This document provides an outline for a spiritual warfare seminar with four parts:
1. It introduces the importance of mastering spiritual warfare and having an open heaven.
2. It discusses characteristic activities of demons, how they can influence the body, mind, soul, and environment. Techniques for deliverance are presented.
3. Strategies for spiritual warfare are outlined, including agreement, repentance, fasting, and prayer.
4. The final section focuses on cultivating the discerning of spirits through studying scripture and listening to the Holy Spirit. It provides examples of discerning between good and evil spirits.
4. The Nature of the
Battle: Why
Mastering Spiritual
Warfare is Important
Scripture References: Ephesians 6:12, Ephesians 2:1-2,
Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 14: 10-1, Romans 12:2, &
Philippians 2:14-16.
● God is Interested in Your
Purpose, Destiny & Inner Man
5. The Heavens
Scripture References: Hebrews 7:26, Ezekiel 28:18,
Matthew 25:41, Revelation 12:4, 2 Corinthians 12:2, 1
Peter 5:8, & Daniel 12-13.
● 3rd Heaven
● 1st Heaven
● 2nd Heaven
6. An Open Heaven
● Holiness
Scripture References: Isaiah 64:1, Mark 1:9-10, Ephesians 4:27,
1 Peter 1:15-16, Psalm 119:9, 2 Timothy 1:9, John 8:36,
Matthew 6:2, Jude 1:4, John 8:36, Matthew 6:21,
Malachi 3:10-11, & Hebrews 11:6.
● Faith
● Focus
10. Group Discussion
Allow opportunity for feedback , discussion of the lesson, and for personal testimonies.
1. How does the concept of an Open Heaven
change your approach to your lifestyle, faith,
and undistracted time with God?
11. Activity
Take a Few Moments to Record Your
Thoughts:
1. Examine Yourself-Identify Areas
Of Recurring Sin
2. Examine Your Faith
3. Examine Your Environment and
Distractions
15. Characteristic
Activities of Demons
● Entice
● Harass
● Torment
● Compel
● Enslave
● Addict
● Defile
● Deceive
● Weaken, Make Sick, or Kill
The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I
have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more
abundantly. (John 10:10 NKJV)
16. The Body
● Boundaries of the Physical Body:
Nutrition, Weight, & Sleep
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 5:8, Psalm 91:16; Psalm 103:5;
Haggai 2:9, Proverbs 23:21, Galatians 5:20, Revelation 9:21;18:23;
21:8; 22:15, Isaiah 11:3-4, Proverbs 18:21, James 3:2-10, 1 Peter 2:11,
& 1 Corinthians 9:24-27.
● Eye & Ear Gates:
Music, Movies, & the Media
● The Tongue:
The Unbridled Member; Gossip & Word Curses
● Sexuality:
Masturbation, Premarital Sex, Pornography,
Adultery, Abuse, Molestation, and Rape
● Drugs:
Alcoholism, Uncontrolled/Illegal Substances &
Prescription Medication Abuse
21. Progressive Rejection
Follows one of these paths:
Path 1
Loneliness
Path 2
Hardness
Self-Pity Indifference
Misery Rebellion
Depression Witchcraft
Despair/Hopelessness
Death/Suicide
22. Generational
Curses
Lack of Education
Patterns of
Sicknesses and
Diseases
Anger or Quick-Tempered
The Occult &
Witchcraft
Poverty i.e.
welfare or social
assistance
Imprisonment
Broken Families or
Divorce
Addiction(s)
Mental or
Emotional
Instability
Short Life
Expectancy
Fears or
Insecurities
Abuse or Neglect
Fatherlessness or
Single Parenting
What Generational Curses are you going to break in
your family?
Perversion
23. Breaking with the Occult
The occult is:
● Acknowledging a plurality of gods
● Idol worship in any form
● Teaching that human beings can
ultimately become gods
● Teaching that people can achieve
righteousness by their own efforts
● Offering esoteric knowledge available to a
privileged few
24. The Environment
● Prenatal & Parental Influences:
Rejection, Fear & Dishonor
Scripture References: Psalms 51:5, 1 Timothy 4:4-5, Exodus
20:12, 1 Corinthians 10:19-20, Deuteronomy 7:26, Exodus
23:32, Ephesians 2:2, Daniel 10: 12-14, 20-21, & 1 Corinthians
2:12.
