Sermons on Opening Up To The Enemy:

Time Is Ticking

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jan 27, 2016

time is up, it is now time to stop playing and choose.

TIME IS TICKING COUNT DOWN (CLOCK COUNTING DOWN WITH A BIG TIME’S UP, OR EXPLOSION) TIME’S UP, EYES FORWARD, PENS DOWN, PAPERS CLOSED YOU HAVE NOT FINISHED, STILL QUESTIONS TO ANSWER, OH NO YOU WASTED TIME. IT IS AN ODD FEELING, YOU ARE EXHAUSTED, DARKNESS IS DESCENDING, AND TEARS ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Fast & Furious Part 3 Series

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 26, 2014

Running wide open financially will get you there fast, but is it worth it? Or is it time to slow down and be a little more careful with your finances?

Fast and Furious EASING UP TO CREATE MARGIN Luke 5:16 AFTER OFFEERING PLAY VIDEO: “Go For Broke” Well, welcome to the third week of the series called “FAST & FURIOUS: EASING UP TO CREATE MARGIN”. Today I want to talk to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness, Who Needs It?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 19, 2007

God’s work of making Israel into a holy nation through the ministry of Moses opens our eyes to Jesus’ minitry in our lives.

Let’s try to use our imagination as we join Israel and enter the world of Leviticus. We might just discover ourselves a bit in some of what we see. Are you ready? Picture it with me. Let’s try to look through the eyes of the typical Israelite that we are reading about here. We are a nation of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Door Of Disobedience

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

...the devil is still your enemy and is doing everything he can to deceive you, pull you down into his traps of sin, and enslave you.

THE DOOR OF DISOBEDIENCE It is good to be in God’s house during the Christmas Season. Next week, Lord willing, I will bring a message about the birth of Christ. But I am impressed of the Lord to try and finish last weeks message about “lawlessness”, as it relates to God’s Holy Word. This is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-13, Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dreams And Daniel

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 22, 2007

Daniel was given the gift of interpretation of visions and dreams. God opens the future before Daniel and offers great encouraging lessons for us today.

When was the last time you had a scary or troubling dream? Do you remember what was scary about it? When we study Daniel we find that it has several dreams and their interpretations. First we have the dream of Nebuchadnezzar with the huge image with a head of gold, chest and arms of silver, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Liberation Of The Captured Glory

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 17, 2023

Everyone born of God carry a glory he is to manifest for the glory of God. The enemy is trying very hard to capture the glory and prevent its manifestations.

Liberation of the Captured Glory Study Text: Isaiah 60: 1 - 3 Introduction: - Everyone born of God has a glory to manifest because Salvation releases us from the hold of darkness to a marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9 - It is the will of God that we manifest His glory as His children. - The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church At Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016

The door of evangelism was wide open to them and they did God's will. They obeyed His will. There was no condemnation uttered for this church. There was only an admonition to hold fast what they had.

I. Introduction A. Quick review of the 5 previous churches 1. The church at Ephesus a. The church at Ephesus was commended for (1) Hard work and perseverance (2) For its stand against heresy (3) For enduring hardships for Christ's name (4) And for hating the practices ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Strongman Contest

Contributed by David Ritsema on Sep 7, 2003

Jesus takes on the strong man (the devil) and plunders his stronghold demonstrating his power over the enemy and mutual victory through Christ.

It was June 18, 1815, the Battle of Waterloo. The French under the command of Napoleon were fighting the Allies (British, Dutch, and Germans) under the command of Wellington. The people of England depended on a system of semaphore signals to find out how the battle was going. One of these signal ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Being Decieved? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 8, 2009

We cannot listen to the Enemy when we are walking with God. He is filled with deception and dillusion. We must listn to God’s Word!

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 26, 2009 Date Preached: March 11, 2009 Where Preached: Oak Park (Wed Evening) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series from 1 John Sermon Title: Are You Being Deceived? Sermon Text: 1 John 2:18-23 18 Little children, it is the last hour; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

It Begins With Me

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 31, 2025

Revival starts where one heart turns—opening closed doors, cleansing hidden sin, and welcoming the Spirit’s rain until joy returns again.

Introduction — The Long Wait for Rain Sometimes revival doesn’t arrive with thunder. Sometimes it seeps in quietly—like rain through hard, cracked ground. For years we may live with the crust of complacency, calling it contentment. We tell ourselves that the season of power is past, that we’ve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:1-9, 2 Chronicles 29:10-11, Deuteronomy 30:2, Joel 2:12-13, Ephesians 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Enlarge My Territory Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Sep 8, 2001

God is working to expand His reign and rule. Open your eyes and life to the oppportunities He provides. Pray like Jabez, enlarge my territory.

Enlarge My Territory Charles Francis Adams, 19th century political figure and diplomat, kept a diary. One day he entered: "Went fishing with my son today--a day wasted." His son, Brook Adams, also kept a diary, which is still in existence. On that same day, Brook Adams made this entry: "Went ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dependence On God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 18, 2022

There are contrasting ways to go about any task. There is striving, pushing and fighting verses a dependence on God. There is a human effort that leaves God out verses a quiet trust in Almighty God as provider. And which way you approach your tasks will be the difference of frustration or blessing.

What is your favorite book? What is mine you ask? Well it is How to get Better Grades and Have More fun. It can be purchased on Amazon for a penny and I recommend you get a copy. If you don’t want to spend one penny (plus shipping and handling) then at least read the free look inside part here: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Spiritual Breakthrough

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

In these verses, there are at least three indicators of how believers prepared for and displayed openness to the Holy Spirit acting powerfully through their lives and through the church.

Preparing for Spiritual Breakthrough Acts 1:13ff It is the model church. Members of the church are involved in daily sharing their faith, so that friends, family and associates were making regular decisions for Christ. On two occasions the church has had a crowd of thousands making a first time ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:13-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sacrificing Unto Idols

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 30, 2021

This message opens our eyes to the tragic consequences of idolatry, showing idolatry in 3-D, through the three terms Dispossession, Desolation, and Death.

I shared with you a few weeks ago that the Lord has impressed me to preach more on the topic of idolatry. The reason why is because I’ve been convicted that idolatry is a huge distraction that Satan uses to lure us off the path to God. The devil will use any means possible to hinder our ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Formation Of My Faith Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 10, 2002

One of a series on building faith. This was presented at an "Open House" when we encouraged out people to invite their friends and relatives to special service.

The Formation of My Faith Wisdom from the mountain top. There are four Questions that matter in life Who Am I? Where Did I Come From? Why Am I Here? Where Am I Going? Answer these and you will find the secret to a contented and peaceful life… Finding the answer is more of a process than ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