Sermons on Spirit Of Deception:

Gibeon's Deception (Joshua 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 10, 2025

Are there rash decisions we make without prayer? Let's look at Joshua 9.

What happened to Israel when they neglected to ask God about an important decision? Should we ask God for discernment in a world of deception? Let’s look at Joshua 9. Did the kings of the land join forces to fight against Israel? Now when all the kings west of the Jordan heard about these ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Heals An Evil Spirit In The Church

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Oct 5, 2014

It is naïve to think that an evil spirit can’t come into a church. Or invade your home, or think that you are immune to the devils attacks. This is the first example of Jesus' power to heal the spiritual afflictions that possessed the human soul.

Jesus Heals an Evil Spirit in the Church “In the synagogue there was a man possessed by a demon, an impure spirit.” Luke 4:31-37 Intro: The city of Capernaum was on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee. It was a fishing village and along the major route about 200 miles from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Battle Of The Flesh Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 15, 2009

One of the most underrated struggles we have as Christians is that between the Spirit of God in us and the flesh trying to pull us back into ways that are not like God. If you experience that dissonance between what you want to be like and what you are li

We are conceived in bondage to a liar who wants only to steal kill and destroy us. He wants us to stay as far away from God as possible. We do what is not like God by default, it is our programming to do so. You would think that laws telling us how to behave would lessen the chances that we would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Seducing Spirits Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 17, 2025

According to biblical teachings, these spirits can manifest in human beings through various means, influencing their thoughts, emotions, and actions.

Seducing spirits are evil entities that aim to deceive and manipulate individuals, leading them away from God's truth and towards sin and destruction. According to biblical teachings, these spirits can manifest in human beings through various means, influencing their thoughts, emotions, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1, Ephesians 6:12

The Senses Can Disconnect You Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jul 27, 2009

If You Walk According to your five senses you can easilly fall into self and outside of God’s will.

The Senses Can Disconnect Us Introduction In this third chapter of Genesis we find that God created man in his own image. That’s totally correct, we are made in God’s Image; nonetheless; though we are made in the image of God we yet have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Violence. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024

The Violence Spirit, mentioned in Matthew 11:12 and Luke 16:16, is a malevolent entity that seeks to bring harm and destruction to our lives and relationships.

The Violence Spirit, mentioned in Matthew 11:12 and Luke 16:16, is a malevolent entity that seeks to bring harm and destruction to our lives and relationships. It is a manifestation of Satan's power and is characterized by its ability to incite anger, hatred, and violence. In this sermon, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12, Luke 16:16, 1 John 4:18, 1 Peter 5:6-7

The Spirit Of Leviathan. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024

The Leviathan Spirit, mentioned in Psalm 104:25-26 and Isaiah 27:1, is a malevolent entity that seeks to destroy our lives and our relationships with God and others.

The Leviathan Spirit, mentioned in Psalm 104:25-26 and Isaiah 27:1, is a malevolent entity that seeks to destroy our lives and our relationships with God and others. It is a manifestation of Satan's power and is characterized by its ability to twist and pervert God's truth. In this, we will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 27:1, Genesis 2:17

The Great Power Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 3, 2002

This sermon is based on a man in Acts 8 who the people of the city referred to as "The Great Power." This sermon demostrates how the real "Great Power" is the Spirit of God!

The Great Power Acts 8:9-25 May 5, 2002 Intro: A. Today, we come to a couple of stories about a man whom the people in the city called "The Great Power." B. As we come to the teaching of the Word, I want to ask us to bow very meditatively and sing the first two verses #278 "Open My Eyes, that I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Glory

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 8, 2011

What happens when we try to do things under our own power rather than God's power? God gets no glory.

No Glory October 10, 2010 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: What happens when we try to do things under our own power rather than God's power? God gets no glory. Focus Passage: I Samuel 4:12-22 (Pew Bible page 315) Supplemental Passage: But I say, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Triumph Of Truth

Contributed by Rufus Elijah Yamoah on Jul 16, 2015

The message speaks about the work of Jesus on the cross and the prevailing power of God over falsehood and deception of Satan.

Memory Verse, Acts chapter nineteen verses twenty, “So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed. The Bible says, Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. You must understand that Truth is not some kind of character trait or ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Warring In The Spirit

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 24, 2010

Exposition regarding spiritual warfare from Ephesians 6 about putting on the armor of God and entering the battle

Text: Ephesians 6:10-20, Title: Warring in the Spirit, Date/Place: 5/23/10, AM A. Opening illustration: “The unprepared believer becomes a defeated believer who seeks to serve the Lord in his own wisdom and power.” –JM, Baseball kids coming to the game without their hat vs. w/o a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Living A Front PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of living with integrity and honesty, as God sees through our deception and dishonesty, and there can be severe consequences for such actions.

Good morning, Church Family! Today, we will be diving into a powerful and challenging passage from Acts 5:1-11. As we embark on this journey together, let us remember the words of A.W. Tozer, who once said, "We cannot pray in love and live in hate and still think that we are worshiping God." Here ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Topics: Holy Spirit, Acts 5:1-11

Led By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 31, 2025

Being led by the Holy Spirit is foundational for every believer who desires to live a life that is aligned with God's will. It means allowing the Holy Spirit to guide, direct, and influence our decisions, actions, and thoughts.

Title: LED BY THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God." Supporting Texts: John 16:13, Galatians 5:16-18, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 30:21, Acts 16:6-7 INTRODUCTION: Being led by the Holy Spirit is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14, John 16:13, Galatians 5:16-18, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 30:21, Acts 16:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spirit Of God And The Spirit Of Man

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002

We have to know the difference between the Spirit of God and when it is the emotional side of man.

THE SPIRIT OF GOD AND THE SPIRIT OF MAN JOB 33:4 INTRO: We need to understand the fact of how the Spirit of God works and when the spirit of man starts to functions together with Him. Not knowing that man has a spirit different from the Spirit of God and can function by itself may confuse us in ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spirit Within, The Spirit Without

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 10, 2005

A sermon for The Day of Pentecost

The Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 John 20:19-23 "The Spirit Within, the Spirit Without"   "When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran