Sermons on A Synagogue Of Satan:

A Little Strength Goes A Long Way Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 2, 2008

How can you be a faithful church like Philadelphia was?

Turn with me to Revelation 3 REVELATION 3:7-13 Out of all seven of these churches we’ve been looking at in Revelation 1-3, there were only two that were getting it right. There were only two that faithfully looked to Jesus as their Head in all things. They were the persecuted church of Smyrna ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Church At Laodicea Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 20, 2017

The Church at Laodicea, a church, it seems, with no redeeming qualities. Luke warm, every church was commended for something, except the Laodicean church. Are we like the Laodicean church?

Revelation 3:14 - 22 I. Introduction A. The city of Laodicea was almost due East of Ephesus about 120 miles or so on a major trade route in Asia 1. The city was a banking center and so a very wealthy city a. The city was also the site of mineral springs which could only be tolerated if ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Fullness Of Times Of The Gentiles Fulfilled

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 6, 2023

Scripture speaks of a the “Times of the Gentiles”. What does that mean? Especially when it speaks of those times being fulfilled. As we look around and see what is happening today with a Biblical World-View, we know that something new is on the horizon. Time is Short. MESSIAH is coming soon.

2023.11.05.Sermon.FULLNESS of the TIMES OF THE GENTILES FULFILLED William Akehurst, HSWC Romans 1:16-17 (NKJV) 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For in it the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17, Hebrews 11:13-16, Hebrews 11:39-40, John 20:29, Luke 21:24, 2 Corinthians 3:14-18, Romans 11:25, Acts 13:46-48, Isaiah 17:7, Ephesians 2:11-18, Romans 11:11-27, Zechariah 12:10, Genesis 7:15-16, Genesis 7:17-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking Up Our Cross

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Oct 14, 2024

The sixth church that Jesus addressed received no words of rebuke or chastisement. It was faithful to the Gospel, open to opportunities, and will be delivered from its enemies at the coming hour of trial upon the world. Take up your cross and do the same.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to welcome you to this moment of shared faith, a time of communion in the Word of God. We gather here, not merely as individuals, but as a community united by the love of Christ, a love that transcends our differences and binds us together as one family ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Galatians 6:2, John 16:33, James 1:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seven Churches: Smyrna PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025

Jesus knows our suffering, calls us to courageous faithfulness amid trials, and promises eternal life to those who endure with Him.

Some of us walked in today with hearts that feel threadbare. Bills stack up. Doctors call back. Friends pull away. Tears fall in the dark, and worries pace the floor at 3 a.m. You wonder, Does Jesus see this? Does He know my name? Does He care about my pain? Smyrna asked the same questions. They ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Topics: Smyrna, Church, Persecution

John Chapter 19 Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001

Five Viewpoints of the Crucifixion: God, Jesus, Christians, Satan, the World. At the cross, Jesus humbled Himself, becoming obedient until death.

John Chapter 19 Verses 1-5 If Jesus was innocent, He should have been set free. If Jesus was guilty, He should have been crucified; but to scourge Jesus was unlawful. Pilate ordered Jesus to be scourged because he thought this would please the Jews. The soldiers took this opportunity to have ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-42, John 1:28

Denomination: Baptist

For Whose Sake?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Satan questions why Job fears God and worships Him? Today we ask ourselves why we worship God.

Introductory Considerations 1. He was one of the most powerful yet generous people I have ever known. He ran a very successful company and freely gave out hundreds of thousands of dollars. He had a large family and there always seemed to be business associates and friends at his home. 2. People ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Fun Being A Christian - Enjoy!

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

Satan wants us to believe that serving God is too hard. The truth is that only a life with God’s favor is worth living.

THE GREAT LIE 1 Jn. 5:3 This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, 4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Doubt Series

Contributed by James Kelley on Feb 26, 2001

Satan assualts our mind with lies that cause us to mistrust our faithful God. This sermon deals with four of those lies.

DEALING WITH DOUBT Romans 8:31-39 Introduction: A lie can be the most damaging force in the world. More powerful than an atomic bomb or a hurricane, the most harmless lie can damage your good name forever. Satan is the master liar and he will wreck your mind if you let him. He will distort ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Along A Booby Trapped Trail Series

Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003

The sixth message in a nine part series from Colossians. This message deals with the obstacles Satan places before us on the pathway of life.

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Colossians 2 (Read 1-8) Title: Walking Safely on a Dangerous Trail Date: August 11, 2002 Introduction: Throughout this letter Paul has expressed his concern for the believers at Colossi. In verse 1 he again does so, and continues on throughout this chapter ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Sinner Before The Judge

Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003

This message deals with the accusations Satan will make against us when we stand before God, and how God will answer him.

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Zechariah 3:1-7 Title: A Sinner in God’s Courtroom Date: August 5, 2001 Introduction: This morning we find a sinner having faced physical death, and as Hebrews 9:27 states, “…and after this the judgment.” The sinner has come to a place to which we will all ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

David And Goliath

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 27, 2006

The contest between David and Goliath is a type of the battle between the Believer and Satan. David was prepared to go out on a limb for God. Are we?

We all know well the story of David and Goliath; it’s one we grew up with from Sunday School. It’s a story which catches a popular vein. It’s the story of the underdog winning, winning against the seeming odds. We probably all have some feeling for the underdog, say in a sporting event, and enjoy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-51

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Defeating Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Greg Addison on Jul 17, 2007

David defeating Goliath is a uiversal lesson that teaches all of us how to defeat our worst enemies - Satan, sin, and self.

Defeating your Enemies INTRODUCTION Most great heroes are defined by the enemies that they defeat. Just listen to the name of these heroes and see if their enemies do not come readily to mind: Batman (Joker, Penguin, Riddler); Superman (Lex Luthor); Flash Gordon (Ming the Merciless). The list ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

The Church That God Hates

Contributed by David Gresham on Dec 30, 2006

Proverbs 6:16-19 Speaks about some things that God hates, and often Satan tries to infiltrate the Church with them.

THE CHURCH THAT GOD HATES Proverbs 6:16-19 "These six things does the Lord hate. Yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 An heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19 A false ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Voinding The Judgement Trap

Contributed by Rev Paul Kerans on Mar 1, 2007

It is so easy for us as Christians to judge, satan is setting traps for us. lets see how jesus deals with this type of trap

Intro Play CD All She Saw Were the Stones Ray Boltz I The setting and springing of the Trap 8:1-6 A The Setting of the trap 1 Jesus has been teaching about life i Eternal ii Abundant iii This teaching divided the people a People either ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Methodist