Invisible Enemies | Joel Osteen | Lakewood Church Service

Are you constantly battling stress, discouragement, or unseen challenges? In this empowering 2025 Sunday message from Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, Pastor ‪@joelosteen‬ delivers a transformative sermon titled “Victory Over Invisible Enemies.” This powerful Christian teaching and motivational sermon will equip you with the spiritual weapons to fight battles in the unseen realm, resist demonic influence, and walk in God-given authority.

With passionate worship, powerful declarations, and a message from special guest @ Maddie Pruitt Trout this service will ignite your faith and help you overcome. This sermon also features a detailed prayer for breakthrough, healing, and favor.

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✝️ In This Message, You Will Learn:
How to fight battles in the unseen realm and stop fighting the wrong enemy, as inspired by Ephesians 6:12.
Why prayer and spiritual authority matter, and how to use the name of Jesus to cancel demonic assignments over your life.
What spiritual armor is and how to use it to stand strong in the evil day.
How to take authority over spiritual attacks and break generational curses through faith.
The power of resisting the enemy in Jesus’ name, featuring a personal testimony from Pastor Joel Osteen.

💡 This Message Answers Questions Like:

WHAT ARE “INVISIBLE ENEMIES” IN THE BIBLE?
The sermon defines invisible enemies as forces of darkness, not people, and teaches how to fight them with spiritual weapons, not carnal ones.

HOW DO I TAKE AUTHORITY OVER SPIRITUAL ATTACKS?
By exercising your authority as a believer and commanding the enemy to flee in the name of Jesus.

WHY DO I KEEP FACING RESISTANCE IN LIFE?
Resistance often indicates that you are a threat to the enemy's kingdom and are carrying something valuable.

CAN I BREAK GENERATIONAL CURSES THROUGH FAITH?
Yes, the message explains how to be loosed from a spirit of infirmity and other negative spirits in your family line.

📖 Key Scriptures:
Ephesians 6:12 – “Our struggle is not against flesh and blood…”
Luke 10:19 – “I have given you authority…”
2 Kings 6 – “There are more for us than against us.”
John 8:32 – “Then you will know the truth…”
Matthew 5:8 – “Blessed are the pure in heart…”

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00:00:00 - Opening Worship
00:02:47 - Welcome & Victory Declaration
00:03:32 - Power of Praise: A Moment of Encouragement by Joel Osteen
00:04:43 - Praise Unlocks the Gates
00:06:19 - Prayer: Thanking God for His Goodness
00:08:29 - Worship: “Victory in the Name of Jesus”
00:14:22 - Worship: “Blessed Assurance”
00:21:05 - Worship: “Hallelujah”
00:28:15 - Prayer for the Week
00:31:39 - Prayer for Physical Healing
00:33:34 - Faith Declaration: "I Am Not Average"
00:34:19 - Guest Introduction by Joel Osteen
00:44:27 - Introduction of Guest Speaker Maddie Pruitt Trout
00:59:41 - Testimony: The Impact of Lakewood's Ministry
01:01:22 - Tithing & Offering
01:06:25 - Worship: “Our God Is an Awesome God”
01:13:35 - Joel Osteen's Sermon Begins: "Victory Over Invisible Enemies"
01:14:57 - The Invisible Enemy: Our Struggle is Not Against Flesh and Blood
01:21:34 - Your Authority in the Name of Jesus
01:23:31 - Enemy Schemes: Don’t Be Fooled by the Cape
01:26:01 - How to Deal With a Spirit of Infirmity
01:29:02 - Declaration of Freedom & Breakthrough
01:30:16 - The Story of Elisha and the Unseen Army
01:33:33 - Rise Up: Don't Be Intimidated by Bullies
01:35:58 - The Shield of Faith: Quenching Fiery Darts
01:40:42 - Final Blessing & Call for Salvation