Envision The Day That You Snap The Enemy’s Stronghold | Nick Scarpati & Pastor Tom Golden

In this week’s sermon, Pastor Tom Golden and Nick Scarpati deliver an impactful message on the theme of breaking spiritual strongholds. During the "5 Minutes of Fire," Nick passionately underscores the potency of God's word in tearing down strongholds, such as addiction and shame. He encourages the congregation to wield the Bible as a powerful tool for demolishing barriers hindering their spiritual growth.

Pastor Tom then delves into the tragic yet inspiring story of Sampson. Born to save Jerusalem after 40 years of Philistine rule, Sampson grappled with personal struggles, particularly a consuming lust for women. Despite his flaws, Sampson's commitment to God's purpose led him to confront the enemy's stronghold.

As the sermon unfolds, the narrative explores how Sampson, blinded by his choices, sought redemption by asking God for help. Ultimately, in a profound act of sacrifice, Sampson pushed the pillars of the Philistine temple, taking his own life along with over 3,000 enemies. This act symbolizes the breaking of the enemy's stronghold through a steadfast commitment to God's will.

The overarching message resonates with the idea that, like Sampson, believers can overcome personal strongholds by turning to God for strength and working for His glory. The sermon serves as a powerful reminder that, through faith and reliance on God, individuals can envision the day they break free from the chains of spiritual strongholds.

Bible Verses:

2 Corinthians 10:3-4
3 For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. 4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.

2 Corinthians 6:4
4 Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses;

Judges 16:25
25 After the people had had much to drink, they said, “Bring Samson here so we can have some fun with him.” So they called Samson out of prison and made fun of him. They made him stand between the stone pillars that held up the building.

Psalm 139:23-24
23 Look through me, O God, and know my heart. Try me and know my thoughts. 24 See if there is any sinful way in me and lead me in the way that lasts forever.