Vladimir Savchuk > Quotes

“When a Christian is delivered from demons or curses, it does not mean that those spirits had been living in his spirit. The Holy Spirit occupies the spirit of the believer, but demons can harass, torment, and oppress the soul of the believer. The Holy Spirit possesses the believer, meaning He owns him. Demonic spirits seek to oppress the Christian by controlling a part of his life. Being tormented by demons does not mean that you are not saved. It does not mean that those spirits own you. Derek Prince, who is a powerful influence on my life in the area of deliverance, shared in one of his talks that the Greek word New Testament writers used for demonic possession is “demonized.” He would explain that being demonized does not mean ownership, but partial control. It means that demons seek to control one area of your life. They cannot have possession or ownership of your spirit. How do you know which area demons control? Usually, it is in the areas where you are not in control because some demon is dominating that area of your soul. When you get delivered, you get the control back. During deliverance, that part of your soul gets released. Maybe you are thinking, darkness and light cannot abide together. It does not say that in the Bible. Some think that the Holy Spirit and an evil spirit cannot dwell in the same vessel. Really? Says who? The Scripture that we get this from says, “Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?” (2 Corinthians 6:14). This verse does not say light and darkness cannot coexist. It says they should not exist together. Paul is telling us the way things should be, not what they cannot be. If you think Christians cannot be demonized, let me tell you, I have heard stories of when both light and darkness operated in the same person. For some examples, there was a fallen pastor who once preached holiness while frequently visiting prostitutes; a newly saved believer who habitually returned to drug abuse and suicidal attempts of self-destruction; a Christian leader who influenced many for the Gospel’s sake but ended up in jail for fraud and thievery.  Paul stated in 2 Corinthians 6:14, “Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers,” and then went on talking about how darkness and light should not have any fellowship together. If darkness and light cannot coexist, then Christians cannot date unbelievers. We know that this happens all of the time. It should not, but it does. The same thing happens with demonized Christians. They should not be under this demonic influence, but nowhere in the Bible does it say that this is not possible.”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Fight Back

“Only a relationship with God makes you whole; romantic relationships will reveal your holes.”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Single and Ready to Mingle: Gods principles for relating, dating & mating

“The Holy Spirit’s conviction works in specifics. Condemnation is always general, convictions are specific.”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Single and Ready to Mingle: Gods principles for relating, dating & mating

“Before you can fight Goliath publicly, you must face lions privately.”
― Vladimir Savchuk

“believer comes to the cross; a disciple gets on the cross. A believer retreats to safety; a disciple embraces suffering. A believer comes to church; a disciple is the church. A believer cheers from the sidelines; a disciple is in the game. A believer reads the Word; a disciple lives it. A believer is all about believing in Jesus; a disciple is all about being like Jesus. A believer is comfort-driven; a disciple is purpose-driven, making sacrifices. A believer talks; a disciple raises disciples and leads by example.”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Fast Forward: Accelerate your spiritual life through fasting

“God has more faith in you than you will ever have in Him.”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Fight Back

“People get tired of running toward God because it’s hard to run with a weight on their backs.”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Fight Back

“Some experience deliverance by going through a prayer line, others through personal prayer life.”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Fight Back

“My setback is a set up for a comeback.”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Fight Back

“Constant digging in the past without the Holy Spirit’s guidance makes us spiritual archaeologists, not sons and daughters.”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Fight Back

“The Dove in the Ark The first time a dove is mentioned in the Bible was after the flood when Noah released one from the ark. This dove left the ark three separate times. The first time, the dove returned to the ark because it found no resting place. This speaks of the Old Testament times when the Holy Spirit would only come upon certain people who were given special assignments, but He didn’t reside in them. The second time the dove left the ark, it came back with an olive leaf. This speaks of the gospel being declared by our Lord under the anointing of the Holy Spirit. The third time the dove left the ark, it did not return. This speaks of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the church as prophesied by the prophet Joel (Joel 2:28-29) and fulfilled on the day of Pentecost. Let’s take a closer look at this dove that was living in the ark.”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Host the Holy Ghost

“legs come with birth, but walking comes with practice.”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Host the Holy Ghost

“When we remove the mask, God will remove the enemy.”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Fight Back

“Most of the devil’s attacks will be in our mind, but our fight against these attacks has to be with our mouth. When Satan throws darts at you in the form of your thoughts or feelings, don’t fight back with “thoughts.” Open your mouth and speak out the Scriptures as Jesus did. The Word of God declared out of your mouth has the same power as the Word of God out of Jesus’ mouth. Fighting demonic thoughts with human thoughts doesn’t bring victory. Demonic attacks are fought with the sword, which is God’s Word spoken out of your mouth.”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Fight Back: Moving from Deliverance to Dominion

“Every Christian has the armor of God, but not every Christian wears it. The armor doesn’t work if it’s not worn.”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Fight Back

“Prayer is a weapon, but it’s also a battlefield.”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Fight Back

“Don’t settle for manna when God has promised milk and honey.”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Fight Back

“God doesn’t want to be a means to a goal, even if that goal is deliverance.”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Fight Back

“Your sin and failure is not your identity. Jesus is your identity.”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Fight Back

“Although our spirit is perfect forever, we are continuously being perfected in our souls.”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Fight Back

“God wants you to move:

- from freedom to fighting
- from deliverance to dominion

- from bondage to battle

- from being a slave to being a soldier”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Fight Back

“Your calling is an answer to the cry.”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Break Free

“Prayerful Christians are powerful Christians.
Prayerless Christians are powerless Christians.”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Fight Back

“Battles are proof that we are no longer slaves.”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Fight Back

“Pruning is not punishment; it’s a preparation for a greater harvest”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Fight Back

“You are not a son by worth; you’re a son by birth.”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Fight Back

“Our minds must reflect who we are, not what we are going through.”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Fight Back

“Spiritual warfare is fought with spiritual weapons.”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Fight Back

“Complaining prolongs your spiritual wilderness; confessing God’s Word shrinks it.”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Fight Back

“Lord Jesus, thank You that You are always with me, even when I don’t feel it. You are my Lord and my Savior. Right now, I give You the pain of what happened to me. I give You the pain of (name it). All of it. I receive Your healing oil in my heart, and I forgive everyone who has sinned against me. I renounce bitterness, doubt, and any unbelief that the devil has sown in my heart during this storm. Restore my heart, my strength, and my life in the aftermath of this storm. I know in whom I believe. You are my Healer, my Comforter, and my Lord, and I trust You with my life. Amen!”
― Vladimir Savchuk, Build Fire: How to Overcome Storms, Setbacks, and Spiritual Attacks