Crossroads Bible Church Podcast

In this message from Luke 10, Chad Everett teaches on the authority Jesus has given His followers and what it means to put your foot down on the lies and tactics of the enemy. Jesus told His disciples, “Behold, I give you authority to trample on serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy” (Luke 10: 19). That authority — the Greek word exousia — means the right, permission, and jurisdiction given by Christ Himself. But many believers know this truth without living in it. Through a simple but powerful family story about saying “no more dogs,” Chad illustrates how trampling the enemy often begins with a clear decision: stop negotiating with what God has already told us to resist. When the enemy offers fear, shame, temptation, offense, or condemnation, believers have the authority in Christ to say: “No. I’m putting my foot down.” This message will encourage you to: • Walk in the authority Jesus has given you • Recognize and resist the enemy’s tactics • Stop agreeing with lies and stand on G