Territorial Demons
The concept of territorial demons, also known as territorial spirits, extends the idea of spiritual warfare to a broader geographical and cultural context. Territorial demons are believed to be demonic entities assigned to specific regions, cities, or even nations, exerting influence over the people and activities within those areas. This belief is rooted in biblical passages such as Daniel 10, where the “prince of Persia” and the “prince of Greece” are mentioned as spiritual beings opposing God’s angels.
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The concept of territorial demons, also known as territorial spirits, extends the idea of spiritual warfare to a broader geographical and cultural context. Territorial demons are believed to be demonic entities assigned to specific regions, cities, or even nations, exerting influence over the people and activities within those areas. This belief is rooted in biblical passages such as Daniel 10, where the “prince of Persia” and the “prince of Greece” are mentioned as spiritual beings opposing God’s angels.
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00:00I will continue with you in this part 6 series of Knowing Your Enemies, a step-by-step teachings
00:14into what we call the Territorial Demons.
00:17We started off with Part 1, Knowing Your Enemy, Part 2, Satan, the God of this World, Part
00:223, The Seven Demon Lords, Part 4, Thirteen Princes of Hell, Part 5, The Principalities,
00:27and Part 6, The Territorial Demons.
00:31Territorial Demons are leaders and they not rulers.
00:35Influence and guidance, Territorial Demons are seen as leaders who influence and guide
00:39other demonic forces within a specific region or territory.
00:43They strategize and direct activities to oppose spiritual growth and the spread of positive
00:48spiritual influence.
00:50They are called the King Spirits.
00:52The Prince Spirits have a higher authority while the King Spirits has the lesser authority.
00:57So the Territorial Demons are King Spirits.
01:01Spiritual Hierarchy, they operate within a structured hierarchy similar to military ranks
01:05where they have authority over other demons but are still under the ultimate control of
01:08higher ranking demonic entities or Satan.
01:12Territorial Demons are not rulers.
01:14They are King Spirits.
01:16Let us go into a video by T. B. Joshua who delivered a woman from the King Spirits.
01:22In the name of Jesus.
01:25Send the light.
01:27Send the light.
01:29Send the light.
01:31Oh Jehovah.
01:34Send the light.
01:36Into my soul.
01:42Whatever spirit that is tormenting your life.
01:50You, that spirit.
01:52Listen to me.
01:56Come out.
02:02Come out.
02:06Come out.
02:08The spirit that torments you in the night.
02:12Could not allow you to sleep.
02:15Giving you nightmares.
02:18Where are you?
02:24Where are you?
02:32Watch the screen.
02:35Come out.
02:36Come out.
02:42Watch the screen.
02:50There is a possessed control spirit.
02:52I'm a king.
02:53She's my wife.
02:54I'm a king.
02:56I'm a king.
02:57Come out.
02:58Stand up.
02:59Stand up.
03:00Come here.
03:01Stand up here.
03:02You say what?
03:03I'm a king.
03:04She's my wife.
03:05She's my queen.
03:06I'm a king.
03:07I'm a king.
03:08I'm a king.
03:09Come out.
03:10Stand up.
03:11Stand up here.
03:12You say what?
03:13I'm a king.
03:14She's my wife.
03:15She's my queen.
03:16I'm a king.
03:17You are a king?
03:18She's my queen.
03:19Who?
03:20This is your husband?
03:21No.
03:22You listen down.
03:23Somebody you marry in your house.
03:25No.
03:26You say you are not the husband.
03:28How many years now you married this woman?
03:3018 years.
03:31You say you are not the husband.
03:34Who is this man?
03:35I don't know him.
03:37You know this woman?
03:38I know her.
03:39Who?
03:40She's my wife.
03:41You say you are the wife.
03:42I don't know him.
03:43You don't know him?
03:44Yes.
03:45I have my wife.
03:46Who is he?
03:47Who is he?
03:48I don't know him.
03:49You don't know him at all?
03:50No.
03:51No.
03:52I don't know him.
03:53But the same uniform.
03:54I'm a king.
03:55King where?
03:56I'm a king.
03:57Inside river.
03:58Inside river.
03:59And she's my wife.
04:00She's my queen.
04:01You are a king inside river?
04:02Yes.
04:03You don't know that you marry king?
04:04I don't know, sir.
04:06King.
04:07Tell him again.
04:08Who are you?
04:09I'm a king.
04:10You say he's a king.
04:11King where?
04:12Inside the river.
04:13I live inside the river.
04:14I'm a king.
