic, this continued what my Lord spoke in the Holy Spirit today. “The simplicity of devotion to Christ” and “the kiss, face to face is worship” added. Praise God Always. HaliluYah.

[@dlynsky]

I will be listening to this again man so much wisdom! And great tips such as if you walk and pray you won’t sleep and pray 😭😂

[@upschutt4842]

Thank you for continuing to stand with me for my breakthrough while God is at work and I long to see what He is doing behind the scenes

[@68868s]

Wait, wait a minute... So I am not doing this on my own strength? He is creating in me the ability to do what He commanded? OMG! Pastor said, "That is the marked difference between the law and grace" (I get what I deserve and I get what I need, at the moment I need it.) If fear comes on me, I am not fighting this mental emotional terrifying thoughts with my own strength, Father God provides what I need to fight those demons, as He is already living inside of me. Makes perfect sense. I was attacked yesterday, He spoke to my heart and said speak to fear, prophecy to it what the real, Godly outcome will be. And fear left immediately.

[@PaulineNewCreation]

powerful sermon. and great revelation! God Bless you Pastor!

[@TheEAGLE1911]

*FROM* victory!!! AMEN!!!🏆🔥🙌🏼♥️

[@cheryldaymont9770]

Thank yoi Pastor Bill for thi awesome encouraging message Blessings ❤😊

[@nahumgutierrez3923]

Glory to God! God bless you

[@KatherinePion]

These teachings and sermons are always so prophetic. So on time for my life. Or maybe we're just on the same Spirit.

[@user-jv1qc4ls2h]

When in war, create

[@jeffruetten8844]

I was talking with a friend this afternoon about asking God to help me see in the spirit and when I got home this was in my feed. Thank you!!

[@robertjackson1407]

Thank you 😊

[@dianeblaylock6697]

Bill Johnson is a great teacher my brother turned me on to him today I thoroughly enjoyed him I got so tickled when he says he loves it and he hates it when Jesus said BE Not Afraid because if Jesus says it you can't help but think there's something we should really be afraid of ❤too cute the grape vine scenario we are so intertwined with Jesus that we don't know where we end and Jesus begins HALLELUJAH ❤ Glory to God

[@JudyLynn1949]

Thank you

[@stevezumbrun6650]

There is a big difference in people like Bill Johnson- He speaks with authority because he is FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT- Not like the other preachers who are not..

[@isaacj2914]

please pray for me family. I've been horribly attacked by Jezebel after trying to help someone, only to discover her and her mother are Jezebels... when I found out the truth they got me arrested on false charges, and also spread slander about me in church and drove me to another church. Now I have no job, got PTSD diagnosis, and waiting for a second police interview. I am innocent, they are the abusers, please pray for victory and healing family

[@tienshido]

Seems like to me that my wife and I have mostly been on our own to fight. Even in our marriage we are alone. Feels like it’s always the same fight.

[@darrell6483]

Don't forget to remember that GOD is there with you both give it to HIM n let HIM be your strength,GOD has got this HE is your help

[@philoxford737]

Hey Bill, re the start of your talk, can you give practical examples of this taking thoughts captive when you're in an argument with someone (that's getting heated) and turning it into a blessing, please? Phil 🇬🇧

[@ceciliajohnson2652]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@belovedofthelord7355]

❤

[@LizedelaRey]

North Pole, #Kevin Zadai came here on 6th Oct2 🇿🇦2 South Pole, the week be4 I went 2 see #JohnAnesoki's warfare tongues of fire to build up the Spirit, so flesh diminishes, and now here back in Noth Pole, USA. #BillJohnson. 4corners of t earth. #IanClayton says if move from N 2 S will never age? Mmhmhmhm. Spiritual to heaven earth 2

[@StayHumanHannah]

Send me out, I will sing

[@glassroads]

I found an ancient text by the founder of the Christian belief system named Origen. It was massively changed by Levite priests who controlled the church. You sound like the Levites… You should hear what I’ve been saying… It’s important.

[@isaiahis245]

Pls read my book ...called Kingdom technology...in the anointing. Love you Sir...my brother in Christ...iam in need of help amd he said to speak to you through this message ..

[@yjohnson8854]

🇮🇱S T A N D 🇮🇱W I T H 🇮🇱I S R A E L 🕊 DELIVER. THEM & US FROM EVIL …. FOR. THINE IS THE K I N G D O M 👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑 F O R E V E R 🌏‏תודה רבה אבא ברוך השם אדוני ישועה המלך ברוך אתה אדוני אלוהינו מלך העולם שהחיינו וקיימנו והגיע נו לזמן הזה