Sermons on Demonic Habits:

Instructions For Ministry (Matthew 10:5-42)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 10, 2025

In these verses, Matthew describes the responsibilities given to the apostles by the Lord Jesus. He anointed them with special powers and abilities to show people the power of God but also warned Mark 13;9-13of coming persecution for the cause of the Gospel.

The Lord Jesus gave the apostles specific responsibilities and gifts to minister to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. His role as the Promised Messiah would be to not deliver the nation from the bondage of Rome, but to free them and all people from a far worse bondage, that of sin and it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-15, Mark 6:7-13, Mark 13:9-13, Luke 9:1-6, Luke 21:12-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Goes To Prison Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 15, 2025

Acts 16:16-40 teaches us that the gospel transforms lives and communities, breaks down barriers, and offers hope even in the darkest situations.

Introduction Jason was locked up in prison in the early 1990s to serve a life sentence. Gang life in prison was so bloody that his unit was nicknamed the “Terror Dome,” and the only way to survive was to stick to your race. The motto was “kill or be killed,” and Jason quickly climbed the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Biblical Perspective Of The Ministry Of Angels Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 8, 2025

Angels are spiritual beings created by God to serve as messengers, protectors, and agents of His will.

Angels are spiritual beings created by God to serve as messengers, protectors, and agents of His will. The Bible provides a wealth of information about angels, their origin, purpose, and ministry. Definition and Origin The word "angel" comes from the Greek word "angelos," ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:10, Revelation 5:11

Teaching Through Healing

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 22, 2015

To be amazed is not the same as being converted.

TEACHING THROUGH HEALING. Mark 1:21-28. As we re-read Mark’s Gospel - as we must, from time to time - we find it to be a Gospel of two halves. The first half tells of Jesus’ presentation to the people as an authoritative teacher (Mark 1:21-22), who also happened to use healing (or more ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Christmas Came To Nazareth

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 24, 2003

We followed Him to Bethlehem, we followed Him to Egypt, we now follow Him to Nazareth. Incidentally, when was the last time you made it a habit, a practice to follow Jesus?

WHEN CHRISTMAS CAME TO NAZARETH Scripture Reference: Matthew 2: 20-23 INTRODUCTION Two weeks ago we went to Bethlehem where Jesus was born. Joseph and Mary traveled the 5-day, 90-mile journey because Caesar Augustus, the Roman Emperor at that time, decreed that a census should be taken throughout ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking The Chains That Bind Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 27, 2016

We must first recognize the destruction of our lives before we can be delivered. Once we're delivered, Jesus deploys us to live on mission for Him.

Breaking the Chains that Bind Mark 5:1-20 Rev. Brian Bill May 27-28, 2016 Nate Weaver Testimony – Part 1 My Name is Nate, I’m an unashamed believer in Jesus Christ and I struggle with sin. When I was 16-years-old, my worst nightmare and biggest fear came true. My parents announced ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Tyranny Of Tradition

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 22, 2022

We must realise that we are susceptible to transforming the Faith through the introduction of our best efforts to make the Faith more meaningful.

“See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.” [1] Traditions are essential to civilisation. Societies are built around traditions which most of those living ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Church? Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 21, 2003

The Church described in Ephesians is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God, the bride-elect of Christ, the channel of God’s grace to all the world, and designed to glorify God.

Why the Church? INTRO.: In 1792, a Methodist preacher in North Carolina, James O’Kelly, revolted against the Methodist Church. He had fought valiantly in the American revolution for his freedom and could no longer tolerate being ruled from England by the Methodist, Bishop Asbury. He and his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Focusing On God Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 23, 2004

What a powerful church; what was their secret? They had learned to make focusing on God in praise and thanksgiving a life habit -- they got the "gratitude attitude." *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

FOCUSING ON GOD (3rd in a Purpose Driven Series - "The Way the Church Ought to Be" NOTE: I am indebted to some sermoncentral.com users for some of the illustrations in this sermon. Ac 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Holiness

Labor Day: Laziness And Apathy Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Apathy is so elusive is that it usually works in tandem with some other toxic habit. Apathy seems to want to work as the set-up punch to other sins.

Happy Labor Day Weekend to all of you. We continue our sermon series on the Seven Deadly Sins of the Family. Our fourth deadly sin for families is apathy. But I don’t care what you call it. (Yes, I thought we would honor hard workers everywhere by talking about laziness on Labor Day ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12, Proverbs 20:4, 2 Thessalonians 3:6, Romans 12:11

Denomination: Baptist

Praising The Lord All The Times

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 25, 2023

As believers, we are expected to cultivate the habit of praising the Lord all the times, because the Lord deserves our praises and He is worthy to be praised all the times.

Praising the Lord Always Study Text: Psalms 34: 1 - 3 Introduction: -. Praise is your verbal and physical response to the greatness of God. It is the recognition and acknowledgment of who God is. -. Praising God usually has two dimensions: Thanksgiving and Worship. - Thanksgiving is your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Purposeful Praise: Blessing The Lord Always SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

No one should dictate when we Praise and Bless God. We must cultivate the habit of Blessing the Lord intentionally. This can be referred to as a Premeditated Praise.

Title: I Will Praise the Lord Scripture: Psalm 34:1-3 (NIV) "I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. I will glory in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together." This psalm, like many others, has its roots ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-3

Topics: Worship, Purposeful Praise

The Power Of Jesus (Kjv) Series

Contributed by Samuel Low on Aug 16, 2003

An Outline covering Matthew chapter 8; It covers the power of Jesus in relation to healing, the lives of others, nature, and casting out demons.

The Power of Jesus Matthew 8 I. Jesus, The Power to Heal (8:1-18) A. Healing the Leper (1-4) 1. The Request of the Leper (2) 2. The Response of the Lord (3) 3. The Result of the Leprosy (3) 4. The Request of the Lord (4) B. Healing the Centurion’s Servant (5-13) 1. The Finding of the Saviour ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Rats Traffic In Garbage (Ii) Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 3, 2002

This is an illustrated sermon, drama attached. A message about getting rid of the things in your life that would permit and encourage demonic activity.

Changing the Spiritual Atmosphere To one that is repulsive to satan. (Author’s note: this message was part of an 8 week series concerning changing the spiritual atmosphere for our church and personal lives. We discussed how people and churches can have an atmosphere about them, and that we wanted ...read more

Scripture: Job 39:27-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Deliverer Comes Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 9, 2002

The demon possessed man is a reminder of the dilemma that is faced by every human that has not come under the influence of the saving power of Jesus Christ.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 22 by Dr. John R. Hamby When the Deliverer Comes! Luke 8: 26-39 The disciples had just come through a life-threatening experience on the Sea of Galilee. A terrible storm had almost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39, Luke 16:19

Denomination: Baptist