Sermons on Satan Tries To Destroy That:

If Thine Heart Turn Away

Contributed by David Dailey on Oct 27, 2005

Satan is out to distract you, and to turn your heart away from the things of God.

IF THINE HEART TURN AWAY Deuteronomy 30:17-18. But if thine heart turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but shalt be drawn away, and worship other gods and serve them; I denounce unto you this day, that ye shall surely perish, and that ye shall not prolong your days upon the land, whither thou ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reality Of Evil Against Us: Blind Bar Jesus Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 19, 2009

Scripture informs us that this evil is not a blind force, or human calculation, but that it is personified in the person of Satan.

Note to reader: I have hot -links to background details that may be helpful on various subjects in this sermon. The document with the active links can be found in PDF form at this web address: http://www.firstpresanchorage.org/Sermons.htm (The sermon is titled the same: "Blind Bar-Jesus") The links ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Temptation Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 21, 2011

Jesus' encounter with Satan helps us to understand the power of temptations and ways to overcome it.

Matthew 4:1-11 “Facing Temptation” INTRODUCTION Video: “Temptation—Deep Thoughts By a Shallow Christian This brief video seems to echo the thoughts and actions of many people in our modern society. It is commonly believed that sin has no consequence and the resisting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Battlefield Of The Mind

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007

Show how the battefield of Satan is many times in the mind of the Christian. Also how to overcome this

The Battlefield of the Mind Theme: To show that to have a victorious Christian life one must have control over the mind. Text: Introduction ¶ Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: But I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Fearless Christian Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 24, 2010

• Last week we continued on the series of the Fearless Christian. • We discussed that fear is faith in reverse and fear is the reciprocal of faith. • Faith comes by hearing the Word of God. • Fear comes by hearing the words of the Satan. • Satan wan

Introduction • Last week we continued on the series of the Fearless Christian. • We discussed that fear is faith in reverse and fear is the reciprocal of faith. • Faith comes by hearing the Word of God. • Fear comes by hearing the words of the Satan. • Satan wants ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rules Have Not Changed

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 18, 2008

IN THIS WORLD TODAY MANY PEOPLE HAVE TRIED TO CHANGE THE RULES OF LIFE. GOD’S WORD IS UNCHANGEABLE. HIS RULES ARE UNCHANGEABLE. TO HAVE THE BENEFITS OF HIS GRACE AND GLORY, WE MUST OBEY HIS WORD.

CBC THE RULES HAVE NOT CHANGED KVT 1/17/08 *ADAPTED FROM A SERMON BY REV. SHERMAN HARPER TEXT: MALACHI 3:6 : I AM THE LORD AND I CHANGE NOT HEBREWS 13:8: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. INTRODUCTION: ISN’T IT STRANGE IN THIS WORLD TODAY HOW ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

From Weepers To Warriors

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 12, 2025

God made a revival meeting look like a war party. Amazing -- that's just what it is to Satan! Satan is unmoved by our singing, our sermons, our Bible studies, etc., but when he hears groaning & fervent prayer – he trembles!

FROM WEEPERS TO WARRIORS 1 Sam 7:2-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about this 85-year-old woman. She went on a blind date with a 92-year-old man. She came home very frustrated and her daughter said, "Mom, what's wrong?" 2. She said, "I had to slap him three ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Perils Of Petting

Contributed by James Groce on Jun 15, 2002

Petting breaks down the will and destroys self-control. It stirs a desire that petting itself cannot satisfy. Petting is not an end in itself but is preparatory.

There is no such thing as love at first sight. Real love is not built upon mere sight. We may see one’s talents and appearance, and these we may admire, but true love is a tender and strong attachment to the inward person. We love personality and personality must be learned, admired and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Defeating Temptation Series

Contributed by David Beirne on Aug 19, 2005

Part 2, if we are going to obtain the dream God gives us, we must overcome temptation lest it destroy that dream.

Joseph: One Man Makes A Difference Part 2: Defeating Temptation Genesis 39:1-20, James 1:14-21 If there’s one thing that will keep us from achieving the dream God has for our lives, it’s scandal. We love to read about scandal, but rest assured they are a nightmare for the participants. What can we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Building Babel

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 26, 2004

The sin of pride is one that will destroy a church and we see in the example of Babel how we build our own monument of pride.

Are We Building Babel? Proverbs 16:18-19, Genesis 11:1-9 I. Pride Affects Our Worship (v. 4a) A. Pride affects the Object of Our Worship 1. Pride in Ourselves Leads to Idol Worship 2. Pride in Our Wealth Leads to Idol Worship B. Pride Affects Our Offering of Worship 1. Pride affects Our Motive ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Guarding Against Faith Fakers

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 27, 2010

The church has the task to root out those who profess faith in Christ, but in reality they are faking their faith in order to destroy the church

As we consider the sea of apostasy around us and the effectiveness of faith fakers activity in today's church, it seems as though the church has little hope in stemming the tide. But according to the book of Jude, not only can we stem the tide, we can take positive action to deal directly with ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

God Who Overcomes Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 17, 2009

In life there will be forces that seek to destroy, deny, or deter human and spirital potential, but the good news is that we serve a God who overcomes.

God Who Overcomes Matthew 2:1-15 Matthew 2:15 “Out of Egypt I have called my son” After the joy of Christmas, after birth of Jesus, after the wise men and Sheppard’s, and after the angels sing, we encounter Herod’s diabolical plot to destroy the baby Jesus. This aspect of the story is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Withered Fig Tree Testifies Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 8, 2018

The cursing of the fig tree is given a spiritual application. By faith this tree was destroyed; all things are possible if you Have faith In God.

-Tuesday- Bethany to Jerusalem (4) Withered Fig Tree Testifies (Is. 6:10) Mark 11:19-26 (focal passage), Matthew 21:20-22, 19 When evening had come, He went out of the city. 20 Now in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. 21 And Peter, remembering, said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:19-26, Matthew 21:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Lions

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 6, 2016

Daniel faces the lions because of his loyalty to the Lord. In his deliverance God demonstrates that God's kingdom shall never be destroyed.

Introduction We have heard the story of Daniel in the Lion Den since we were wee ones in Sunday school. We learned what it meant to be people of integrity and we were told that God would always be our strength and deliverance. Today is the first Sunday in Advent. We officially begin our ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Captivator: Small: Hour Glass Of Time: Comparison

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 8, 2021

I have a clock and a hourglass... what are the differences? Is this the hill on which I want to die? Small differences can destroy unity.

CAPTIVATOR: SMALL? THE HOUR GLASS OF TIME? COMPARISON. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE A CLOCK AND A LARGE HOUR GLASS. Remember: There has been a soap opera or drama that has ran for 56 seasons, since 1965. This drama is set in the town of Salem in the Midwest. LIKE THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:9, 1 John 4:20-21, Numbers 20:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God