● Physical Objects:
Demonic Symbolism, Occult Jewelry, Logos, Souvenirs
& Relics
● Demonic Celebrations, Rituals, & Events:
Satanic Festivals, Holidays, Social Clubs,
& Group Associations
● Principalities over Region:
Prince of the Power of the Air-Territorial Spirits
● The World System
26. Ministering Deliverance
to Self
● Affirm your faith in Christ — Heb 3:1; 11:6
● Humble yourself — James 4:6–7; 1 Peter
5:5–6
● Confess any known sin — 1 John 1:9
● Repent of all sins — Prov. 28:3
● Forgive all other people — Matt. 18:23–25
● Break with occult, false religion, secret
societies (pp. 121–124)
● Prepare to be released from every curse —
Gal. 3:13–14
● Take your stand with God — Rom. 8:31
● Expel – Release self!
Scripture Reference: Matthew 12:43-45
27. Ministering
Deliverance to Others
● Casting Out Demons
● Deliverance Prayer
● Close Open Doors
● Two by Two: Administering Deliverance in Groups
28. Group Discussion
Check Your Agreement
Allow opportunity for feedback and discussion on
the lesson and for personal testimonies.
1. Are their areas of your body, mind, and soul
that need to come out of agreement with the
kingdom of darkness?
2. How does the concept Open Doors change
your approach to your lifestyle, faith, and
undistracted time with God?
29. Listen to the Interview and Watch the video
from the PowerPoint Presentation.
Answer these questions below:
1. How does the interview with John Ramirez
affect how you view popular holidays in
modern culture?
1. In what ways does the mindset, mission,
methods, and morals of the Female
Freemasons Society conflict with the Word of
God?
ACTIVITY
34. Strategies
● Agreement: Obedience
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 10:4, Matthew 11:12, John
14:23, Deuteronomy 5:33, Acts 3:19, Ephesians 6:13-20, Acts
2:3-4, 1 Samuel 1:3, Isaiah 31:4–5; 34:12, Hebrews 4:12, Isaiah
55:11, Matthew 12:29, Matthew 18:18, Ephesians 2:13,
Colossians 2:15, & 1 John 20:20.
● Repent & Renounce
● The Armor of God
● Pray in the Spirit: Prayer Language
● Send The Host
● Decree God’s Word
● Bind & Loose
● The Name And The Blood Of Jesus
● Send The Anointing
35. Strategies
● Fasting
Scripture References: Daniel 10:2-3 , Matthew 10:41-42, Ezekiel
44:30, James 5:16, 2 Kings 9:17-18, 1 Peter 3:7, Galatians 5:13,
Romans 14:19, Psalm 133:1, John 4:24, Kings 8:39 , James 4:7,
Matthew 28:18, 1 Corinthians 11:2-7, Ephesians 1:22-23, Matthew
3:11-12, & 1 Thessalonians 5:19.
● Sacrificial Giving: Targeted Seed
● Prayer Watches: Strategic Prayer
● Husband & Father’s Authority
● Genuine Brotherly Love
● Praise & Worship
● Quietness
● Submission: Spiritual Covering
● Fire of The Holy Spirit
36. Group Discussion
Take a Few Moments to Record Your
Thoughts:
1. What areas of concern are apparent
to you concerning Mary?
2. How would you minister deliverance
to Mary?
Mary, a single mom, has been feeling
extreme sadness everyday and thinks she is
depressed. She has been taking a
prescription medication for her depression
and her thoughts and mood do not seem to
change. She takes even more pills than the
recommended dosage because she
desperately want to feel happier and have
more energy. She comes to your church
from time to time and always requests
prayer but doesn’t seem to be able to get
delivered.
37. Group Discussion
Take a Few Moments to Record Your
Thoughts:
1. What areas of concern are apparent
to you concerning this man?
2. How would you minister deliverance
to him?
You are at the altar praying for people when
you notice a man approach who has never
been to your church before. He tells you
that he has been feeling a pain in his chest
for weeks and would like for you to pray for
him.
38. Activity
For this activity all information you receive from
your partner in must be kept in confidence:
Minister to the person beside you by praying for
them. Ask them about any current situations
they may be facing or that their loved ones may
be facing. Use a few of the techniques you have
learned in this section to minister to them and
to pray with them now.
41. Cultivating
Discerning of Spirits
● What is Discerning of Spirits?
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Hebrews 5:14,
John 1:32-34, Acts 27-18-26, Mark 9:17-27, John 1:47, Acts 8:18,
Matthew 7:4-5, Romans 8:1, & John 3:17.