04:15She's my wife.
04:16She's my queen.
04:17Where did you marry king?
04:18On the surface of the land.
04:19On the surface of the land.
04:20On the surface of the land.
04:21On the surface of the land.
04:22On the surface of the land.
04:23On the surface of the land.
04:24King.
04:25King.
04:26King.
04:27King.
04:28King.
04:29King.
04:30King.
04:31King.
04:32King.
04:33King.
04:34You are a king?
04:35Yes.
04:36But this man marry you?
04:37No.
04:38You don't know me?
04:39I don't know you.
04:40I don't know you.
04:41You don't know me?
04:42You're my wife.
04:43No.
04:44No.
04:45You're my wife.
04:46I'll hold your wife now.
04:47No.
04:48No.
04:49No.
04:50No.
04:51No.
04:52No.
04:53No.
04:54No.
04:55No.
04:56No.
04:57No.
04:58No.
04:59No.
05:00No.
05:01No.
05:02No.
05:03you.
05:11You have delivered your wife.
05:20She's delivering now. If we
05:34can give him the kiss.
05:38This woman is delivered from a river spirits and their influence on humans,
05:42king spirits, or powerful spiritual entities residing in rivers is found in various
05:46cultural and spiritual traditions. These spirits are often believed to have
05:50significant influence over the natural world and human affairs.
05:54These spirits are thought to interact with humans. In many
05:58cultures, river spirits are revered as protectors who can bless individuals
06:02with health, prosperity, and fertility. People often perform rituals
06:06or offer sacrifices to gain their favor, guidance, and wisdom. River spirits
06:10are sometimes seen as wise entities that can provide guidance and insight.
06:14Shamans or spiritual leaders might communicate with these spirits to
06:18seek advice or knowledge. Limited authority, unlike rulers
06:22who have absolute control, territorial demons have limited authority.
06:26They can influence and manipulate but do not have ultimate power over a region.
06:30Their actions are often countered by spiritual forces of
06:34good, such as angels. Subject to higher powers, they are
06:38subject to higher spiritual powers, both good and evil. For example,
06:42in the Book of Daniel, the Prince of Persia is a territorial spirit that
06:46is opposed by the Archangel Michael, indicating that these demons do not have unchecked
06:50power. The concepts of spiritual warfare, territorial
06:54demons, and spiritual mapping provide a framework for understanding and engaging
06:58in the spiritual battles that are believed to influence both individuals and regions.
07:02While these ideas have deep historical roots, their contemporary
07:06expressions have been shaped by the experiences and teachings of modern Christian leaders.
07:10By combining prayer, research, and community engagement,
07:14believers seek to confront and overcome the spiritual forces that oppose the work of
07:18God in the world. Territorial Demons. Dot in this
07:22session I will discuss with you the concept of territorial demons suggests that
07:26these entities possess and exert influence over specific geographical areas.
07:30This belief is rooted in the idea that certain demonic forces
07:34are assigned to regions, cities, or even nations where they work to hinder spiritual
07:38growth and promote negative influences. At the same time
07:42I explain the importance spiritual mapping. The concept of territorial
07:46demons highlights the ongoing spiritual battle believed to be taking place
07:50over different regions of the world. These entities are thought to
07:54play a significant role in this struggle, influencing the spiritual climate and
07:58opposing positive spiritual influences. Through spiritual warfare
08:02and practices like spiritual mapping, believers seek to combat these forces
08:06and bring about spiritual renewal and freedom in their communities.
08:10How they operate. Influence and control. Territorial
08:14demons are thought to influence the culture, politics, and spiritual atmosphere
08:18of the areas they control. This can manifest in various forms
08:22such as increased crime rates, widespread immorality, or resistance to
08:26religious movements. Historical and cultural factors, the presence
08:30and strength of territorial demons are often linked to historical events, prevalent
08:34sins, or cultural practices in a region. For example,
08:38areas with a history of idolatry or occult practices might be seen as having
08:42stronger demonic influences. The concept of territorial demons
08:46often ties their presence and influence to the historical and cultural context
08:50of a region. This means that the spiritual atmosphere of an area
08:54can be shaped by its past events and prevailing practices.
