Sermons on Resist The Devil:

Blind To The Battle (2 Part Message) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 27, 2024

Blind to the Battle Pastor Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship

Blind to the Battle (Parts 1 & 2) October 6 & 20 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Kings 8-17 The bloodiest Day in U.S. history was Sept. 17, 1862, when about 4,700 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War battle of Antietam. Pearl Harbor killed 2,388 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-17

Denomination: Brethren

Stand Strong In Battle

Contributed by Don Baggett on Nov 30, 2007

We have been redeemed from the curse of law, we have been set free, but we still are in a constant battle.

We have been redeemed from the curse of law, we have been set free, but we still are in a constant battle. Ephesians 6:12 says, “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

A New You-What Debts Do I Have

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 30, 2015

When God gives us new life, we often resist allowing God to change our attitudes towards our possessions.

A New You-- What Debts Do I Have by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Luke 12:13-12:21 A New You--What I Owe Me 11/20/2015 Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 and 1 Timothy 6:3-10 Luke 12 In our series “A New You.” God wants to give us a heads up in life so that when we finish writing the legacy Keon ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

True Love Waits Series

Contributed by Nick Hodges on Jan 4, 2016

In a relationship, we have a #1 Desire For One Another but we must #2 Resist Sexual Temptation and #3 Protect Our Virginity.

Intro • We live in a world today that has truly given itself to its lustful desires. • Think about it, one cannot go a day without being confronted with the sexual lusts of this world. • When you turn on the TV, good luck finding something to watch that doesn't have scantily ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Reflection PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

This sermon urges the Church to self-examine, repent, resist worldly influences, and prioritize God-pleasing preaching over crowd-pleasing entertainment.

Welcome, beloved congregation, to this sanctuary where our hearts find solace, our spirits find nourishment, and our faith finds reinforcement. We are gathered here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine discourse that God has graciously invited us into. We are here, not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-7

Topics: Self-Examination, Warning

Heavenly Conscious PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Encourage believers to resist the temptations of this world and instead focus on God's promises, living with an awareness of heaven and preparing for our eternal life with Him.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we are going to delve into a topic that is as relevant today as it was when the Apostle John first penned his letters - living with a heavenly conscious, the world's allurements vs. god's promises, and preparing for our eternal place. Elisabeth Elliot once wrote, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Topics: Final Day

Dust It Off!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 4, 2024

Jesus teaches sound advice to "dust it off" when faced with rejection, hostility, and resistance to the Good News that we share!

JESUS HAD MANY CHALLENGES IN HIS MINISTRY AND FACED UNPRECIDENTED REJECTION. AFTER HEALING A MAN BY DRIVING OUT LEGIONS OF DEMONS, LUKE 8:37, TELLS US THAT “…ALL THE PEOPLE FROM THAT TERRITORY ASKED JESUS TO GO AWAY, BECAUSE THEY WERE TERRIBLY AFRAID. SO JESUS GOT INTO THE BOAT AND LEFT.” WHEN ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13, John 6:66, Isaiah 53:3, John 3:19-20, Matthew 10:22, 2 Timothy 3:12, John 16:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

We Are Blood Bought!

Contributed by Zachary Woods on Dec 8, 2011

We can do many things through the blood of Jesus

1 Peter 1:18-23 18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: 20 Who verily was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-23

Denomination: Apostolic

The Full Armor Of God

Contributed by Dennis Jones on May 19, 2003

To live in this world of evil, sin, and temptation you need all the protection and help you can get. The bible says we need the whole armor of God. The spiritual warfare that we face day in and day out can ware down your defenses. Spiritual strength an

To live in this world of evil, sin, and temptation you need all the protection and help you can get. The bible says we need the whole armor of God. The spiritual warfare that we face day in and day out can ware down your defenses. Spiritual strength and courage are needed for our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doing The Right Things For The Right Reasons

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 15, 2004

Our works are not acceptable if our motives are not pure.

January 11, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Genesis 4:1-9 Subject: Acceptable Worship Title: Doing the Right Things for the Right Reasons We live in a society where we are required to make decisions every day. For many, decisions are made without any consideration, other than, “What is best for me?” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Repent

Contributed by Kent Meeler on Oct 7, 2010

REPENTANCE IS NOT WHAT IS PREACHED MUCH ANYMORE. HERNCE THE CHURCH LOOKS AND ACTS LIKE THE WORLD.

REPENTANCE NBCOG 06/20/2010 MARK 6:12 And they went out, and preached that men should repent. ACTS 17:30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: INTRODUCTION *THERE IS A GREAT NEED IN THE WORLD TODAY. *THE NEED IS FOR ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Living In Holiness Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 27, 2013

Proposition: God calls us to become like Him more and more everyday.

Living In Holiness Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: A man flew into Chicago & hired a taxi to take him downtown. As he was riding along they came to a red light & the driver went right on through the red light.

The man said, "Hey, the light was red. You’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

How God Makes A Sword Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Jan 8, 2007

There are 7 steps in the creation of a sword. These steps are how God tranforms us from what we are into a instrument for him.

How God Makes A Sword (Take English sword for visual affect) There are 7 steps to making a sword. This parallels how God transforms us. Step #1 Choose The Design -God choose our design before the world was created -His design was perfect Genesis 1:27 27So God created people in his own image; ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Visible & Invisible Cosmic War On Earth” Part Ii

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 28, 2021

This message is based on the understanding that the "spiritual" warfare explained in Revelation is being played out on earth in the life of Jesus. The 1st confrontation was the wilderness temptation. Mark 1:21 is the 2nd confrontation.

In Jesus Holy Name January 24, 2021 Text: Mark 1:21-24 Epiphany IV Redeemer “The Visible & Invisible Cosmic War on Earth” Part II The first twenty verses of Mark's gospel is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-24

Denomination: Lutheran

A Prosperous Hand Is Seldom Pious

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 13, 2019

Should we not resist to flaunt wealth or even seek it as a pastor when the world and even poor Christians think we lack integrity loving mammon rather than God?

"Piety and prosperity seldom go hand in hand..." "We live in a day when the temptation to the indulgence of the flesh is very great. Luxuries are common. Piety and prosperity seldom go hand in hand, and in many a case the prosperity that piety and power have brought has been the ruin ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3, Luke 16:10-13, 2 Corinthians 11:14-15, Philippians 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist