Sermons on The Adversary:

The Devil Is On The Prowl

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 28, 2022

Adrian Rogers told about a man who bragged that he had cut off the tail of a man-eating lion with his pocketknife. Asked why he hadn’t cut off the lion’s head, the man replied: "Someone had already done that." Our text today warns us of a lion that is a danger to us all.

Alba 7-26-09 (Revised 8-28-2022) THE DEVIL IS ON THE PROWL I Peter 5:8-9 Adrian Rogers told about a man who bragged that he had cut off the tail of a man-eating lion with his pocketknife. Asked why he hadn’t cut off the lion’s head, the man replied: "Someone had already done ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, James 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Measure Upon Measure – Guilt And Shame – The Restoration Of God - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 19, 2025

Guilt and shame flowed from Adam’s sinful disobedience, and has passed to all, making men sinful cowards. Gloriously, the Lord identified with our guilt and shame, becoming the guilty One and enduring the shame of the cross. We will see how God has brought us into glory.

MEASURE UPON MEASURE – GUILT AND SHAME – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 2 We commenced a study on The Restoration of God where we have been looking at the consequences of Adam’s sin, and there are 6 consequences of sin we will consider. We continue with GUILT AND SHAME. THE SAVIOUR’S ROAD - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:6-8, Psalm 69:7, Psalm 69:19, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 12:2, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 8:17-18, 1 Peter 1:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Enduring Legacy Of Bethehem's Baby

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Dec 16, 2001

A PORTRAIT OF CHRIST THROUGH THE EYES OF MICAH THE PROPHET. ESPECIALLY SUITED FOR CHRISTMAS.

THE ENDURING LEGACY OF BETHLEHEM’S BABY MICAH 5:1-5a I. THE IMPORTANCE OF CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS A. There are many Christians who do not feel we should celebrate Christmas -they point to it’s pagan origins and how the early church associated it with the birth of Jesus B. It is important that ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Christmas Is About Warfare

Contributed by Clarence Talley on Dec 19, 2000

The Advent of Jesus Christ is the continuing saga between good and evil

CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT WARFARE by Rev. Clarence Talley, Sr Youth Pastor and Professor of Art PVAMU Don’t be alarm but Christmas is also about warfare. Christmas is more than the fulfillment of the promised Messiah. It is also an escalation in the war between the forces of good and evil. No one, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Looked To His Father For Help In His Time Of Need

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. When Jesus felt weak He looked to His Father for strength, power and energy to His challenges.

1. When Jesus felt weak He looked to His Father for strength, power and energy to His challenges. The Lord Jesus recalled the words of David, "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my hearts trusts in him and I am helped." (Psa. 28:7a) Ask the Lord to strengthen, encourage and empower you to do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Bring Reconciliation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit helps create fellowship between those who are estranged from God.

1. The Holy Spirit helps create fellowship between those who are estranged from God. Paul wrote, "God has reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation." (2 Cor. 5:18) Ask the Lord to teach you how to be more effective in delivering the message of reconciliation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Respected People's Freedom To Choose

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

God created everyone with a free will to choose between good and evil.

God created everyone with a free will to choose between good and evil. No where in the gospels is there any example of Jesus trying to force a person to go against their individual will. Jesus knew that a person convinced against his will is of the same opinion still. All Christians have the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bon Appetit

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: I want to center our thoughts today on the figure of speech, the Holy Spirit prompted the Apostle Peter to use in referring to Satan.

Introduction: I want to center our thoughts today on the figure of speech, the Holy Spirit prompted the Apostle Peter to use in referring to Satan. Our adversary, as a roaring lion, is walking about seeking whom he may devour. He is looking for his next meal. He is hungry! Satan is devouring people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

The Eagle Believer

Contributed by Adedotun Ojelabi on Oct 23, 2001

Discussed ten qualities of an Eagle Believer.

THE EAGLE BELIEVER Christians are made to be the best in any area of their lives. It is because of this that we are created in the image and likeness of God. However, this is not always the case as you have a lot Christians still struggling in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Job 39:27-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Satan Demons And The Spiritual Realm

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 17, 2005

Basic Biblical teaching on the reality and existence of Satan

-----------------------------------PowerPoint Available Satan Demons and the Spiritual Realm - We have an enemy - We would never believe before 9/11 a plane would be used as a bomb - America does not believe we have an enemy The Harris Poll - 48% believe Invasion of Iraq strengthen war on ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

An Open Heaven Thru Prayer Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2005

This is part one of a three part series on praying in the spirit and tongues. A church that experiences miracles signs and wonders is a praying church. It?s a spiritual church that is sensitive to spiritual things. You want to see miracles in your life

"They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles? teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. 44 And all those who had believed were together and had all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoice

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 9, 2005

We should always be able to rejoice when we are in the Lord

Rejoice in the Lord Always I believe too many Christians have given up the idea that joy is for THIS LIFETIME. In a rather fatalistic approach to life, some have decided that we will only know real joy in heaven -- we’ll just have to wait. There is a Greek word that expresses that philosophy, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

This Is Just A Test

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 10, 2005

Pressure (tests are part of life) how we handle our tests determine whether we are promoted to the next level or not.

Joseph is a fruitful bough, even a fruitful bough by a well; whose branches run over the wall: 23 The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him: 24 But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:22-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Clued In...tuned In...turned On

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 21, 2004

Christians need to experience these three things in their lives in order to be used by God in what may well be the last days prior to His return.

CLUED IN...TUNED IN...TURNED ON “For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place. Your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything. For they themselves declare concerning us what manner of entry we had to you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Supper

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Mar 8, 2004

To examine the meaning of the Passover and Lord’s Supper, especially in regarding the bread

SBC Phiippi, 3/7/04 am lThe Last Supper Luke 22:7-22 Primary Purpose: To examine the meaning of the Passover and Lord’s Supper This last Passover meal is so critical for us to understand who Jesus is and what He did for us on the cross. The Passover was first observed in Egypt, on the night ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-22

Denomination: Baptist