08:58For instance, regions with a long history of idolatry, where people have worshipped
09:02gods other than the monotheistic god of the Bible, are believed to be more susceptible to
09:06demonic influences. This is because idolatry is seen
09:10as opening spiritual doors to demonic forces, allowing them to establish a foothold
09:14in the area. Moreover, cultural practices that involve the occult
09:18such as witchcraft, sorcery, or other forms of magic, are also thought
09:22to attract territorial demons. These practices are seen as
09:26direct invitations to demonic entities, giving them legal rights to operate within
09:30the region. Over time, these influences can become deeply
09:34entrenched, affecting not just individuals but the collective spiritual climate of
09:38the area. This can manifest in various ways, such as
09:42increased resistance to religious movements, moral decay, or widespread spiritual
09:46apathy. Historical events, such as wars, massacres,
09:50or other forms of violence, can also contribute to the presence of territorial
09:54demons. These events often leave a spiritual scar on the
09:58land, creating an environment where negative spiritual forces can thrive.
10:02For example, a region that has experienced significant bloodshed
10:06might be seen as having a lingering spirit of violence or unrest.
10:10Believers who subscribe to this view often engage in spiritual warfare practices
10:14such as prayer and fasting to cleanse the land and reclaim it from these
10:18demonic influences. This holistic approach to understanding
10:22territorial demons highlights the interconnectedness of history, culture, and spirituality
10:26in shaping the spiritual landscape of a region. Daniel 10,
10:30the Prince of Persia, and Prince of Greece are often cited as examples of
10:34territorial spirits that influence entire nations. Mark 5,
10:381-20, the story of the Gerasene Demoniac, where Jesus encounters
10:42a man possessed by a legion of demons in the region of the Gerasenes, is sometimes
10:46interpreted as an example of territorial possession. In Mark 5,
10:501-20, the demons, named Legion, beg Jesus not to send them out of the
10:54region, indicating their attachment to that geographical area.
10:58This suggests the concept of territorial demons, which are believed to have specific
11:02domains. Jesus permits them to enter a herd of pigs, which then
11:06drown in the sea. This passage highlights Jesus' authority over
11:10such spirits and their fear of being displaced from their territory.
11:14In spiritual warfare, believers who subscribe to this view often engage
11:18in specific spiritual practices to combat these influences.
11:22Prayer and fasting, targeted prayers and fasting are used to weaken the hold
11:26of territorial demons. Anointing and blessing, some practices
11:30involve anointing the land with oil or sprinkling salt in the area.
11:34The practice of sprinkling salt on conquered land is mentioned in the Tanakh
11:38or the Book of Judges. Specifically, Judges chapter 9, 45
11:42describes how Abimelech, after capturing the city of Shechem, destroyed
11:46it and sowed it with salt. This act symbolized a curse, ensuring
11:50the land would remain barren and uninhabitable. Stopping a
11:54territorial demon and other demonic spirits known to interfere.
11:58Regional battles, depictions of angels and demons battling over specific
12:02landmarks or regions. Cultural influences, how territorial
12:06demons might influence the culture and daily life of a region.
12:10Spiritual interventions, scenes of believers engaging in prayer walks or other
12:14spiritual practices to combat these forces. Several passages
12:18in the Bible are often cited to support the existence of territorial spirits.
12:22Deuteronomy 32, 8-9, this passage refers
12:26to God dividing the nations among the sons of God, which some interpret as
12:30angelic beings assigned to different regions. Psalm 82, this
12:34psalm speaks of Elohim, gods, who are judged by God and are believed to have authority
12:38over different areas. In the context of spiritual warfare,
12:42believers often engage in prayer and other spiritual practices to combat
12:46these territorial spirits. The goal is to break the influence
12:50these spirits have over specific areas and to advance the spread of the gospel.
12:54Practical examples. Larry Lee's event, in
12:581990, Larry Lee organized a spiritual warfare event aimed at expelling
13:02territorial spirits from San Francisco. Brazilian evangelicals
13:06and National Movement in Brazil petitioned to remove a day of national homage
13:10to a religious statue, believing it was linked to a territorial spirit.
13:14Significance. For those who believe in territorial spirits,
13:18understanding and combating these entities is crucial for effective evangelism
13:22and spiritual freedom. They see these spirits as
13:26obstacles to spiritual growth and the spread of God's kingdom. The story of Yeshua,
13:30Jesus, calming the storm is found in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
13:34In this event, Yeshua was sleeping on a boat when a violent
13:38storm arose, causing the disciples to fear for their lives.
13:42They woke him, and he rebuked the wind and the sea, bringing about a great calm twilight.
13:46It is very interesting and it aligns with some interpretations that see spiritual warfare
13:50in various biblical events. The idea that territorial demons
13:54might have been trying to attack Yeshua during the storm is a possibility that some
13:58believers consider. This view suggests that the forces of darkness were
14:02attempting to disrupt his mission and instill fear in his disciples.
14:06Yeshua's calm and authoritative response to the storm, however, demonstrates
14:10his supreme power over all spiritual forces, reinforcing the message
14:14that he is in control, no matter the circumstances.
14:22Question. How can I identify territorial demons?
14:26Identifying territorial demons can be a complex process, often involving spiritual
14:30discernment and observation of patterns within specific areas.
14:34Here are some steps that might help. 1. Observation of patterns.
14:38Look for recurring issues or negative patterns in a specific geographic area.
14:42This could include high crime rates, persistent poverty, or widespread addiction.
14:462. Historical and cultural research.
14:50Investigate the history and cultural background of the area.
14:54Experiments or cultural practices can give clues about spiritual strongholds.
14:583. Prayer and discernment. Engage in prayer and ask for discernment.
15:02Many believe that through prayer, God can reveal the presence and influence
15:06of territorial spirits. 4. Consultation with spiritual leaders.
15:10Speak with experienced spiritual leaders or those knowledgeable
15:14in spiritual warfare. They can provide guidance and share their insights.
15:185. Spiritual mapping. This involves researching
15:22and mapping out the spiritual landscape of an area, identifying potential
15:26strongholds and spiritual influences. 6. Community involvement.
15:30Engage with the local community to understand their experiences
15:34and perceptions. Sometimes, the collective experiences of the community
15:38can highlight spiritual issues. In the realm of Christian theology
15:42and practice, the concepts of spiritual warfare, territorial demons,
15:46and spiritual mapping have gained significant attention, particularly
15:50among those involved in intercessory prayer and mission work. These interconnected
15:54ideas form a framework for understanding and engaging in the spiritual
15:58battles believed to influence both individuals and entire regions,
16:02aims to provide a comprehensive overview of these concepts, their
16:06historical development, and their practical applications.
16:10Spiritual warfare refers to the Christian belief in the ongoing
16:14battle between the forces of good, led by God and his angels,
16:18and the forces of evil, led by Satan and his demons. This battle is
16:22not merely a metaphorical struggle, but is considered a real and active
16:26conflict that affects the physical and spiritual realms. The New Testament,
16:30particularly the writings of Paul, emphasizes the reality of
16:34this warfare, urging believers to put on the full armor of God, Ephesians 6.11,
16:38to stand against the schemes of the devil. Territorial demons,
16:42the concept of territorial demons, also known as territorial
16:46spirits, extends the idea of spiritual warfare to a broader geographical
16:50and cultural context. Territorial demons are believed to be demonic
16:54entities assigned to specific regions, cities, or even nations,
16:58exerting influence over the people and activities within those areas.
17:02This belief is rooted in biblical passages such as Daniel 10,
17:06where the Prince of Persia and the Prince of Greece are mentioned as
17:10spiritual beings opposing God's angels. Practical applications,
17:14the practical applications of spiritual warfare, territorial demons,
17:18and spiritual mapping are diverse and can vary significantly depending
17:22on the context and theological perspective. Some common practices
17:26include 1. Prayer walks, believers walk through specific areas,
17:30praying for the people and places they encounter. These walks often involve
17:34interceding against territorial spirits and asking for God's blessing
17:38and protection over the region. 2. Research and analysis,
17:42spiritual mapping involves gathering information about the history, culture,
17:46and spiritual climate of an area. This research can include studying historical
17:50events, identifying patterns of sin or occult activity,
17:54and discerning the presence of spiritual strongholds. 3. Intercessory
17:58prayer, targeted prayer, is a key component of spiritual warfare.
18:02Believers pray specifically against the identified territorial spirits,
18:06asking God to break their hold and bring spiritual freedom to the area.
18:104. Community engagement, engaging with the local community
18:14is essential for effective spiritual warfare. Building relationships,
18:18sharing the gospel, and addressing social and spiritual needs can
18:22help to dismantle the influence of territorial demons.
18:265. Corporate worship and fasting, collective acts of worship and fasting
18:30can be powerful tools in spiritual warfare. These practices unite
18:34believers in their efforts to seek God's intervention and break the power of demonic
18:38forces. Starting your journey into spiritual warfare, territorial
18:42demons, and spiritual mapping can be both exciting and profound.
18:461. Study the scriptures, familiarize yourself with biblical passages
18:50related to spiritual warfare. 2. Prayer and fasting, develop
18:54a regular practice of prayer and fasting.