Now Available · Spiritual Warfare · 195 pages
What Scares
Demons?
Jesus didn't come only as a Savior. He came as a warrior, and He handed that authority to you. A scripture-first field manual for ordinary believers who are done standing on the defensive.
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Who this book is for
Written to be used
For every believer
If you've sensed the reality of spiritual warfare but never had a biblical vocabulary for it, this is your book. Accessible, scripture-anchored, practical.
For teachers & small groups
Rich enough for a 6-week study. Discussion questions, clear chapter arcs, and a sermon-friendly structure that multiplies well.
For pastors
A series your congregation will still be talking about a year later. Pairs with a full church kit, see /pastors for details.
From chapter one
A taste of what's inside
You have felt it. Maybe you couldn't put words to it, that moment in the quiet when something shifts in the room. The pressure on your chest. The thought that wasn't yours.
For most of my life, I believed I was imagining things. Then I started reading the gospels like the early church read them, not as a collection of polite teachings, but as a dispatch from a war.
Jesus did not come only to forgive. He came to fight. He entered enemy territory carrying weapons the powers of darkness had never seen before, and He handed those same weapons to every believer who followed Him.
What's inside
Six arcs, one battlefield
The Warrior They Didn't Expect
Why Jesus didn't come only as a Savior.
Territory and Trespass
How to understand the battlefield in scripture's own terms.
The Weapons You Already Carry
Scripture as it was read by the early church, not as ritual, but as fire.
What the Enemy Fears Most
The single verse demons have been running from for two thousand years.
Standing Your Ground
Practical postures when the pressure is real.
Victory, Already Won
Why confidence, not fear, is the believer's birthright.
“I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions, and to overcome all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you.”
Luke 10:19
From readers
What people are saying
What Scares Demons opened my eyes to the spiritual battle that surrounds us every day. Sam writes with clarity and boldness, showing that Jesus has already won the war. This book gave me confidence I didn't know I was missing.
James K.
Lexington, KY
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Questions
Before you buy
Is this book written for beginners or longtime believers?
Both. The first chapters orient anyone new to the topic; the later chapters go deep enough that pastors are using it as small-group curriculum. You will not be talked down to.
Is this charismatic? Cessationist? Something else?
It's scripture-first. Sam draws heavily from the gospels and the early church's reading of them. Readers across traditions, Baptist, non-denom, Pentecostal, Anglican, have found it useful.
Can I use it with a small group or sermon series?
Yes, many churches do. If you're a pastor, request the full church kit (6-week outlines, study guide, video sessions, bulk-book pricing) at /pastors.
Is there a Kindle edition?
Yes. Paperback and Kindle are both on Amazon; regional links route automatically based on where you're reading from.
Can I read a sample first?
Yes, the opening chapters are free. Grab them at /free-chapter and we'll send the PDF to your inbox.
Ready to pick up the sword?
Paperback $14.99 · Kindle $9.99. Regional shipping routed automatically.
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