Devotional Series Detail

Resisting the Enemy Curriculum

Spiritual warfare is an essential component of our discipleship. We must recognize our authority in Christ, know our enemy and his wiles, resist temptation and walk in purity. This 12-week series of lessons and group discussion questions is an outstanding resource for a church or small group.

 

Weapons with Divine Power

Dr. Jerry Wilkinson
PITI Counselor and Author

Dr. Steve Dowdle
PITI Psychologist

Passages: 2 Corinthians 10:2-5; Ephesians 6:13-18; 2 Chronicles 20:2-6; 14-22; Philippians 1:27-28; 2:1-8, 12-16; Psalm 8:1-2

Four dynamic weapons compose our spiritual arsenal: the Word of God, praying in the Spirit, worship and standing together in Christian unity.

 

Our Spiritual Armor

Dr. Steve Dowdle
PITI Psychologist

Dr. Jerry Wilkinson
PITI Counselor and Author

Passages: Psalm 100; 2 Corinthians 4:13-15; Ephesians 1:15-23;2 Corinthians 10:3-5: Romans 8:38-39; James 4:7; Mark 13:33; Mark 14:29-31, 38; 67-72; 2 Corinthians 8:7; John 17:17; Philippians 1:10-11; Hebrews 4:12; 1 John 2:14

The armor of God consists of the girdle of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation and the sword of the ...

 

Healing Wounds

Dr. Jerry Wilkinson
PITI Counselor and Author

Dr. Steve Dowdle
PITI Psychologist

Passages: Luke 10:21; Genesis 6:6; Numbers 22:22; Mark 3:5; Ephesians 4:30; John 13:34-35; 2 Corinthians 1:3-5; Matthew 6:9; 12:14; Psalm 32:5; 1 John 1:9; 1 John 4:18; Ephesians 3:17-19; Romans 8:1

Life sometimes hurts. We heal hurt with comfort, anger with forgiveness, guilt with confession, fear with perfect love and condemnation with God's ...

 

Rebellion vs. Submission; Pride vs. Humility

Dr. Steve Dowdle
PITI Psychologist

Dr. Jerry Wilkinson
PITI Counselor and Author

 

Bitterness vs. Forgiveness

Dr. Steve Dowdle
PITI Psychologist

Dr. Jerry Wilkinson
PITI Counselor and Author

Passages: Matthew 6:12-15; Mark 11:25; 4:36; 2:5; Luke 17:3-4; 23:34; John 10:12; Acts 5:38; 7:60; Romans 1:27; 2 Corinthians 2:10-11; 1:3-4; Colossians 3:12-14; Hebrews 12:15; Revelation 2:4, 20

A list of common misconceptions about forgiveness is discussed, forgiveness is defined and a step-by-step process for forgiving is ...

 

How We Become Vulnerable to Satan

Dr. Jerry Wilkinson
PITI Counselor and Author

Dr. Steve Dowdle
PITI Psychologist

Passages: Ephesians 4;26-27; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5;Deuteronomy 18:9-13; Romans 13:1-7; Ephesians 5:21-22; 6:1-3; 1 Peter 2: 18-23; 3:1-4; Daniel 9:5-9; James 4:6-8; Exodus 20: 4-6; Numbers 14:17-19; Jeremiah 32:18; Ezekiel 18:1-4

A satanic foothold is established in our minds when we embrace deception, bitterness, rebellion, pride and habitual sin. Generational sin and ...

 

The Temptations

Dr. Jerry Wilkinson
PITI Counselor and Author

Dr. Steve Dowdle
PITI Psychologist

Passages: Genesis 3:1-7; Luke 1:36; 2:46; Matthew 22:27; Psalm 25:4-5; Psalm 27:11; Deuteronomy 6:13-19; 8:3; Genesis 39:6-20; Proverbs 7:7

"The Temptations" lesson includes a discussion of sin and human nature, the temptation of Adam and Eve and the temptation of Christ. ...

 

The Battlefield for the Mind

Dr. Jerry Wilkinson
PITI Counselor and Author

Dr. Steve Dowdle
PITI Psychologist

Passages: Genesis 3:1-17; Psalms 139:23-24; Proverbs 23:7; Luke 12:2; John 8:44 1 Corinthians 3:16-18; 2 Corinthians 10:5; Romans 12:2; Philippians 4:8; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2; 5:23;

Satan's deceiving nature prompts man to sin. However, God's truth trumps Satan's deception when we take every thought captive, determine God's truth, ...

 

Know Your Enemy

Dr. Jerry Wilkinson
PITI Counselor and Author

Dr. Steve Dowdle
PITI Psychologist

Passages: Ezekiel 28:12-17; 1 Samuel 29:4; 1 Kings 11:14; Job 1-2; Zechariah 3:1-2; Revelation 12:17; 2 Corinthins 11:3; 2 Timothy 2:26; 1 Timothy 3:6; 1 john 5:19; Ephesians 6:11; 1 Peter 5:8-9; 2 Corinthians 11:14

The personality, position, power, purpose and destiny of Satan is carefully studied. Hisdemonic forces are described, and the victorious power of God ...

 

Living in Later Times

Dr. Jerry Wilkinson
PITI Counselor and Author

Dr. Steve Dowdle
PITI Psychologist

Passages: 1 Timothy 4:1

Spiritual warfare is an essential component of our discipleship. Spiritual warfare and a Biblical world-view are defined.

 

Spiritual Warfare Is Part of A Believer's Journey

Dr. Jerry Wilkinson
PITI Counselor and Author

Dr. Steve Dowdle
PITI Psychologist

Passages: Luke 4:18; Ephesians 6:12; 1 John 2:12-14

Spiritual warfare is part of every believer's journey to spiritual maturity. As the Word of God dwells in us, Jesus empowers us to resist the enemy ...

 

The Authority of Christ Over Satan

Dr. Jerry Wilkinson
PITI Counselor and Author

Dr. Steve Dowdle
PITI Psychologist

Passages: John 17:4-5; Philipians 2:9; Ephesians 1:18-23; 1 John 3:8b; Colossians 2:15; Hebrews 2:14b

Jesus came to destroy Satan's work and seal the devil's destiny. Believers can draw upon Christ's power and authority to battle Satan because He has ...