is evil real? the Bible’s answer might surprise you

Biblical teaching on spiritual warfare, the battle for your mind, and training your thoughts toward Christ. From Pastor Mike's 2024 sermon series, "How to Fight" on The Book of Ephesians Spiritual warfare is real, but it’s often misunderstood. In this message, Pastor Mike Adkins continues the Spiritual Warfare series by showing why the Christian battle is not primarily against people, but against spiritual forces, lies, and strongholds that shape what we believe and become. Using Ephesians 3 and Ephesians 6, you’ll learn what it means to be strengthened through the Holy Spirit in your inner being, rooted and established in love, and empowered in community. You’ll also hear why focusing on your sin can actually reinforce it, and why a better strategy is to fill your mind with truth through Scripture, worship, prayer, and the church. Pastor Mike also connects spiritual maturity to love (not just knowledge), explains why prayer changes us, and shows how surrender to God’s will leads to strength, freedom, and resurrection life on the other side of suffering. If you’re tired of fighting the same battles in your mind, relationships, or habits, this message will help you take a practical next step toward freedom in Christ. Welcome to Grace. We’re glad you’re here. INTRODUCE YOURSELF & FIND YOUR NEXT STEP: https://discovergrace.com/next SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL: https://discovergrace.com/subscribe SHARE A STORY, ASK A QUESTION - EMAIL: hello@discovergrace.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL FOR GOOD NEWS DAILY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discovergrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discovergracefl GIVE TO HELP US SHARE HOPE WITH PEOPLE IN NEED: https://discovergrace.com/give LISTEN TO GRACE AFTER HOURS PODCAST Apple: https://apple.co/48TJkSA Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46Nl96p Instagram: https://instagram.com/graceafterhours.pod LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CURRENT SERIES: https://discovergrace.com/magazine GRAB OUR FREE GRACE APP: https://discovergrace.com/ap