● 4 Classes of Spirits
● What Discerning of Spirits Is Not
42. Discerning
Good vs. Evil
By the Word of God
Scripture Reference: Hebrews 4:12
Godliness Satanic
Given Earned
Open Secretive
Edifies Condemns
Honest Dishonest
Everyone Elite
Worship Rituals
Choice Coercion
Unifies Divides
Forgives Unforgiveness
Love Hates
43. Discerning Good vs.
Evil By the Holy Spirit
Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 14:32-33 ,
Romans 8:16, Matthew 16:13-18, & Acts 16:16-18.
● The Holy Spirit as Witness
44. Discerning Good vs. Evil
in the Body of Christ
● Abram & Sarai-Fleshly Works & Human Effort
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 11:13–15, Galatians 6:1-2,
Genesis 15:2-6, 2 Samuel 14:25, Numbers Chapter 16, Proverbs
11:14, Ephesians 4:15, 1 Kings 22:53, 1 Corinthians 8:5-6, Revelation
2:14, Numbers 31:16, Numbers 22:3, Mark 3:22, Matthew 12:25-28,
& Genesis 4:1-16.
● Absalom & Korah-Rebellion & Betrayal
● Baal-Idolatry
● Balaam-Sabotage
● Balak-Conspiracy
● Beelzebul- Demonic Signs & Wonders
● Belial-Lawlessness
● Cain-Jealousy, Hatred, & Murder
45. Discerning Good vs. Evil
in the Body of Christ
● Church of Corinth-Factions, Sexual Immorality,
Licentiousness, Idolatry, Drunkenness, Boasting,
& Cultural Influences
Scripture References: 1 Corinthians (Book), 2 Corinthians (Book),
Genesis 16:1-15, Acts 26:18, Genesis 16:1-15, Genesis 21:9-21,Genesis
25:5–8, Acts 26:18, Revelation 2:20-23, Galatians 3:1-5, Jude 1:4,
Mark 5:1-10, & Job Chapter 41.
● Hagar-Abuse & Neglect
● Ishmael-Rejection
● Jezebel-Seduction
● Legalism-Rules, Traditions, & Laws
● Legion-Multiple Personalities
● Leviathan-Pride
46. Discerning Good vs. Evil
in the Body of Christ
● Lucifer-Ambition to Position
Scripture References: Ezekiel Chapter 28, Isaiah Chapter 14,
Matthew 6:19–21-24, Genesis 3:1-7, Revelation 12:9-11,
Acts 8:20-23, 2 Kings 5, & Matthew 10:8.
● Mammon-Greed
● Pharisees-Doctrinal Idolatry
● Python-Constraint
● Sadducees-Elitism
● Satan-Accusation
● Simon-Hustling
● Witchcraft-Manipulation, Intimidation,
& Domination
47. Group Discussion
Take a Few Moments to Record Your
Thoughts:
1. Examine Yourself-Identify Areas Of
Recurring Sin
2. Examine Your Faith
3. Examine Your Environment and
Distractions
48. Activity
Tapping Into The Spirit Realm:
A Prayer to Sharpen Discernment
(Ephesians 1:17-23)
“The God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, I asked that
you give to me the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the
knowledge of Him, the eyes of my understanding being
enlightened; that I may know what is the hope of His calling, what
are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and
what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who
believe, according to the working of His mighty power which He
worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated
Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all
principality and power and might and dominion, and every name
that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to
come. And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be
head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness
of Him who fills all in all. Amen.
51. Hearing God’s Voice
● Obstacles to Hearing God’s Voice
Scripture References: Job 28:28, Proverbs 4:7, James 3:17,
Colossians 1:11-12, Proverbs 3:5-60, Proverbs 3:5-60, James 4:7,
Ephesians 6:10-20, John 10:27, Psalm 69:13, Exodus 33:11, 1 Kings 13,
2 Corinthians 13:11, Acts 8:9-11, Acts 21:10-14, 1 Corinthians 12:1,
Peter 4:10-11, Exodus 33:11, & Matthew 7:24-27.
● Assurance That God Is Speaking
● Twelve Points to Remember
52. Intercessory Prayer
● Dreams
Scripture References: Job 33:14-16, Joel 2:28, Acts 9:10-12,
Acts 2:17, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 1:47, John 4:15-19,
Acts 5:1-11, Acts 9:10-12, Acts 10:19-21, Acts 10:9-16 , & Acts 10:28.
