THIS IS WHY SOME BATTLES KEEP REPEATING DESPITE YEARS OF PRAYER | APOSTLE JOSHUA SELMAN

Recurring spiritual battles, prayer, deliverance and freedom in Christ are the focus of this message by Apostle Joshua Selman, “Greater Light, Part Two: Tearing Down Altars.” Why can familiar struggles persist after years of prayer? This teaching examines that question through the speaker’s biblical understanding of altars, covenants and spiritual authority. Drawing on accounts of Noah, Abraham, Jacob, Gideon and David, he explains what he means by an altar and connects the discussion to Christ’s finished work, repentance and a life yielded to God. The message moves from identifying recurring patterns to rebuilding a consistent walk with Jesus. Using Hebrews 12:22–24 and Hebrews 4:16, Apostle Joshua Selman points listeners toward the blood of Jesus, the new covenant and the throne of grace. He explains the blood in terms of Christ’s substitutionary sacrifice, mercy and justice, rather than a physical substance or a repeated phrase. A central distinction is that Christian devotion does not require stone structures, animal sacrifices or treating a prayer room as a sacred object. He also describes deliverance as involving spiritual ministry, transformation through understanding and disciplined obedience. His teaching on sacrifice begins with surrendering your life to God, then develops into regular prayer and giving your time, energy and resources in service. This sermon presents the speaker’s spiritual interpretations and personal accounts. The closing declarations are prayers for listeners, rather than verified reports of outcomes. IN THIS MESSAGE: • Explore the biblical examples behind the teaching on altars and covenants. • Understand the emphasis on Christ’s sacrifice, repentance and access to mercy. • Reflect on renewing your mind and following through with disciplined obedience. • Learn why prayer should be a lifestyle grounded in Scripture. • Consider surrender and service beyond financial giving. • Distinguish personal convictions from doctrines imposed on everyone. Listen through the teaching before joining the closing prayers. Share with someone seeking a deeper understanding of prayer, and subscribe for more teachings. VIDEO CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening highlights 01:24 Opening prayer 05:50 Faith and God’s reward 08:30 Greater Light, Part Two 09:51 Spiritual illumination 12:07 Reflecting God’s image and character 17:01 Presenting yourself to God 18:13 Christ’s finished work and liberty 19:52 David’s altar and biblical mysteries 25:22 Foundations of the teaching 28:40 Biblical examples of altars 33:32 Defining an altar 38:35 Altars and covenants 43:04 Jacob’s encounter at Bethel 47:17 Two kinds of altars 51:23 Righteous altars and God’s Word 52:40 Gideon: tear down and rebuild 54:47 The teaching on recurring patterns 1:03:55 Positive patterns: Jacob and Laban 1:13:59 Uprooting and rebuilding 1:15:51 The law of the Spirit of life 1:23:05 The speaker’s teaching on sin 1:26:07 The throne of grace 1:29:04 Christian altars and worship 1:35:34 The law of substitution 1:39:30 Three dimensions of deliverance 1:46:05 The blood of Jesus and redemption 1:53:09 Christ’s sacrifice as the basis of liberty 1:57:44 Personal account and lessons 2:04:00 Christ’s sacrifice and the power to choose 2:08:36 Introducing the covenant of sacrifice 2:09:11 Repentance and a contrite heart 2:10:15 Sacrifice as an ongoing commitment 2:11:03 Total surrender: Romans 12:1 2:18:40 Availability and preparation for service 2:24:18 Personal accounts and illustrations 2:30:34 Personal convictions are not universal doctrine 2:33:34 Prayer as a lifestyle 2:39:07 Fellowship and corporate prayer 2:42:14 Giving time, energy and resources 2:44:51 Recap: repentance, surrender and prayer 2:48:56 Prayer for mercy 2:50:18 Prayer against opposing altars 2:51:59 Prayer for grace and commitment 2:54:16 Invitation to receive Christ 2:56:40 Salvation prayer 2:58:28 Closing declarations 3:00:23 Recorded announcements and benediction 3:01:47 Closing highlights ► Speaker: Apostle Joshua Selman ► Video produced exclusively by SBiC Connect ► Footage licensed through Storyblocks Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SBiCConnectChannel Resources: http://bit.ly/SBiCConnectdotcom Telegram: https://t.me/SBiCConnect Facebook:   / sbicconnect   Official Koinonia: https://www.koinoniaglobal.org #ApostleJoshuaSelman #SpiritualWarfare #Prayer #FreedomInChrist #SBiCConnect