Sermons on Demonic Possession:

Tearing Down The Strongholds Of Hell Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Tearing Down the Strongholds of Hell Acts 19:8-27 [2Co 10:4 NIV] “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” Paul stayed in Ephesus for 3 full years because there was much work to be done there. He was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Death & Discipleship Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

The call to be salty is a call for us to persevere as real disciples, who are inwardly pure. Who’ve held nothing back in following Jesus. It’s a call for us to be real disciples who welcome others and who glory in each other’s success.

This morning we remember those who served, and who gave their lives, in not just the Great War, but in all wars. We remember and give thanks for their dedication and service, their bravery and commitment. I know there are some here who have lost friends or family to war, or who have experienced ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-50

Denomination: Anglican

The Passover Reborn Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message 3 in our series from Exodus following Israels faith journey. This message focuses on the Passover then and now.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch The Passover Reborn Introduction God first prepared his people for deliverance through hardship. They needed to realize how miserable it is to serve any other nation and god. Next God prepared a leader to lead them through the process of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21, 1 Peter 2:9-10, 1 Corinthians 11:27-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Love, Faithfulness, Righteousness, Peace And Kissing???

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 30, 2020

Psalm 85:10 is a tiny verse found almost directly in the middle of the Bible. This verse holds the key to a holy life and it tells us how to find it in a most poetic way.

Love, Faithfulness, Righteousness, Peace and Kissing Today we will be reading from Psalm 23 Today we will be looking at Peace What is peace? How can I get me some of that??? The world thinks they know. Today I typed “how to find peace” into my duck-duck-go search bar and this is what came ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30, Philippians 2:3-4, 1 Peter 3:8, Matthew 22:37-40, John 3:16, Romans 9:1-4, Psalm 85:10, Matthew 5:43-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Counterfeit Christianity Part 2: The Counterfeiters Exposed! Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jul 2, 2019

This the second of two parts. This sermon was preached before observing the Lord's Supper.

Are you a Follower of Jesus? Are you truly a born again believer in Jesus Christ? Or can we be charged with being a counterfeit? For a lot of us, as Christians we dismiss this question because it almost feels redundant or unnecessary. “Of course I’m a Christian. I filled all the squares. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Your Relationships

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 19, 2024

I think that the problem is not with what people believe; the problem is that too many of us don't live what we claim to believe.

Belief in God is pretty strong among Americans. A survey shows that 53% say that they know God exists and they have no doubts. 18% say that they believe in God but they still have some doubts. And 4% believe in God just sometimes. Another poll found that more than 68% of Americans identify as ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Appears To His Disciples PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores the depth of God's love, the reality of His presence, and the importance of faith, using the story of Doubting Thomas as a guide.

Beloved congregation, it is with a heart full of joy and a spirit brimming with gratitude that we gather here today, united in the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are blessed beyond measure, not only to be in each other's company but to be in the presence of God, who continually ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Topics: Jesus, Lives

Hindered Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 27, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 16: 1 – 40

Acts 16: 1 – 40 Hindered 16 Then he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman who believed, but his father was Greek. 2 He was well spoken of by the brethren who were at Lystra and Iconium. 3 Paul wanted to have him go on ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Familiar Spirits Bible Study Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 7, 2023

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

Familiar Spirits Bible Study (Rev. Barry Johnson and Rev. Rodney Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:10-12, Ecclesiastes 9:4-6, Leviticus 20:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Gates Of Life

Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007

Understanding the gates of Life points out the significance of openings. Just as you have to be careful of those who come into you home, you must guard against what you watch, read or listen to if you do not want to introduce spirits of sin into your life

By Bode Ayodele Gates and doors are very significant in the life of human beings. A city without a gate is open to various unwanted things and personalities. Just as in the physical, there are also spiritual gates and doors. Throughout the bible, roles played by gates, provide an important ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wickedness That Invites Repercussion-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 9, 2012

2 of 3. Genesis records the wanton wickedness of humanity & its repercussions. Wanton wickedness invites repercussion. But Why or How does it do this? Wickedness invites repercussion thru...

WICKEDNESS INVITING REPERCUSSION-II—Genesis 6:1-8 Attention: Talking to his friend, Harvey said, "Eddie. I just had a quarrel with my wife." "Oh yeah," said Eddie. "And how did this one end?" "When it was over," Harvey replied arrogantly, "She came crawling back to me on her hands & ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Society At The Time Of Christ's Return

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

A description of society during the Tribulation.

Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them, “The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed, nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There!’ for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you.” And He said to the disciples, “The days are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:22-37

Denomination: Baptist

It Takes Faith And Prayer

Contributed by Frank Zerbel on Feb 4, 2005

In our lesson today, we explore "The Healing of a Boy With an Evil Spirit" Mark 9:14-29

It Takes Faith and Prayer Pastor Frank Zerbel © 2005 FORGIVEN! Community Church Mark 9:14-29 I can remember one Saturday afternoon in the 60’s as I was outside with the push mower cutting the grass for my father when two men carrying a box down our driveway caught my attention. They sat it down ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Faith Proof

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 12, 2008

Do you have actions that prove your faith?

Faith Proof James 2:14-26 Trying to win their case some lawyers have been known to ask some incredibly unbelievable questions. The Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyer’s Journal gave the following example Question: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse? No Did you ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Children, Water, And Millstones Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

Are you salted? Has God’s salt penetrated into your fiber so that you are distinguished from your former life and from the people of the world?

Introduction Have you ever been part of a conversation (or more likely on the receiving end of a monologue) that went something like this. Did you hear the news about the robbery downtown? They caught the guy and the prosecutor says he is going to bring him to trial quickly. Speaking of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed