Sermons on Demonic Practices:

Short Answers To Common Questions 3 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2016

Questions are good if we seek answers to them; sometimes objections or excuses pose as questions. Not all questions are asked sincerely. Today I will address three questions, questions usually asked sincerely.

Short Answers to Common Questions 3 1. Teachers have some funny stories. Here are a few from Reader’s Digest. After a coworker had finished his English lecture and his class had filed out, a tenth grader stayed 
behind to confront him. “I don’t appreciate being singled ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spirit Of Baal

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 24, 2015

Baal is identified as the ruler of the demons. (Beelzebub is another name for Baal)

The Spirit of Baal Baal is identified as the ruler of the demons. Matthew 12:24 (Beelzebub is another name for Baal) Baal-hamon, one of Baal's names, means "the lord of wealth or abundance." You must war against this spirit to see your inheritance released. Jeremiah 51:44 (Bel in this verse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:24

Denomination: Foursquare

True Wisdom And Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Floyd Steverson on Mar 2, 2017

Sermon from James 3:13-18 on True Wisdom and Spiritual Maturity

PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING #7 Godly Wisdom and Spiritual Maturity James 3:13 Who is wise and has understanding among you? He should show his works by good conduct with wisdom’s gentleness. 14 But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your heart, don’t brag and deny the truth. 15 Such ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Revealed Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 19, 2024

Our mission is to make known the mystery and majesty of the gospel.

The Mystery Revealed Ephesians 3:1-13 Rev. Brian Bill February 10-11, 2024 A riddle is a question which requires a lot of thinking skills. To answer a riddle, one must think “outside of the box” to get the answer, which is often unexpected. Here are some examples. Q: What is orange and sounds ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Angels And Heavenly Beings - Part 3 - Warnings About Angels Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 28, 2023

The Bible mentions Angels over 300 times and reveals that God created them, along with all things "visible and invisible" (Colossians 1:16). This study will look at Angels, both Faithful and Fallen, Heavenly Beings, and warnings about them.

Every Born-Again Christian has been commanded to focus totally on Jesus and not on any other created thing - including Angels. Good Angels are subject only to God. There is a growing interest in summoning Angels. Some people have placed them amongst the ranks of the saints of old as idols of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-17, Luke 4:10, Psalm 34:7, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Orthodoxy Of The Devil Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 18, 2008

If we believe there is a God, our faith is no better than that of the demons. They believe God is one, and they shudder. The message explores the faith of the demons, encouraging us to have the faith of saints.

JAMES 2:18-19 ORTHODOXY OF THE DEVIL “Someone will say, ‘You have faith and I have works.’ Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!” Though orthopraxy is absolutely ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Preacher Of Gergesa Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jun 15, 2013

The demon possessed man had another side we never view. Perhaps this will help.

June 23, 2013 The Preacher of Gergesa At the edge of town a huge pecan tree had grown next to the cemetery fence. One day, two boys picked up a bucketful of nuts and sat by the tree, out of sight, and began dividing the haul. “One for you, one for me. One for you, one for me,” said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: *other

The Parable Of The Wise & Foolish Builders: What's The Difference? Put It Into Practice Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 5, 2022

In 1912 a particular cruise liner called the HMS Titanic was making it’s first voyage through the northern seas and struck an iceberg. Though the ship had been particularly designed to stay afloat with more than half of the ships compartments filled with water...

In 1912 a particular cruise liner called the HMS Titanic was making it’s first voyage through the northern seas and struck an iceberg. Though the ship had been particularly designed to stay afloat with more than half of the ships compartments filled with water, the cut the iceberg made across the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

Our Pork Is More Important

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jan 25, 2023

Jesus arrives on the other side of Sea and cast out demons

Our Pork is More Important Mark 5:1-20 Good morning. How many of us like bacon? How many of us would place bacon on our top five list of foods that we love? I read an article that said the consumption of salted pork belly goes back over a 1000 years to the Roman Era, who ate a type of pig meat ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Terrifying Jesus Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

It is those who know what it is to tremble before Jesus who are those who learn the real peace that he gives.

Introduction Why do we like to be scared? Why are we fascinated with evil? I mean real evil. Our adventure movies today don’t simply feature good guys battling bad guys; they take on the forces of evil – demons, vampires, spiritual forces of wickedness. Moviemakers do their best, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Reality Of Evil Against Us: Blind Bar Jesus Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 19, 2009

Scripture informs us that this evil is not a blind force, or human calculation, but that it is personified in the person of Satan.

Note to reader: I have hot -links to background details that may be helpful on various subjects in this sermon. The document with the active links can be found in PDF form at this web address: http://www.firstpresanchorage.org/Sermons.htm (The sermon is titled the same: "Blind Bar-Jesus") The links ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"No Longer Bound"

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 22, 2008

The demon possessed man of Gadaranes was bound by about 6000 demons, but when they people of the city came to see what happened they found he was No Longer Bound.

“No Longer Bound” By District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr. Mark 5 : 1-9 & 15 Opening: It is often said that the greatest accomplishment the devil has done is that he convinces people that he does not exist. What the devil does so many times is he tries to cause people to believe that some of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-15

Denomination: Apostolic

A Messiah's House Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 28, 2011

God's house should be respected and used properly.

A Messiah's House Text: Matt. 21:12-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: Most of you know, but some may not, that when Tina and I bought our house a few years ago, it was the first house we had ever owned. To us it is a very special place that we are proud of it. If anyone were to try and break it to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Hear A Dying Man's Last Words, Part 1 (Joshua 23:1-16) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 29, 2022

Joshua has been a great leader. What are a great leader's last words to his flock?

One of the things I have to do, for biblical stories to hit me the way they should, is try to put myself into the biblical world. I try to crawl into the author's head, and make it my home. In Joshua, I try to put myself in Joshua's shoes at times. Other times, I put myself in the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16, Acts 20:25-31

Delivered And Sent

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025

In Mark 5:1–20, Jesus enters Gentile territory, confronts a man possessed by a legion of demons, and drives them out. The result: a restored life and a clear choice—keep comfort or welcome Christ’s freeing authority.

You know, it's funny how our culture deals with the idea of demons and spiritual evil. We kind of swing between two extremes, don't we? On one hand, you've got people who roll their eyes at anything supernatural. "Demons? Come on, that's just ancient superstition!" Then on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational