Blake R TempletonFounder, Son of Wisdom · Son of Wisdom · Spiritual architect for men

Win the Battle Before It Starts

4 May 2026 · 1 min

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In this sermon Blake Robert Templeton presents a five‑step framework for pre‑emptive spiritual warfare and emotional resilience. He teaches listeners to first discern the specific negative emotion the enemy is trying to provoke (frustration, fear, stress, etc.) and then refuse any emotional agreement, guarding the heart against granting the enemy legal access. The third step is to ascend internally by returning to one’s ‘seat in Christ,’ embracing peace, authority, and clarity. The fourth step involves raising the shield of faith, described as an offensive tool that replaces the enemy’s lies with God’s truth and emotions. Finally, the fifth step is to draw the sword by speaking authoritative, powerful declarations in Jesus’ name, claiming authority over circumstances and affirming joy and obedience. The overall message encourages proactive, confident faith that neutralizes attacks before they manifest.

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What is the enemy trying to get me to feel? Is it frustration? Is it fear? Is it stress? When something doesn't go my way, when a curveball happens, discern the attack. Number 2, refuse the alignment. Do not agree emotionally. Guard your heart. Realize that this negative feeling is trying to actually come inside of me and gain legal access. And he will take. So the first battle is not your situation. It's your agreement with the enemy's emotions. Step 3, ascend internally. Return back to your seat in Christ. Peace, authority, clarity. Step 4, raise the shield. Remember, the shield of faith is actually offensive. It's God's thoughts and emotions. So raise it. You know what God thinks and feels. It has no bearing on what the enemy's trying to do. So it's the truth over lies. And step 5, draw the sword. Speak out loud, not passive, not weak, but with conviction. Speak authoritatively, powerfully. Right now, in the name of Jesus, I hold ground right here. Today will be the best day ever. And all momentum is moving in my favor. The Lord loves me, he holds me high. All circumstances are under my feet, I take authority over them. And joy to this moment to obey Jesus.