Episode Description: In this insightful message, Brother Mike explores the reality of spiritual surveillance, revealing how spiritual forces observe human behavior, identify vulnerabilities, and craft targeted temptations. Drawing from biblical accounts—including Job, Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, and the seven sons of Sceva—Brother Mike illustrates the difference between walking in spiritual authority and operating without power. Listeners are encouraged to strengthen their spiritual foundation through deeper prayer, Scripture study, and faith-based community at the Arizona Deliverance Center.

Key Takeaways:


Understanding Unseen Evaluation: Spiritual forces observe human actions and patterns to identify spiritual weaknesses and entry points for temptation.


Scriptural Evidence of Surveillance: Biblical accounts show how spiritual entities recognized figures like Job, Jesus, and Paul based on their authority and spiritual standing.


The Reality of Authentic Authority: Attempting to exercise spiritual power without true conviction or depth—as shown by the seven sons of Sceva—leaves individuals vulnerable to deception and defeat.


Overcoming Surveillance Through Growth: Cultivating a strong prayer life, consistent Scripture study, and close relationship with God builds genuine spiritual resistance.

Scripture References:


Job 1:8 – "Then the Lord said to Satan, 'Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil?'"


Matthew 4:2–3 – "And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry. Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, 'If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.'"


Mark 1:23–24 – "Now there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit. And he cried out, saying, 'Let us alone! What have we to do with You, Jesus of Nazareth? Did You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!'"


Acts 19:13–15 – "Then some of the itinerant Jewish exorcists took it upon themselves to call the name of the Lord Jesus over those who had evil spirits... And the evil spirit answered and said, 'Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?'"

Episode Description: In this insightful message, Brother Mike explores the reality of spiritual surveillance, revealing how spiritual forces observe human behavior, identify vulnerabilities, and craft targeted temptations. Drawing from biblical accounts&mdash;including Job, Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, and the seven sons of Sceva&mdash;Brother Mike illustrates the difference between walking in spiritual authority and operating without power. Listeners are encouraged to strengthen their spiritual foundation through deeper prayer, Scripture study, and faith-based community at the Arizona Deliverance Center.
Key Takeaways:
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Understanding Unseen Evaluation: Spiritual forces observe human actions and patterns to identify spiritual weaknesses and entry points for temptation.
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Scriptural Evidence of Surveillance: Biblical accounts show how spiritual entities recognized figures like Job, Jesus, and Paul based on their authority and spiritual standing.
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The Reality of Authentic Authority: Attempting to exercise spiritual power without true conviction or depth&mdash;as shown by the seven sons of Sceva&mdash;leaves individuals vulnerable to deception and defeat.
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Overcoming Surveillance Through Growth: Cultivating a strong prayer life, consistent Scripture study, and close relationship with God builds genuine spiritual resistance.
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Scripture References:
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<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Job%201%3A8&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjHxJy71eSWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQpwE">Job 1:8</a> &ndash; "Then the Lord said to Satan, 'Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil?'"
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<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%204%3A2-3&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjHxJy71eSWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQqAE">Matthew 4:2&ndash;3</a> &ndash; "And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry. Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, 'If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.'"
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<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%201%3A23-24&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjHxJy71eSWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQqQE">Mark 1:23&ndash;24</a> &ndash; "Now there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit. And he cried out, saying, 'Let us alone! What have we to do with You, Jesus of Nazareth? Did You come to destroy us? I know who You are&mdash;the Holy One of God!'"
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<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts%2019%3A13-15&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjHxJy71eSWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQqgE">Acts 19:13&ndash;15</a> &ndash; "Then some of the itinerant Jewish exorcists took it upon themselves to call the name of the Lord Jesus over those who had evil spirits... And the evil spirit answered and said, 'Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?'"
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Hardcore Christianity

Acts 26:18/Mark 7:27: “To open the eyes of Christians to turn them from the deception of seducing spirits to the real truth of Christianity. To turn them from the lies of the devil to the Truth of God, that they might understand that evil spirits have over-run the churches in North America & that Christians can be infected (not possessed) with spirits and need deliverance & that they can receive forgiveness of sins, physical healing & deliverance from demonic disease & mental illness & that they can receive an inheritance among those that are sanctified by Faith in Christ & understand that the Children’s Bread of deliverance is for all saints.”

Acts 26:18/Mark 7:27: &ldquo;To open the eyes of Christians to turn them from the deception of seducing spirits to the real truth of Christianity. To turn them from the lies of the devil to the Truth of God, that they might understand that evil spirits have over-run the churches in North America &amp; that Christians can be infected (not possessed) with spirits and need deliverance &amp; that they can receive forgiveness of sins, physical healing &amp; deliverance from demonic disease &amp; mental illness &amp; that they can receive an inheritance among those that are sanctified by Faith in Christ &amp; understand that the Children&rsquo;s Bread of deliverance is for all saints.&rdquo;