Sermons on Resist The Devil:

New Every Morning Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 12, 2000

Some of the Continuing Mercies of God that are new every morning!

Evening Message November 12, 2000 Central Church of Christ http://members.truepath.com/central John Dobbs NEW EVERY MORNING Lamentations 3:22-24 Introduction: At the time of the writing of our text, Jeremiah had every rason to be the weeping prophet. Nebuchadnezzar had destroyed Jerusalem. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Temptation 1

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Aug 13, 2008

This is the first part of two sermons on overcomig temptation. This messages deals with the nature of temptation.

Overcoming Temptation “Through the Power of the Holy Spirit” by Pastor Donny Granberry Illustration: Little 4 year old Johnny was caught by his mother with his hand in the cookie jar when she asked him, “Johnny, why can’t you just be good?” He replied, “Oh, Mom, it makes me tired to be good.” If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Hardest Word Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 6, 2014

Part 4 of 8 in a series covering words in the Bible that are all too often overlooked or ignored.

INTRODUCTION: What is the # 1 most spoken word by young children? The answer without a doubt is “why,” it’s a word that is spoken dozens if not hundreds of times a day… and if we’re honest it’s not just kids that throw that one out it’s adults as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:18

Denomination: Christian Church

Blessed Be The Name Sermon Ii: God Our Father The King Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we mature in our walk with the Lord, we cherish our position as subjects of the King of kings and Lord of lords whose kingdom is not of this world.

BLESSED BE THE REIGN OF THE LORD GOD OUR FATHER THE KING Ancestry played a significant role in biblical history and sort of rubbed off on some of us descendants of whoever from wherever. Although, as Americans, we tend to play down our heritage, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-17

Don't Answer The Door

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 15, 2024

The Bible tells us that we have an enemy actively seeking someone to devour. When the enemy comes knocking, we are empowered to not answer the door. This is a message about how to keep our doors closed to that enemy.

Don’t Answer The Door! Scriptures: Genesis 4:6-7; First Peter 5:8; Revelations 3:20 Good morning Strangers Rest. This morning, I am here to warn you, so the title of this message is, “Don’t Answer the Door!” The message I will be delivering this morning is a warning, not just to Strangers Rest, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sunny Side Sermon Vi: How We Wish It Were Not So, But It Is Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 1, 2020

In our fallen world, Satan goes about like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour - which means that mature disciples of Christ must of necessity have a battle plan for dealing with the threats Satan constantly hurls at us.

HOW WE WISH IT WERE NOT SO, BUT IT IS! When tragedy strikes, whether personal as when a loved one loses his life in an accident, or national as was the horrific massacre in Las Vegas, how we wish it were not so! As ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

How To Overcome Temptation

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022

All sincere Christians have some things in common. One thing is that they all want to live a life that is pleasing to the Lord.

They also have to contend with the devil’s throwing every temptation he can throw at them every day to try to keep them from pleasing the Lord. It is a scriptural fact, as long as we live in these mortal bodies we will have to contend with this. WHY IS THIS A PROBLEM? Because, every Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Angels

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 24, 2022

Angels are mentioned over 300 times in the Christian Bible, slightly more often in the New Testament. Let's learn about angels.

Angels are mentioned over 300 times in the Christian Bible, slightly more often in the New Testament. The word angel comes from a Greek word ???e??? (angelos) meaning a messenger. So, the study of angels is called angelology. Were angels created by God? “For in him all things were created: things ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16, Hebrews 1:14, Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Disease Of Discouragement

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 14, 2004

Discouragement is something that many of us face from time to time and God’s word shows us several things about this in the life of Elijah.

The Disease of Discouragement I Kings 19:1-17 I. The Cause of Discouragement (v. v. 1-3) A. We Miss the Real Cause of Our Discouragement 1. Elijah’s Discouragement Was Contagious 2. Elijah’s Discouragement Was Unfounded B. We See Four Primary Causes of Discouragement 1. We Listen to Negative ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer That Pleases God

Contributed by Todd Schäve on Nov 6, 2001

What does it take to come near to God?

Prayer That Pleases God What does it take to come near to God? “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Healed And Stay Healed

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

HOW TO GET HEALED AND STAY HEALED

HOW TO GET HEALED AND STAY HEALED BECOME CONVERTED AND BORN AGAIN The gospel teaches that forgiveness of sins and healing of the body go hand in hand. If ministers would teach all the gospel, people would have faith in both healing and forgiveness and sinners could get both at the time of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:16

Denomination: Foursquare

The Way Of Endurance Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

8th in a sermons series on James dealing with the principles related to enduring trials.

“The Way of Endurance” Review Today, Christians all around the world suffer unspeakable suffering because of their faith in and commitment to Jesus. Many suffer death because of their refusal to renounce their faith in Jesus. Although persecution of our Christian faith grows by the day in America, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Christ Or Culture

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 5, 2006

In exalting Christ we resist the leavening influence of cultural traditions upon Christian truth.

CHRIST OR CULTURE Sunday, November 26, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee The Bible tells us to be prepared to give a defense in all things so I searched for some Scriptures that could help in some touch situations you might encounter over the next several weeks: When your wife asks you to help with the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

War And Peace Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Jan 24, 2009

Worldliness is seen in interpersonal conflicts and the only cure for worldliness is submission to God.

WAR AND PEACE James 4:1-10 Have any of you read War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy? It’s a novel with over 1200 pages about Russian life under Napoleon. I’ve never read it but it is a good title for today’s message. Because we are going to see that the wars and conflicts going on within us are seen in ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Life In Hd: Summer Survival Series

Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 9, 2008

A message from James 4:1-12 applicable to the beginning of the summer season.

Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. _____________________________________ SUMMER SURVIVAL James 4:1-12 Summertime SUMMER ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational