In Sermon Illustrations: "Power Over Satan"

Over-Running The Temple

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 11, 2012

OVER-RUNNING THE TEMPLE Ta Prohm is the modern name of a temple at Angkor, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, built in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. Unlike most Angkorian temples, Ta Prohm has been left in much the same condition in which it was found: the photogenic and atmospheric ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-14

Tags: Sin Wages Of

Timanthes And The Do-Over

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 5, 2013

TIMANTHES AND THE DO-OVER Over 2,000 years ago a young Greek artist named Timanthes (Tim-an-thes) painted this picture - The Sacrifice of Iphigenia. Before he painted this masterpiece when the artist Timanthes (Tim-an-thes) was a young man, he studied under a well-known and highly respected tutor. ...read more

Tags: Learning

Denomination: Brethren

Over Your Head

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 15, 2019

OVER YOUR HEAD I remember struggling in the water and I remember going under. I also remember the distinct feeling that I was going to die. What I learned as a young child was that one should be careful about getting in over one's head. I would like to ask you a question. How many of you can ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-2

Tags: Fear, Commitment

Denomination: Pentecostal

Victory Over Death

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

VICTORY OVER DEATH The arch of the gospel rests upon these two great pillars: the death of Christ and the bodily resurrection of Christ. Paul defines the gospel: "For what I received I pass on to you as first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:25

Tags: Death

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Just Takes Over

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Jul 21, 2022

One day my friend was looking at the beautiful blooming wisteria vine entwined in the fence by her home thinking how the woody vines just take over everything around them and choke the life out of it. They are extremely hard to eradicate once they've taken hold. Wisteria is actually an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Tags: Sin, Death, Wages

Denomination: Charismatic

Power In Holy Communion

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Apr 18, 2023

I've been thinking about holy moments, how Christ has surprised me by his presence. One of those moments came when I visited and had Communion with a member who was dying of cancer. Near the end of the visit I asked her how I could pray or for what she would like me to pray for. She expressed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Tags: Power In Holy Communion, Power In Prayer

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Does Satan Attack Us With Firey Darts Or ...  PRO

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 10, 2004

Why does Satan attack us with Firey darts or arrows? Becuase a flaming arrow does not need to hit it’s target EXACTLY, it just needs to get close enough for the fire to spread. And fire left unattended will become unmanagable! A few years ago, I had some of those nice smelling candles lit in my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Tags: Sin Deceptive, Sin Wages Of

Denomination: Bible Church

Do Not Trust Your Eyes

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013

DO NOT TRUST YOUR EYES The enemy's strategy is to be invisible, so we have to always be on guard. Mike Slaughter tells the story of his mission trip back to Darfur and traveling from their compound in Ed Daein to Adilla Town, which is a six-hour round trip over rough desert terrain. On this ...read more

Tags: Satan

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Embraced Sacrifice Is Greater Than The Power Of Coercion

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Apr 8, 2022

"The cross has become the most widely recognized symbol in the world. It marks more graves, graces more jewelry, and sits atop more churches than any other design. The making of the sign of the cross is known from basilicas to baseball diamonds. Finding a logo has become big business, but no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42, Mark 15:21-41

Tags: Sacrifice, Symbols, The Cross

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power In Touching The Untouchable  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 14, 2009

THE POWER IN TOUCHING THE UNTOUCHABLE Jesus, the Christ, is still in the business of touching the untouchable! You may feel like you are too dirty or too wicked for Jesus, the Christ, to touch you with His forgiveness today! As an illustration, you may remember the move enitled "The Elephant ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Tags: Grace

The Devastating Power Of Criticism

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Dec 25, 2014

"Go where you’re celebrated, not where you’re tolerated." - Author Unknown I know a number of people whose lives have been profoundly affected by the criticism of others. For some, it was being cruelly taunted at school by their peers, for others, a close family member who criticized or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:15

Tags: Criticism, Judgemental, Evil Tongue

Denomination: Charismatic

Authority Vs. Power  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 12, 2014

AUTHORITY VS. POWER There's a difference between power and authority. If you have authority, but no power, your authority is useless. A government man was taking geological readings for the Department of the Interior. He approached one farmer and said, "I've been authorized by the government to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Tags: Great Commission, Authority

Who's Got The Power?

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Jul 10, 2017

The light switch in the main bathroom in our house has been sketchy and in need of replacement for some time. Last Friday night it finally gave up the ghost. Do you think it broke in the “on” position or the “off” position? Of course it broke in the off position. If you drop buttered bread it ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:6-8

Tags: Power, Life And Death

Denomination: Baptist

I Am More And More Convinced That Man Is A ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I am more and more convinced that man is a dangerous creature and that power, whether vested in many or a few, is ever ...read more

Tags: Power

The Jaws Of Power Are Always Open To Devour, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The jaws of power are always open to devour, and her arm is always stretched out, if possible, to destroy the ...read more

Tags: Power

There Is Danger From All Men. The Only Maxim Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with ...read more

Tags: Power

Power Always Thinks It Has A Great Soul And ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak; and that it is doing God's ...read more

Tags: Power

Power In The Hand Of Lack Of Knowledge, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Power in the hand of lack of knowledge, inexperience and ego is ...read more

Tags: Power

The Greater The Power, The More Dangerous The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The greater the power, the more ...read more

Tags: Power

Power Will Intoxicate The Best Hearts, As Wine ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Power will intoxicate the best hearts, as wine the strongest heads. No man is wise enough, nor good ...read more

Tags: Power