99 Answers to Questions About Angels, Demons & Spiritual Warfare by B.J. Oropeza (Intervarsity, 1997).Helps readers distinguish fact from fiction as they navigate the new cultural curiosity about spiritual phenomena.
The Bondage Breaker: The Next Step by Neil T. Anderson (Harvest House, 2011).This bestselling resource provides practical advice for combating demonic influence, sinful behavior, and invasive thoughts.
Defeating Dark Angels: breaking demonic oppression in the believer's life by Charles Kraft (Vine: 1992).Kraft's book includes first-hand accounts of oppression along with guidance on addressing underlying emotional issues.
Demon Possession and the Christian by Fred Dickason (Crossway, 1991).A thoughtful, biblical response to the question, can a Christian be possessed?
The Handbook for Spiritual Warfare by Ed Murphy (Nelson, 2003).A comprehensive look at the theological foundations of spiritual warfare.
It's Only a Demon: a model of Christian deliverance by David W. Appleby (BMH, 2011).A how-to guide to biblical deliverance for those wanting to help free people from spiritual bondage.
Penetrating the Darkness: discovering the power of the cross against unseen evil by Jack Hayford with Rebecca Hayford Bauer(Chosen, 2011).Filled with stories from Hayford's 40 years of ministry, this book emphasizes the power of prayer to defeat the enemy.
Silencing Satan: handbook of biblical demonology by Sharon Beekmann and Peter G. Bolt(Wipf & Stock, 2012).Brings biblical and historical perspective to the issue of demonization while exposing the diverse strategies of the evil one.
Spiritual Warfare: Christians, demonization, and deliverance by Karl Payne (WND, 2011).Differentiating between oppression and possession, Payne exposes the many ways in which Christians fall prey to the enemy, and he gives sound advice on how to find freedom.
Spiritual Warfare: victory over the powers of this dark world by Timothy Warner (Crossway: 1991).Focuses on the believer's positional authority in Christ. Warner encourages Christians not to settle for playing defense, but to take the fight to the enemy claiming the victory won on the cross.
Online Resources:
PreachingToday.com For sermons on spiritual warfare.
BuildingChurchLeaders.com "Spiritual Warfare," an Urgent Care training download, consists of how-to articles, a "deliverance checklist," and several other pieces designed to help church leaders lead people through the deliverance process.
DeeperWalkInternational.com Deeper Walk International provides training and resources to help people overcome obstacles that keep them from experiencing a deeper walk with Christ. Part of that training involves addressing issues of spiritual and emotional bondage.
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