Sermons on Satans Devices:

When Darkness Invades Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

Here's the problem with Christmas today: the Christmas we know is so very unlike the first Christmas was experienced by the holy family. The joy of the birth of the Christ child was soon dampened by evil. What we need to remember this Christmas is that we

A Scandalous Love Affair: When Darkness Invades Matthew 2:13-18 Fireman Edward Cushing tells the story of an old frame house burning on the southside of Chicago. He ordered the hoses to start fighting the fire and then dashed inside and pulled three people out. When the blaze was over, the Chief ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

Misconceptions Regarding Temptation

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 17, 2012

Everbody is tempted. However, there are common misconceptions regarding temptation that Satan uses against us. This lesson exposes Satan's schemes regarding teptation. (Adapted from Charles Stanley's book: "Temptation.")

MISCONCEPTIONS REGARDING TEMPTATION 1/22/12 – Garfield A. The term TEMPTATION brings to mind different connotations for each of us. ILLUSTRATION: For some, the word CONJURES up a delicious HOT FUDGE SUNDAE with whipped cream and nuts dripping off the sides. (SORRY, I ZONED OUT FOR A ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Loosed !

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 8, 2017

This message will be a challenge for many because the church, in general, has become a place where the power of God does not exist.

Even though Jesus has purchased our complete redemption, Satan tries to make us feel as if we still belong to him. He brings us into situations that confuse us and takes our focus off of the deliverance that now belongs to us as children of God. Christians are often blind to the needs of others ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking For Evil

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Sep 5, 2013

To share that we can be better prepared and inspired to look for and battle the evil that is so prevalent in our world today.

Let me start off this morning by sharing with you a Video Clip from KWCH 12 Eyewitness News that aired last Monday. VIDEO: “Jan Kilbourne” -Watching this entire situation unfold this past week has been a really something hasn’t it? When things like this happen we usually feel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:14

Denomination: Other

The Peril Of Pride

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 16, 2013

Lessons learned from men, angels, and animals about foolish pride.

Everyone knows that the lion is the king of the jungle. One day the lion being filled with pride decided to make sure all the others knew it. He was so confident that he by-passed the smaller animals and went straight to the bear. "Who is the king of the jungle?" the lion asked. The bear ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15, Romans 12:3, Ezekiel 28:12-17

Denomination: Foursquare

Do Not Take Side Series

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 13, 2013

One of the great characteristics of the body of Christ is to care about the burdens and sufferings of one another. However, as we seek to console and encourage friends that have been offended, we may be tempted to take up their offense against another.

In sympathy, we may tend to take their part against the pastor, the church or whoever they blame for the offense. This is very unwise and an unscriptural thing to do, considering that your friend may be the cause of his own/her offense, or trying to drag you out of faith. His/her hurt feelings may ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-3, Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Walk In Hope! Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 12, 2019

Paul in his epistles compares our Christian life to a walk. When we study the book of Thessalonians, we find different walks mentioned in there.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Paul in his epistles compares our Christian life to a walk. When we study the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, Philippians 3:10-11, Revelation 21:27, Hebrews 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Hindrance Of Misunderstanding Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 4, 2019

The hasty exit from Thessalonica causes Paul to be very concerned for the ongoing ministry in the Thessalonian church. The specific concern is that Satan was using misunderstanding to hinder the Gospel.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://nec.org.au/strong-and-ready/ Message 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 The Hindrance of Misunderstanding Turn in your Bible to 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13. Read 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 10 As soon as it was night, the believers sent Paul and Silas away ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mardi Gras Or Shrove Tuesday?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 22, 2020

The season we begin tomorrow is a time to draw near to God so that He can draw near to us.

Tuesday of the 7th Week in Course Mardi Gras Passions. We don’t hear much about that plural noun lately. Oh, the word “passion” turns up in seamy novels and videos, I suppose. And those of us for whom the Catholic religion, the word “passion” stirs up thoughts of the torture Jesus had to undergo ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, James 4:1-10, Psalm 55:22

Denomination: Catholic

There Is Sanctity In Marriage - Jesus Said So

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 7, 2018

Is Divorce Acceptable to God?

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 10:2-16 October 7, 2018 There is Sanctity in Marriage – Jesus Said So To begin, let’s recap just when and where Jesus is in this reading. Jesus is getting closer and closer to His final days which await Him in Jerusalem. This last journey has been long and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All This, Over An Apple?

Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 15, 2018

Understanding the story of sin in the Garden of Eden

There are certain sayings, or sage advice, that parents have been passing down from generation to generation. Lets' see how many you know? An apple a day..........? keeps the doctor away. Don't eat sweets before dinner, or you'll..........? lose your appetite. Don't swim for an hour after ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Realizing The Truth And The Lies

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Aug 4, 2019

Understanding truth

We have such a religious country/society, people all over the world in and out of our communities, people that we work with, those that we go to school with, politicians, officers, government officials and so on all have a religious back ground, and this is a very dangerous place to be in our day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:45-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hallow What?

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 15, 2019

There is a Dark Side to Halloween that you must know.

HALLOW WHAT? INTRODUCTION: Excited children masquerading as witches, pirates, devils, ghosts, Dracula and other creatures bounding through the neighborhood, going from door to door shouting, "Trick or Treat" the party at school or a friend’s house where they tell ghost stories, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-14, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just Because Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 29, 2019

We become members of God's family because of what Jesus has done for us.

Just Because Text: 1 John 2:12-14 Introduction 1. When I was growing up i had a great relationship with my mom. we would often have a playful back and forth, but i always knew when i had taken things too far. Like when she would ask me to do something and i would respond with the question, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

Genesis Chapter Three Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 21, 2022

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Three. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER THREE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is Adam and Eve sin against God and it has repercussions that have affected the human race ever since. The Cambridge Bible (1921) – Genesis 3 The Temptation – Genesis 3:1-5 The Fall – Genesis 3:6-8 The Enquire – Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational