Sermons on Accusers:

Jesus Deals With Adultery

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 10, 2009

We need to be more like Jesus. How he handles both sinners and their accusers teach us lessons we need to practice. Here in John 8, Jesus shines again.

John 8:1-11 Jesus and the Woman caught in Adultery It looks like an airtight case! She was caught in the act; eye witnesses stand present ready to give their deadly testimony. A sort of mock court convenes in front of Jesus there in the temple grounds and the accusers press him for a judgment. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I've Been Married To Your Sister For Over 48 Years

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 12, 2009

A sermon on the Devil/ Satan (Outline taken from Pastor Ranjan Samuel)

Sermon for 10/11/2009 Ephesians 6:10-13 (Emphasis on vs. 12) Introduction: A few minutes before the services started, the church people were sitting in their pews and talking. Suddenly, Satan appeared at the front of the church. Everyone started screaming and running for the front entrance, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Stronger

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 25, 2021

The story of Jesus casting out a demon in Luke 11 teaches us that Jesus has the power to release us from the power of Satan and indeed from everything that enslaves us. The story also shows us how Jesus deals with reproach and the necessity of positively choosing Jesus.

INTRODUCTION We are continuing our series in Luke. Today, we have the story of Jesus casting out a demon. I suspect that this story might not be the first choice of many preachers. Casting out demons probably seems very alien to many of us. But this story appears in Matthew, Mark and Luke and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-26, Luke 9:39-42, Psalm 69:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of This World

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Dec 15, 2016

Who - or what - is the “god of this world?” (1 Cor 4:3-4) Is he a living character, or an evil force within ourselves? In what way is the “god of this world” a fitting description? Is God in control, or is Satan the ruler of the realm we live in? •Are we

Note: I have developed a set of slides in PowerPoint to use in delivering this sermon. If anyone is interested in having the PowerPoint file I will send it directly by email. Email me at sam@srmccormick.net to request it, with the word "slides" in the subject line and "God of this World" in either ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12, 1 Corinthians 4:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Of The Devil? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 15, 2025

Let's explore this concept further with biblical examples.

The Bible teaches that those who practice sin are under the influence of the devil. In 1 John 3:8, it is written, "The one who does sin is of the devil, because the devil has sinned from the beginning." This verse highlights the spiritual reality that sin has its roots in the devil's ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44

Right Conduct: Doing Good Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 30, 2025

Believers are called to live good Christian lives of such a high calibre that, just by seeing that good life alone, it will plant seeds of Christian transformation in pagans.

You can listen to this sermon, and all our NPBC sermons, at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 27th July 2025 1 Peter 2:11-12 “Right Conduct: Doing Good”. Our current preaching focus at NPBC is that we are making our way through the book of 1 Peter. We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

How Paul Demonstrated Wisdom Before His Accusers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Paul teaches us how to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and truthful speech in the face of stiff criticism

How Paul Demonstrated Wisdom Before His Accusers (Acts 23:1-5) Illustration:Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right. To map out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joshua The High Priest

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2013

The Lord Jesus has already defeated the accuser of the brethren.

JOSHUA THE HIGH PRIEST. Zechariah 3. After seventy years of exile in Babylon, the children of Israel began to return to Jerusalem. They were led first by Ezra the scribe, and the Persian Emperor’s cup-bearer Nehemiah. The Governor of Judah was a prince of the house of David named Zerubbabel. The ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wash Your Heart

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 8, 2023

The Pharisees accuse Jesus and His Disciples of breaking traditions

Wash Your Heart Mark 7:1-23 When the prophet Samuel was sent to Jesse’s house to anoint a king for Israel, we are told that the Lord said to Samuel… 1 Samuel 16:7 "Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the LORD does not see as man sees; for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blasphemy Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dale Miller on Jan 29, 2005

Jesus is confronted by the Pharisees and is accused of casting out demons by Satan.

MUB 1.30.2005 MATT 12;22-28 22Then they brought him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, and Jesus healed him, so that he could both talk and see. 23All the people were astonished and said, "Could this be the Son of David?" 24But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, "It is only by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Prayer For When A Lion Thinks You're Supper (Psalm 7:1-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 21, 2022

Also, a prayer for when you're falsely accused.

Today, we get to work through Psalm 7. Let's start, by simply reading the first three verses (Hebrew numbering). (7:1) A Shiggaion of/for David, that he sang to Yahweh concerning the words of Cush, son of Yemini. (2) O Yahweh, my Elohim/God, in you I have sought/taken refuge, save me from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17, Romans 12:16-21, Genesis 8:20-22

The Phenomenon Called Reactions In Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Aug 17, 2025

In spiritual warfare, there is an attempt by the Accuser of the brethren to replicate this natural law.

In physics there is a natural law being one of the laws of physics. In fact, in high school, it was known as Newton’s third law of motion. It states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that when one object exerts a force on another, the second object exerts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

If You Were Accused Of Being A Christian, Is There Enough Proof To Convict You?

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 20, 2024

I have been accused of a lot of things, and a thankfully a Christian is one of them. Do you bear the characteristics, the marks of a Christian? You can.

A church visitor went to a home, a man came tot the door. “Are you a member of any church?” “Oh yes, I do belong to a church. I have for many years. I joined before I was married.” The wife spoke up. Imagine that married 20 years, this is the first time. I knew that he belonged to a church. If you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 3:13-14, Psalm 142:4

Denomination: Baptist

Preserving Your Spiritual Heritage—part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 2, 2002

Part 2 of 2. The sons of Israel zealously protected/preserved their spiritual heritage. God’s people must preserve their spiritual heritage. 9 Challenges toward preserving our spiritual heritage.

PRESERVING YOUR SPIRITUAL HERITAGE-II—Joshua 22:10-34 Jack & John/Entrepreneurs/Bungee jumping business in Casa del Sol, Mexico/Opened for business—Large crowd, rough looking(sticks & bats)—No one buying tickets/ To get crowd excited, John jumped/ John came back up with shirt torn/Quickly ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:10-34

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus 5,6 - Keep Your Focus! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 25, 2009

How do you feel when you really believe God has called you to have a positive Godly influence on people and all you end up with is rejection? What do you do when things go from bad to worse? Pack up and leave? I love what Moses does...

Exodus 5,6 - Keep Your Focus! Exodus 5 is where Moses confronts Pharaoh and says "Let my people go!" He is rejected by Pharaoh and instead of freeing Israel, Pharaoh increases the oppression of their slavery. As a result of Moses efforts, Israel also rejects Moses leadership. How would you feel ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational