Sermons on Wiles Of The Devil:

Jesus Vs. Legion

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 18, 2016

In the battle of Jesus Vs. Legion, Jesus always wins. So are we begging him to leave or begging him to stay?

JESUS VS. LEGION Luke 8:26-39 Introduction Luke 8 introduces one of the most frightening sights the disciples had ever seen. (Luke 8:26-29). Mark 5:5 “Night and day among the tombs and in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones.” Luke 8:30-31 - A Roman legion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Satan’s Snares Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Aug 20, 2022

Satan uses certain snares to lead us into sin. Let’s look at these devices and find them in the Bible.

********** 1. Lies and Murders Jesus said, “You are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father you will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and did not remain in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks of his own: for he is a liar, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44, John 10:10, Genesis 3:2-5, 2 Corinthians 2:11, Luke 4:9-11, 1 Timothy 3:6-7, 1 John 3:7-12, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, 1 Corinthians 7:5, 2 Corinthians 11:3, Mark 4:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

42. Defeating Evil Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 7, 2018

The basis of all sin is a lack of trust by the created in their Creator

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 42 – DEFEATING EVIL] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25, Hebrews 2:14, Luke 4:13, Matthew 27:39-40, Colossians 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Submitting To The Authority Of God’s Word

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 5, 2024

As you can tell from the scripture reading this morning I will be preaching about submission.

Illus: When I think about submission I think about the three fellows talking about submission in their marriage. Two of them were bragging about how that they rule their house by having their wife under submission. • After a while one of the first two turns to the third and says, "Well, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Think About Satan

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 13, 2024

How much should we be concerned about the demonic realm? What should we do about our fears?

Sermon at Trinity by Pastor Pankow. 6.16.24 How to think about Satan? When you think back to a first date or the first time you met that special someone, you might tend to overthink the situation too much. Worry about what they thought, what you said, when you’re going to meet next . . . It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:6, 2 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Lutheran

Principalities, Daniel's Experience, And The Subtle Deception In Churches

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 19, 2024

This sermon explores the concept of principalities through the lens of Daniel's experience.

Introduction The Bible tells us that the spiritual realm is teeming with powers, principalities, and forces of darkness. This reality is not distant or irrelevant to our lives today but plays a crucial role in shaping events both in the world and within the Church. One striking biblical ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep On The Firing Line

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 27, 2025

There are some who claim they do not believe in a Devil.

Illus: For those who will say such a thing someone said: • “When you meet the devil, you know you are not going his way. • If you never meet him, you must be going in the same direction.” The reason some do not believe in the devil is because they are going the same way he is going, but the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

A Roll Up Your Sleeves Kind Of Love.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 12, 2023

According to therapist, Dan Wile, “Marriage takes sacrifice, hard, work, and the ability to put up with disappointments and cope with frustration.”

A Roll Up Your Sleeves Kind Of Love. 1 Corinthians 13:1-8aNLT A recent e-mail asked readers to reflect on the following questions: Name the five wealthiest people in the world. Name the last five Heinemann trophy winners. Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest. Name ten ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Enemy (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 20, 2014

Peter is going to tell us why we need to sober and watchful, remember he is speaking from experience.

1 Peter 5:8-Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Be Sober-Be restrained, be self-denying….A good verse to remember when we are thinking about this state of mind…Romans 13:14-But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

10 Weapons That Can Disarm The Devil Pt. 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 24, 2006

Discipled warriors battle the enemy that is waging war against God’s kingdom.

"How To Use 10 Weapons That Can Disarm the Devil in Your Life" (Many of ideas in this series are from Chuck Lawless’s book The Discipled Warrior, (Grand Rapids, MI, Kregal Publications) 2002. 1 of 4 Eph. 6:10-18 (NIV) October 2, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Prepare Ourselves For Spiritual Struggles? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 7, 2022

We are to prepare ourselves for battles that we will soon face.

In chapter one, we see God’s charge to Joshua and how Joshua readies the people to enter the Promised Land. In chapter two, we learn how Rahab safeguards the spies. In chapter three, the children of Israel cross the Jordan River. In chapter four, the people assemble a monument to God. In chapter ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Revolt Of Pigs

Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Apr 18, 2013

The devastating effect of alowing the devil to have unhindered access to your life. The wages of sin is death

THE REVOLT OF THE PIGS Matt 8: 28 And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way. 29 And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deception!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 17, 2014

The devil’s strategy of attack is always sly and he would attack you when you are vulnerable and least expect! Caution!

Sly sneaky attack! Joshua 9:4”….on their part acted with cunning and went and made ready provisions and took worn-out sacks for their donkeys, and wineskins, worn-out and torn and mended.” You may be aware of a frontal attack but not so when it is sly, sneaky, surreptitious and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Of The Ten Commandments From James 4:7-10! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches ten commandments in verses 7-10 and we will discuss three of them in this lesson, but don't misunderstand, because they are not the ten commandments from the old law of Moses.

INTRODUCTION #20 1. Open your bibles to James 4:7-10. 2. In these four verses Christians are give ten brief, but very demanding commandments and exhortations for Christians. 3. Don’t confuse these ten commandments with the ten commandments of Moses that are recorded in Exodus 20. No, these ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Temptation Or A Test?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 5, 2017

Devil

A TEMPTATION OR A TEST? (LUKE 4:1-13) When I was a boy in west Texas, we lived on the west fork of the Brazos River. In the summertime there was not enough water in the stream to rust a shingle nail. It was dry. In the wintertime, however, you could have kept a battleship afloat in it. One year we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible