Sermons on spiritual forces of darkness: showing 871-885 of 139,368

Pulling Down Strongholds

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 21, 2019

This is our introductory message on pulling down strongholds and we will be talking about a strategy that will make us more effective in that area. People who have bondages and especially when dealing with people who can't/won't endure sound doctrine.

Pulling Down Strongholds This is our introductory message on pulling down strongholds and we will be talking about a strategy that will make us more effective in that area. Especially when dealing with people who can't/won't endure sound doctrine. In general I think about negative ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Jeremiah 1:10, 2 Timothy 4:3, Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In The Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 21, 2020

1) Contrast (Ephesians 5:8) , 2) Characteristics (Ephesians 5:9–10), 3) Command (Ephesians 5:11a) 4) Commission (Ephesians 5:11b–13) and 5) Call (Ephesians 5: 14).

Ephesians 5:8-14 [8] for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light [9] (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), [10]and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. [11] Take no part in the unfruitful works of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Other

The Joy Of Prayer: Spiritual Disciplines = Spiritual Privileges

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 16, 2022

During this extended period of Covid 19 lockdown, we need to draw nearer to God. This sermon is about the spiritual practice of prayer.

Sermon for January 16, 2022 - The Joy of Prayer - Prayer as a Spiritual Discipline Last week Pastor Arleen introduced our current series on spiritual disciplines. If you missed that message, it was an excellent overview of what spiritual disciplines are and why they matter. You can watch that on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Eclipse Of The Cross

Contributed by John Newbaker on Sep 15, 2017

This past week, our nation, experienced something that hasn’t been seen in a century, a full, coast to coast solar eclipse (8/21/17).

The Eclipse of the Cross Mark 15:20-34 This past week, our nation, experienced something that hasn’t been seen in a century, a full, coast to coast solar eclipse (8/21/17). It was an amazing event. When God does something, it catches the attention of the whole world. Millions of people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:20-34

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 7, 2018

Seeing Jesus' power over physical darkness that points to a greater power he has over spiritual darkness.

Turn to John 9:1-7 John=book of signs; 7 to show Jesus was the Messiah, son of God; this is the 6th Jesus has already declared in the previous ch that he is the light & that he has come to penetrate & push back the darkness. Now he chooses a specific event to illustrate his power over darkness in ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Ways To Successfully Deal With Peer Pressure, Part 5 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 17, 2007

Teaching our youth and children, ways in which to successfully deal with peer pressure.

Peer pressure Part 5 Ways to successfully deal with peer pressure 1. Choose friends wisely by surrounding yourselves with friends whose values are similar a. Studies have shown that when friends stand with you, it is much easier to withstand peer pressure Read Eccl. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Mennonite

"Seeing Jesus In The Feast Of Trumpets” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 27, 2017

The Feast of Trumpets points prophetically to two dark days.

We come now to the first of the fall feasts of Israel, and the fifth of the seven feasts, the Feast of Trumpets. The instructions for this feast are fairly straight forward. (READ TEXT) In Numbers 29:1-6, we’re told the sacrifices to be made on this day. A special burnt offering was offered ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Light Following, Darkness Shattering Disciples

Contributed by Roger Nichols on Jan 22, 2011

A sermon for the 3rd sunday of Epiphany, Year A from Matthew 4: 12-25

Matthew 4: 12-25 Darkness shattering, light following, Disciples I was washing dishes Friday night, [Yeah, I do that sort of thing] And everything suddenly Went dark. Our electric power, Along with the electric power of a few neighbors, Went out. You know what the first thing I did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Staying In The Fight: Spiritual Warfare In The 21st Century

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 26, 2019

Do you believe there are forces around us, influencing our lives, which are battling for control of our world? This sermon makes the case that spiritual warfare is very real, and that at the end of the day we all serve one side or the other, whether we want to admit it or not.

INTRODUCTION Do you believe in spiritual warfare? Do you believe there are forces around us, influencing our lives, which are battling for control of our world? It sounds sort of conspiratorial doesn’t it? It sounds like something that drives the plot of a movie, or maybe a sensationalist blog ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Ezekiel 28:13-19, Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon On The Mount - Light Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 14, 2016

What is light? What does light do? How can we be light?

I. Introduction A. Making decisions in the dark can lead to some regrettable consequences. Back in the days before electricity, a tightfisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a lighted lantern when he went to call on his best girl. “Why,” he exclaimed, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom For Critical Times

Contributed by Chibuihe.c. Newman on Jul 21, 2015

The message highlights the invaluable attribute of Christ centered living as the greatest security in this dark and evil times.

The scriptures clearly reveal that the days preceding the second coming of Jesus will be fraught with maladies and anomalies unprecedented in history. With prophetic audacity, the bible declares that life in the end times will not be all fun and fan fair especially for those who believe in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Warfare 1 Series

Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006

The first in a series looking at the daily reality of what we face in spiritual warfare.

What about spiritual warfare? 2 Corinthians 10 & Ephesians 6 Well, I can tell you this may be the most diverse of our discussions yet and at least one of, if not the, most misunderstood, misused, abused, and outright confusing topics we can bring up. It seems that everyone has their own opinions ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:2-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Devil's Agenda Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 4, 2024

As Christians, we are in a spiritual battle against a cunning, crafty, and powerful enemy - the devil.

We must acknowledge that our enemy, the devil, has a specific agenda. He wants to deceive and blind us, leading us away from the truth and into darkness. But as children of light, we must be aware of his tactics and stand firm in the truth. The devil wants to blind us with lies and shroud us in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44, Ephesians 4:25, John 3:19-21, 1 Corinthians 14:33, James 4:1, Ephesians 6:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Angels And Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jul 17, 2021

Call upon the Lord for spiritual strength to continue your battle. Guard your heart and mind and soul, for the Lord and His angels are always watching over you. Spiritual warfare is not an easy battle but know that God and His angels are right by your side.

Angels & Spiritual Warfare “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” - Ephesians 6:12 For the last two weeks, we have been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"getting Ready For Christmas: Walking In The Light"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 11, 2018

A sermon for Advent.

“Getting Ready for Christmas: Walking in the Light” Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 One weekend, author Paul Tripp allowed his teenage son to spend the weekend at a friend’s house. But during the weekend Paul got a call from the friend’s mother informing him that Paul’s son was not at her home. Her son had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: United Methodist