Sermons on Demonic Manipulation:

The Dark Deception Of Pedophiles In The Pulpit Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 5, 2025

In the context of pedophiles disguising themselves as prophets, preachers and priests, we must turn to Scripture for guidance and wisdom.

The Bible warns us about the dangers of false teachers and spiritual leaders who seek to exploit and harm the vulnerable. In the context of pedophiles disguising themselves as prophets, preachers and priests, we must turn to Scripture for guidance and wisdom. Identifying the Wolves in Sheep's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:6

The Dark Reality Of Witchcraft And Occultism Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 7, 2025

In this sermon. we'll explore biblical examples, consequences, signs, and symptoms of witchcraft and occultism, as well as the dangers of these practices.

A Witchcraft and occultism are spiritual practices that involve seeking power, guidance, and knowledge from sources other than God. However, the Bible clearly warns against these practices, labeling them as demonic and forbidden. In this sermon. we'll explore biblical examples, consequences, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:11-12

6 Elements To Warfare Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 1, 2022

Daniel prayed with resolve—he set his face. He prayed with tremendous reflection—he looked upon God. I hate to say, and so much of my prayer is casual prayer, prayer that comes with almost a take-it-or-leave-it attitude. God is calling us at this late hour to pray with serious concentration.

Americans are riddled with anxiety. Many of you are full of anxious thoughts throughout the night. Many of us feel an impending sense of danger just around the corner. For some, this apprehension is about their jobs, their marriage and their children. Most of us think if we had a little more money, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:3-19

Denomination: Baptist

The End Times- A Synopsis

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Jun 7, 2021

The following is a synopsis of the end times events that will hopefully shake you into the reality and the servility of the times we are living.

We are in the last days, but even if we're not in the last days you are in your last days you're in your last days right now so regardless of the last days events regardless of the Rapture the bottom line is that you are living in your last days the Bible says tomorrow is not promised ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36, 2 Peter 3:10, Matthew 24:3-8, Matthew 24:32-35, Daniel 12:4, 2 Peter 3:3, Titus 1:15-16, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Matthew 24:21, Revelation 6:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Two Marys - One Savior

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 7, 2020

This is a short sermon for Resurrection Sunday (Easter). It focuses on the lives of two Marys - the Virgin Mary and Mary of Magdalene. It focuses on transformation, on grace and holiness. And it ends with an invitation to the Lord's Supper

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38; John 20:11-18 Theme: Two Mary’s - One Savior This is a short Easter (Resurrection Day) message that ends with the sharing of the LORD’s Supper. It focuses on two women named Mary – the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene and how both are representatives of people today. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, John 20:11-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Fully Alive Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 14, 2022

If you want to stay out of the ditches in life, live your life in grateful dependence upon Christ, and appreciate your completeness in Him. Appreciate the purity, pardon, and power that comes from your faith in Him. For when Jesus is all you got, Jesus is all you need.

I came across a YouTube video this week, in which a young boy encounters a sheep stuck headfirst in a long narrow trench. Take a look (show video: “Sheep gets stuck in trench”). The boy uses his hands and a belt around the leg of the sheep to rescue the trapped sheep. Immediately on being set ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who Is This Man?

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 3, 2018

Ministry is filled with interruptions. Unseen & unplanned events occur while we head towards what we think we are suppose to be doing. God presents opportunities to turn these interruptions into displays of His Grace and Love. Yes it is about the journey.

Who is this man? Mark Chapter 5 Team building is a very important element in leadership. The Team needs clear objectives and purpose. In our time that has translated into "Mission Statements". These are often too wordy or broad to capture the essence of just what the goals are. Jesus was the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Homecoming

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 26, 2022

This sermon is adapted to fit – Homecoming Services, Reunions and Celebration Gatherings as we 1. Embrace One Another’s Healing and Transformations 2. Practice the Grace of Forgiveness 3. Enjoy and Accept One Another’s Diversity

Sermon: Homecoming Sermon This sermon is adapted to fit – Homecoming Services, Reunions and Celebration Gatherings as we 1. Embrace One Another’s Healing and Transformations 2. Practice the Grace of Forgiveness 3. Accept and Enjoy One Another’s Diversity Scripture: Mark 5:18-19 “As Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:18-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Playing Monopoly With God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 4, 2015

Christ warned about the mindset of Monopoly, but all board games have some way to measure success: determining how you win or lose. How do measure success in how we live for Christ? How do we know whether we've actually stored up treasures in heaven?

Lead-in with the following video: http://discoverychurch.com/messages/actually-win-losing/ (first 24 seconds) How many of you have ever played Monopoly? (ask for a show of hands). Me too. I hate the game. I never win. However, Monopoly is one of the THE most popular games in the world. As I did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Would You Lie? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 11, 2017

According to a surveys, people lie a lot... especially to their families. Why would they do that, what are the consequences, and what can God do to help them stop?

OPEN: In our brotherhood we had a great preacher named Wayne Smith who was something of a cutup on stage. He mentioned once that in English Class they taught him that using 2 negatives in a sentence made a positive statement. And he said that, since that was true “The way I figure it, if I know I’m ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do I Need A Shepherd? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 21, 2020

Jesus said He was the good shepherd. But why do I need Him to do that? Why can't I get along just fine without Him?

OPEN: Several years ago in the country of Turkey, a flock of sheep made the news. It seems that the shepherds of the flock had been eating breakfast when their sheep began to wander off. Now, ordinarily this wouldn’t have been a problem, except the flock was just a stone’s throw away from a cliff. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Witnessing To Your Enemy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 28, 2012

How could you possibly witness to someone who’s hurt you? Someone who has gone out of their way to make you miserable? Paul and Silas did it. Can you do it too?

OPEN: In the 1870s, in the Old West, a town called Truckee, California decided to build a jail. This wasn’t just any old jail - this was wonder to behold. The walls were 32 inches thick at the lower level and there were no windows unless one counted the small vents for each cell. The ceilings were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Jesus' Love 8 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 15, 2017

Healing the broken-hearted to proclaim liberty to the captive is a Jesus-effect to bind in the lives of the anointed believers and followers of christ.

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 8 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 2, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. He ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

The Anatomy Of Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Christ saw pain as an opportunity for greater pleasure. Christ saw enduring pain for doing what is right as a door for His greatest delight – God Himself. We are to arm ourselves with this same mindset.

Psychologists tell us people want to be known. Some people want to be known for their work as an actor, a singer, or other want to be known as a culinary artist. Others just want to be known. Some people take the need to be known to the extreme. A Jamaican man set a distance record of 23.11 miles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6, Philippians 2:5-9, John 10:18

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom On God's Terms Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 26, 2015

When Moses met God at the burning bush he learned that Israel's freedom was to come on God's terms... not his, nor anyone elses. What were those terms and what do those terms tell us about our Freedom in Christ?

In March 2013 - in Texarkana, Texas - a woman and her son were cleaning up their yard when they came across a black snake. Now, I don’t know if the snake was poisonous… but I do know it frightened them. In their panic they doused the snake with gasoline and then they set it on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