Proverbs 21:22 ASV, Isaiah 61:1 ASV, John 8:44 ASV, 2 Corinthians 10:3 ASV, 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 ASV, 2 Corinthians 10:4 ASV, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 ASV, 2 Corinthians 10:5 ASV and 2 Timothy 2:26 ASV

For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itselSTRONGHOLDSochuroma (okh-oo'-ro-mah); to fortify, a strong castle, a prisoner locked by deception.A STRONGHOLD IS:• A PLACE OF STRENGTH – WHERE EVIL IS ENTRENCHED. • NOT OUT IN THE OPEN – OR EASILY EXPOSED. • WELL DEFENDED AND DIFFICULT TO ATTACK. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.DEMOLISHING STRONGHOLDS1) IDENTIFY THE STRONGHOLD....they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.…When (the devil) lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.Material/Financial StrongholdsAddictive/Habitual StrongholdsPersonal/Physical StrongholdRelational StrongholdsSpiritual StrongholdName your biggest stronghold2) ATTACK THE STRONGHOLD WITH GOD’S WEAPONS.A wise man attacks the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does.strateia (strat-i'-ah); military warfare, fighting with guided strategy.The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.kathaireo (kath-ahee-reh'-o); to lower (or with violence) demolish.WEAPONS INCLUDE:• PRAYER. • TRUTH. 3) DEMOLISH STRONGHOLDS WITH GOD’S TRUTH.We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me...He has sent me to...to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners