Devil on SermonAudio

The sermon centers on the account of Paul and Silas in Acts 16, highlighting the Philippian jailer's near-suicide as a pivotal moment of divine intervention. It argues that suicide is a deceptive strategy of the devil designed to prevent salvation and hinder the believer's service to God, contrasting this with the jailer's immediate transformation and baptism. The message warns against the subtlety of Satan's attacks, which often present despair as the only exit, while affirming that God provides ways out for those who trust in Him. By referencing biblical examples of suicide and the testimony of William Cowper, the text emphasizes the importance of persevering through trials to finish the Christian race. The tone is urgent and pastoral, calling for immediate repentance and reliance on Christ to avoid the eternal consequences of yielding to despair.

Pastor Brian continues his challenge and encouragement as we fight the Spiritual battle we are all in.

Theme: Do not be deceived: the children of God cannot look like the devil, because they are righteous. 1. God's Family Trait (2:29-3:3) 2. Satan's Family Trait (3:4-6) 3. The Family Test (3:7-10)

This sermon explores the heavenly dialogue between God and Satan in Job chapters one and two, highlighting God's absolute sovereignty over suffering. The preacher argues that while Satan seeks to destroy believers, he operates only within the boundaries permitted by God for the purpose of sanctification. Key themes include God's protective hedge, His provision, and His intimate knowledge of His people, contrasting with Satan's limited power and inability to comprehend divine redemption. Job serves as an example of relentless faith, maintaining integrity despite devastating loss and physical affliction. The message encourages believers to trust in God's good purposes even when facing unexplained trials, affirming that all events work according to His will.

We have been talking about Arrows this week in our Revival meeting, and Last night it was the arrows of God in Judgment. Tonight we will see the firey darts of the Devil, and other spiritual powers.

When Christ is LORD of all, then we will limit our liberties in LOVE. The Local church is God's "Department of WAR" against the devious stratagems of Satan. The Devil HATES the church and will do all he can to defile, infiltrate, & destroy the local church and to keep you from faithful involvement in it. Legalism has been one of his most effective schemes.

we should always resist the Devil, and he will flee from us.

Revelation 20 1 And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. 2 And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years, 3 And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season.

How can someone discern the presence of satanic oppression and activity? Does he give signs? Is the child of God helpless against such attacks? Help is on it way with this podcast episode