Cory Zollo

Why Believers Don't Use Their Authority Over the Devil


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You have authority over the devil—but most believers aren’t using it.In this message, we break down what the Bible actually says about spiritual authority and why so many Christians live under constant attack instead of walking in victory. The issue isn’t that the enemy is too powerful—it’s that many people don’t understand what Jesus already gave them.Scripture makes it clear that believers have authority over all the power of the enemy. Yet many still live reacting to problems, praying from a place of defeat, and accepting things they were never meant to tolerate. When you don’t understand your authority, you give the enemy access to areas of your life he was never meant to touch.This teaching explains the difference between having authority and actually using it. Just like a police officer has authority whether he uses it or not, believers can carry authority but still live powerless if they never enforce it. The enemy doesn’t need authority—he only needs access. And what you tolerate, you empower.You’ll also see how Jesus operated—not by constantly reacting to the devil, but by walking in dominion and putting the kingdom of darkness on the run. Through His death and resurrection, the power of the enemy was already defeated. The question is whether you will stand in that victory or continue living beneath it.If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly under attack, this message will help you shift from a defensive mindset to a position of authority—where you resist the devil, stand firm in faith, and watch him flee.Victory over the enemy isn’t automatic—it’s enforced.And it starts with understanding what’s already yours in Christ.00:00 - You Have Authority Over the Devil02:00 - Why Most Christians Don’t Walk in Victory04:20 - The Truth: The Devil Has No Power Over You06:50 - Authority vs Power (Biblical Explanation)09:00 - Access vs Authority – How the Enemy Attacks11:00 - Offensive vs Defensive Spiritual Warfare13:10 - Casting Out Demons & Walking in Authority16:50 - Jesus Defeated the Devil (Colossians 2:15)21:00 - How to Resist the Devil (James 4:7)28:00 - Salvation Message & Prayer to Be Saved

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Cory ZolloBy Cory Zollo