● Visions
● Words of Knowledge
● Words of Wisdom
● Quickened to Pray: Sensitive to the Spirit
● Covering Our Leaders
● Releasing Burdens
53. Group Discussion
Take a Few Moments to Record Your
Thoughts:
1. Start A Dream Journal
2. Examine Your Faith
3. Examine Your Environment and
Distractions
54. Activity
Pray for Your Leaders
Intercede for the Senior Leader, Pastor’s Wife,
Secondary (Auxiliary) Leaders, House Prophet,
Intercessory Team, Praise & Worship Team
(Choirs), & the Youth Department of your local
church body. As you are praying open your
spiritual ears to hear the voice of God as well as
any Words of Knowledge in areas that need
special prayer.
57. How to Write Prayers
● Knowing God’s Will
Scripture References: Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:2-10,
Matthew 18:20, Proverbs 29:18, Habakkuk 2:2, &
Habakkuk 2:3.
● Corporate Warfare Prayer
● Deliverance Prayer
● Church Declaration
● Corporate (Ministry) Vision Casting
● Marriage Vision Casting
● Personal Vision Casting
58. Prayer Integrity
● Pray God’s Will ONLY
● Spiritual Jurisdiction
● Stay Objective
● Know Your Battle & Your Battlefield
● Learn to Rest
59. Group Discussion
Take a Few Moments to Record Your
Thoughts:
1. Examine Yourself-Identify Areas Of
Recurring Sin
2. Examine Your Faith
3. Examine Your Environment and
Distractions
60. Activity
Review the following example of Vision Casting for Corporate
Ministry. Senior Leaders and Secondary Leaders should draw
the diagram and set goals and objectives for each time
frame according to the current needs of their individual
ministries and local corporate church bodies.
The same strategy should be repeated in two additional
diagrams; one for Marriage Vision (if applicable) and one for
Personal Vision.
61. Vision Casting
Corporate
Ministry
5 Years
3 Years
1 Year
❏ Evangelism
❏ Missions
❏ Faith
❏ Outreach
❏ Discipleship
❏ Training
❏ Ministry
❏ Technology
❏ Fellowship
❏ Real Estate
10 Years EXAMPLE
Outreach
62. Vision Casting
Corporate
Ministry
5 Years
3 Years
1 Year
❏ Evangelism
❏ Missions
❏ Faith
❏ Outreach
❏ Discipleship
❏ Training
❏ Ministry
❏ Technology
❏ Fellowship
❏ Real Estate
10 Years
63. Vision Casting
Marriage 5 Years
3 Years
1 Year
❏ Financial
❏ Intimacy
❏ Educational
❏ Faith
❏ Fun
❏ Fitness
❏ Relationships
❏ Family
64. Vision Casting
Personal 3 Years
2 Years
1 Year
❏ Financial
❏ Educational
❏ Faith
❏ Ministry
❏ Career
❏ Fun
❏ Fitness
❏ Relationships
❏ Family
67. Bearing Fruit in Prayer
● Prayer Projects
Scripture References:
● Manifestations During Prayer
● Power of The Human Will
68. Sustaining Deliverance
● Live by God's Word. (Matthew 4:4)
● Put on the garment of praise. (Isaiah 61:3)
● Come under discipline. (Matthew 28:19, Samuel 15:23, 2
Timothy 1:7)
● Cultivate right fellowship. (1 John 1:7)
● Be filled with the Holy Spirit. (Ephesians 5:18)
● Make sure you have passed through the water of baptism.
(Mark 16:15-16)
● Put on the whole armor of God. (Ephesians 6:13-18)
69. Why Some Are Not Delivered
● Lack of repentance
● Lack of desperation
● Wrong motives
● Self-centeredness - a desire for attention
● Failure to break with the occult
● Failure to sever binding soulish relationships
● Lack of release from a curse
● Failure to confess a specific sin
● Not "separated" by water baptism
● Part of a larger battle
70. Group Discussion
Take a Few Moments to Record Your
Thoughts:
1. Examine Yourself-Identify Areas Of
Recurring Sin
2. Examine Your Faith
3. Examine Your Environment and
Distractions
71. Activity
Review the cloud diagram of potential prayer projects.
Choose a specific public figure to pray for.
Ask the Holy Spirit to speak to you concerning them.
Research the person that you are interested in
praying for (birth name, family background,
childhood experiences, public hardships, etc.)
Take note of specific names and associations.
72. Prayer Project Ideas…….
Pastor Church Family Spiritual Covering
Local Government Family Political Figures
Community Needs World Leaders Celebrities
Kingdom Innovations The Sick Laws &
Policies
Economy & Commerce Education Media
Business Deliverance Technology
Medical Field Salvation