Sermons on Satanic Deception:

Overcoming Hell's Gates SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Christ builds His church and Satan cannot prevail because he does not have the right. The church has the authority to defeat Satan.

Jesus said, "On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it" (Matthew 16:18, NIV). In biblical times, city gates were fortified to protect against enemy armies. The gates were the only entrance to the city, and anyone who wanted to enter had to seek permission from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Topics: Halloween, Spiritual Warfare

The Lord's Guidance On Goals Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 26, 2019

God wants us to know: 1. Satan's goals for our lives (vs. 10a). 2. The Savior's goals for our lives (vs. 10b-11). 3. The supreme goals for our lives (vs. 10).

The Lord's Guidance on Goals The Gospel of John John 10:10-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 8, 2017 (Revised October 26, 2019) MESSAGE: *Tonight, we will take a closer vs. 10-11 because here God gives us some very important lessons about goals. Goals are important in ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning Demonic Influence Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 24, 2025

Here are few examples to help you identify potential demonic influence.

Discerning whether you're interacting with a human or a demonic entity can be challenging. Here are few examples to help you identify potential demonic influence. Unusual or unsettling physical sensations: Feeling an intense, unexplained chill, heat, or presence. Inconsistent or contradictory ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-8, Ephesians 6:10-18

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 26 – Proclaim God’s Message - Move Away From Deception And Amend Your Ways Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 21, 2024

This message examines the importance of God’s word; then the challenge given to Jeremiah to preach faithfully at the door to the temple. The burning message from God was that the people needed to repent and amend their ways. Sin is contained in “deceptive words”.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 26 – PROCLAIM GOD’S MESSAGE - MOVE AWAY FROM DECEPTION AND AMEND YOUR WAYS PART 26 - Jeremiah 7:1-4 CHAPTER 7 {{Jeremiah 7:1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, Jeremiah 7:2 “Stand in the gate of the LORD’s house and proclaim there this word, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-2, 1 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Peter 2:2, Psalm 100:4, Psalm 118:19-20, Psalm 24:7-10, Jeremiah 7:3-7, Hosea 4:17, Hosea 5:14, Colossians 3:25, Micah 3:11, 2 Kings 23:4, 2 Kings 23:7, Isaiah 57:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Harmony With Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Happiness is a by product of a life in harmony with God. If you seek it as an end in itself, you inevitably fall into the deception of the world that says self-indulgence is the proper path.

Russell Delany, professor of philosophy and evangelism at the Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, has said that our great need today is: Not for better legislation, but for better legislators. Not for better business, but for better business men. Not for better banking, but for better ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Holy Spirit And Miraculous Counterfeits Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 7, 2012

A sermon on explanations for modern day miracles (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book called, "Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study, chapter 10; Dr. Jack Cottrell's book called, "Power From On High", chapter 11; John F. MacArthur's book called "Charism

HoHum: A. Alvin Slaughter- I’m convinced more now than ever That we don’t serve a god of the mundane But God of the supernatural You see, when we worship him in faith He will always meet us at the point of our needs Dry, fleshly worship is not enough Get ready, get ready to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blocking The Road Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 18, 2015

Satan seeks a road into our minds to decieve us and destroy us. This sermon deals with blocking that road.

It was an uneventful day. It had been 50 days since Passover. The streets of Jerusalem were busy with people rushing around preparing for yet another festival, all except for a few who were gathered in an upper room at the Temple. They were called people of The Way because they had followed a man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Foursquare

Iron Man Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon on the armor of God based on the movie Iron Man.

INTRO ƒ{ This summer was filled with movies of many of our favorite super heroes -- reinvented. ƒ{ Maybe they were such hits because in Today's uncertain world ƒ{ There is a certain make believe certainty and hop in these Super Heroes Super = Superior Maybe we are looking for something or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chasing Illusions

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 11, 2021

The text today suggests how our pilgrimage can be navigated incorrectly due to deception which is why we must be vigilant in our daily journey as Christians.

CHASING ILLUSIONS Text: II Corinthians 4:3 - 6 2 Corinthians 4:3-6  And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.  (4)  In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Prophecy Of Apostasy Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

APOSTASY RESULTS FROM THE POWERFUL DEMONIC DECEPTION PROMOTED BY FALSE TEACHERS WHO ARE: - OBLIVIOUS TO MORAL DISTINCTIONS AND - LEGALISTIC IN COMMANDING FALSE ASCETIC PRACTICES

BIG IDEA: APOSTASY RESULTS FROM THE POWERFUL DEMONIC DECEPTION PROMOTED BY FALSE TEACHERS WHO ARE: - OBLIVIOUS TO MORAL DISTINCTIONS AND - LEGALISTIC IN COMMANDING FALSE ASCETIC PRACTICES I. APOSTASY IS ALL AROUND US AND INCREASING A. Inevitability of Apostasy -- Don’t be Surprised by it! "but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

1st Peter Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 6, 2022

There IS a Villain in the story....

February 05, 2022 The 1st recorded letter Peter wrote {written before 64 AD} was to believers in the Northern Provinces of Asia in what is now Turkey {Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia}. There are many “Favorite” things to choose from in this letter: • A promised inheritance that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Ezekiel 28:14-16, Zechariah 3:1, John 8:42-44, 2 Corinthians 11:12-15, Ephesians 6:11-12, Revelation 12:3, Revelation 12:9, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Ephesians 6:13-18, Hebrews 4:15-16, James 4:7, Revelation 20:2-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Victory In Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 19, 2020

As Peter concluded this very practical letter that addressed the difficulties the church faced while seeking to encourage them to remain committed, he drew their focus back to the one who could provide all they needed regardless of the situation - the Lord Jesus Christ.

Victory in Jesus 1 Peter 5: 6-11 We have considered much in our time moving through Peter’s first epistle. Being aware of their struggles, Peter addressed their need while challenging them to remain steadfast in spite of the opposition they faced. He knew the world was watching their lives, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Resisting Temptation

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Mar 14, 2005

How we may fight the temptations of satan.

RESISTING TEMPTATION MATT.4:1-11 Right after John the Baptist Baptised Jesus In the River of Jordan, He spent 40 days in the Wilderness near Jericho where he was tempted By Satan – much like We are tempted Today!! MARK 1:12 & 13 SAYS: And immediately the spirit driveth Him into The wilderness. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Testing God

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 19, 2004

examines the second of Jesus’ responses to the temptaions of Satan

Testing God Matt. 4:7 INTRO.: this week and next I want to continue my treatment of the three responses of Jesus to the temptations of Satan. There are a few things interesting to know about the temptations of Jesus. First, they were instigated by the Spirit of God. V. 1 That being the case, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:7, Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Exposing The Hurting Spirit

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Nov 30, 2004

Satan attacks the church throught relational conflict.

Exposing the Hurting Spirit 2 Corinthians 2:5-11; Romans 16:17-18 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 - I am not overstating it when I say that the man who caused all the trouble hurt your entire church more than he hurt me. 6 He was punished enough when most of you were united in your judgment against him. 7 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational