Sermons on Hot Pursuit Of The Devil:

Dealing With The Devil

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 1, 2012

God's word shows us that Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil. Satan is our enemy. We know him only too well. Who we need desparately to know is Jesus, so that we can deal with the devil and have victory over him and his lies.

Many of you spoke with me last week about how important it is to know more about our enemy, the devil. There is a need to know our enemy, as Heath Smith reminded me, and it is clear from scripture as Jesus tells us, "We need to be as wise as serpents and as harmless as doves." (Matt. 10:16) Paul ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Devices Of The Devil!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 6, 2014

The devil may not come with two horns with his front teeth jutting out to harass you; he may come in the form of a pretty girl or a well groomed boy.

Evil devices of the devil! Mark 8:33”But when He had turned around and looked at His disciples, He rebuked Peter, saying, "Get behind Me, Satan! For you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men." Just after a great party with the Lord, would come a dirty trick from the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Devices Of The Devil

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on May 10, 2018

Apostle Paul says; "Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices" 2 Corinthians 2:11. That means through the Holy Spirit and the Word of God we can be aware of the enemies' devices or strategies that He uses against us.

Apostle Paul says; "Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices" 2 Corinthians 2:11. That means through the Holy Spirit and the Word of God we can be aware of the enemies' devices or strategies that He uses against us. There is nothing new about the enemy, he ...read more

Resist The Devil Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 28, 2020

I see way too many Christians ineffective in their life because the devil has them tied up in knots. And in the Scriptures, God tells us as Christians what to do, but we are just not doing it. And I believe that it has to do with us not knowing how to resist the devil.

Introduction I would like to begin today’s sermon by asking you a couple of questions? Here is the first question. If someone, in your life, that you trust tells you to do something, how likely are you to do what they tell you? I would say that if I trust them that I am likely to do what they say ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7, 1 Peter 5:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Beating The Devil

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Mar 6, 2017

A sermon on Christ's victory over the three temptations of the devil.

The First Sunday of Lent March 5, 2017 St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 4:1-11 True Spiritual Power On Tuesday (2/28/17), NPR’s On Point program did a segment on “Video Games for Adults.” According to the story, “More adult Americans are playing more video games for more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Wiles Of The Devil!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 7, 2015

Certain fortuitous circumstances may crop up and all your astute, meticulous planning may come to naught! Are you hearing me?

Subtle tricks of the devil! “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil,” (Ephesians 6:11). After and before intense fasting and prayer days, I tell you, I had to be vigilant, cautious and alert to the wiles of the devil! The devil ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Devil Is In The Details

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016

After every great triumph, there is a great test, but this test was not an ordinary test of man!

The Devil is in the Details Matthew 4:1-10 In 1997 there was a blockbuster hit based on a novel by Morris west, this thriller attraction was with Keau Reeves and Al Pacino. Keau Reeves plays Kevin Lomax a hotshot Gainesville, Florida attorney who offended a School Teacher in a child molestation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Devil In The Details

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021

Often, when there is something wrong in us and in our world Satan is the cause of it. There are even many today who cannot be free because of how Satan has bound them.

Luke 13:10-17  Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath.  (11)  And behold, there was a woman who had had a disabling spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not fully straighten herself.  (12)  When Jesus saw her, he called her over and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Runnin' With The Devil Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jun 30, 2015

The Devil has put many things in our lives that distract us from hearing the word of God.

June 28, 2015 Church Planting Runnin’ with the Devil Acts 13:4-12 Opening words: At the very heart of this morning’s scripture lesson is a very complex topic, the Devil. Did you know, in the Bible, the Devil is called by 42 different names? Those names are interchangeable. In this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12, Acts 11:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

Devices Of The Devil Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 22, 2021

A foothold is often associated with rock climbing. And a foothold is where you identify a rock ledge that holds your weight and is large enough for your foot to push on it for leverage. Satan is looking for a moral foothold in your life.

The Bible says a Christian is a changed person. A Christian is someone who puts in work on his character after the Holy Spirit has entered into their lives. God designed the Christian to be someone with a contrasting before and after story. Like HGTV and the fixer-upper homes, a Christian is to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Is On The Prowl

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 28, 2022

Adrian Rogers told about a man who bragged that he had cut off the tail of a man-eating lion with his pocketknife. Asked why he hadn’t cut off the lion’s head, the man replied: "Someone had already done that." Our text today warns us of a lion that is a danger to us all.

Alba 7-26-09 (Revised 8-28-2022) THE DEVIL IS ON THE PROWL I Peter 5:8-9 Adrian Rogers told about a man who bragged that he had cut off the tail of a man-eating lion with his pocketknife. Asked why he hadn’t cut off the lion’s head, the man replied: "Someone had already done ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, James 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Satan The Devil Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 18, 2022

Although Satan is generally viewed as evil, some groups have very different beliefs. In Theistic Satanism, Satan is considered to be worshiped or revered Deity. In LaVeyan Satanism, Satan is a symbol of virtuous characteristics and liberty

Satan the Devil (Illustrations did not copy) ISAIAH 14:12 "How you have fallen from Heaven, morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the Earth, who once laid the nations low!" Satan was originally a righteous angel named Lucifer, meaning "light bringer." In the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Ranting At The Devil

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 16, 2024

So you are greater than Michael the archangel and can "beat on the devil?"

Jude 1:8 Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities. 9 Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee. 10 ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:8-11, James 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Children Of The Devil

Contributed by Paul Green on Oct 6, 2022

Our earthly heritage isn't important, but our spiritual heritage is. Just as we reflect the image of our earthly fathers – so also we reflect the image of our spiritual father. If you want to know whether you’re a child of God or a child of the devil – just take a look in the mirror.

Jesus says, ‘You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.’ (v44) I wonder ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-47, Ephesians 2:1-3, John 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

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