Overcoming Evil: Breaking the Cycle | Dr. Conrad Vine

Extracted Verses and Quotes from the Sermon

Biblical Verses

Daniel 2 (summary)

The prophecy of Daniel 2 shows the statue with a head of gold down to feet of iron and clay, revealing that God is in control of history and is bringing it to a climax.

Job 1

Satan said to God, “Job only worships you because you protect him.” God allowed Satan to test Job but set limits on the harm Satan could do.

2 Corinthians 12:7

“Even considering the exceptional character of the revelations, therefore to keep me from being too elated or proud, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger, the word is angalos or angel of Satan to torment me to keep me from being too elated or proud.”

Matthew 16

Jesus said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.”

John 6

Jesus said to the twelve disciples, “Did I not choose you twelve? Yet one of you is a devil (diabolos).”

John 13

When Judas decided to betray Jesus, “Satan entered into him.”

Matthew 6 (The Lord’s Prayer)

“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” (Note: the original Greek means “from the evil one,” not simply “from evil.”)

Acts 19

“Many who became believers confessed and disclosed their practices. Those who practiced magic collected their books and burned them publicly. The value of these books was about 50,000 silver coins. The word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed.”

Ephesians 6:12-13

“Our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the whole armor of God so that you may be able to withstand in the evil day and, having done all, to stand firm.”

Isaiah 52:7

“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, Your God reigns.”

Psalm 34:7

“The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.”

Psalm 51:10

“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”

Genesis 15:1

“Fear not, Abram, I am your shield and your exceedingly great reward.”

2 Corinthians 10:4-5

“For the weapons of our warfare are not merely human, but they have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every proud obstacle raised against the knowledge of God; we take every thought captive to obey Christ.”

Romans 12:2

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

Matthew 4:3-4

“The tempter came and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.’ But he answered, ‘It is written, One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'”

Luke 4:2

“Jesus said, ‘This kind does not come out except by prayer and fasting.'”

Luke 4:18

“God has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, and to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”

Memorable Quotes

“If you bear the name of Christ, Satan has a target on your back. He wants to discourage you, dissuade you, and cause you to separate from your faith.”

“Harassment is where Satan or his demons just attack you and attack you to cause you to lose faith, but God puts a strict limit beyond which Satan cannot go.”

“God allowed an angel of Satan to torment Paul to keep him dependent on God’s grace and power rather than his own brilliance.”

“When a disciple of Jesus plainly contradicts the plain teachings of Jesus, they are allowing Satan to work through them in that moment.”

“Judas was stealing from the common purse and when Jesus said one of you is a devil, He knew Satan had entered him, but Judas never asked Jesus for help.”

“Deliverance ministry is real. Jesus never forces someone to be set free; they must ask Him.”

“Satan’s attacks come in three kinds: harassment, oppression, and possession.”

“Pray every day the Lord’s Prayer and say, ‘Lord, deliver me from the evil one.’ You are under daily attack from Satan.”

“Getting rid of the garbage in your life is how you get rid of the rats; meaning, close the doorways where Satan can enter your life.”

“Pornography is a cherished sin that often leads to oppression and the destruction of marriages and families.”

“Remove anything in your home that has any connection with the powers of darkness, be it tarot cards, Ouija boards, or cursed objects.”

“We do not go looking for demons, but when Satan comes knocking on your door, you stand firm in the armor of God.”

“The armor of God includes the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit.”

“The belt of truth holds everything together; relationships depend on truthfulness.”

“The breastplate of righteousness protects the heart and lungs — the center of our relationship with God and our prayer life.”

“The shoes of peace represent our service to God and sharing our faith as we walk through life.”

“The shield of faith lets us see situations through the eyes of God and quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one.”

“The helmet of salvation protects our mind, the center of our personality and decisions that determine our eternal destiny.”

“Our minds are a battleground; Satan wants to control it, but God wants to renew it so we can discern His will.”

“The sword of the Spirit is the spoken word of God. When Satan attacks with lies, we respond with the truth of Scripture.”

“When you quote Scripture out loud against Satan’s lies, you create new neural pathways that lead to trust in God rather than fear or bitterness.”

“Prayer and fasting go hand in hand: fasting frees time to pray, sharpens the mind, humbles us before God, and shows we rely on His strength.”

“Jesus came not just to teach us, but to set us free from the attacks of Satan.”

“Don’t subcontract spiritual warfare to others; take responsibility in your own life, family, and home for closing the doorways to Satan.”

“The occult promises knowledge and power without moral responsibility, but it ultimately controls and destroys you.”

“There is a Savior who delivers His people: ‘The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him and delivers them.'”

“Jesus has never lost a battle with Satan, and He is willing to fight the battles for us that we cannot fight for ourselves.”

“Put your hand in the hand of Jesus and ask Him to drive Satan away so you can live in the fullness and blessings God desires for you.”

Other Quotations

Ellen G. White (paraphrased emphasis)

“Jesus did not come merely to buy us back from slavery to sin, but to destroy the works of the devil.”