Spirits on SermonAudio

The sermon explores the spiritual battle against personal strongholds by examining Paul's instructions in 2 Corinthians regarding apostolic authority and divine weapons. It distinguishes between justification, which is entirely God's work, and sanctification, a synergistic process requiring believers to rely on the Holy Spirit and Scripture. Brother Gleiser illustrates how uncontrolled fleshly efforts fail, using personal anecdotes about boxing and baseball to demonstrate the necessity of surrendering to God's power for true spiritual victory. Key strategies for overcoming sin include being spirit-controlled, saturating oneself in the Word of God, and actively bringing every thought into captivity to Christ's obedience. The message concludes with an urgent call to recognize human insufficiency and depend wholly on divine strength to dismantle sinful habits and live in ongoing spiritual triumph.

The Power and Presence of the Holy Spirit. We are joined by Mark Crocco (The Rephidim Project). Topics discussed include: Who is the Holy Spirit? How Does the Holy Spirit Affect Us? Grieving, Quenching, and Convicting. The Spirit's Work in Illuminating the Word and Christ.

Acts 9:10-19: "Now there was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, "Ananias." And he said, "Here I am, Lord." And the Lord said to him, "Rise and go to the street called Straight, and at the house of Judas look for a man of Tarsus named Saul, for behold, he is praying, and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him so that he might regain his sight." But Ananias answered, "Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he has done to your saints at Jerusalem. And here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on your name." But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel. For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name." So Ananias departed and entered the house. And laying his hands on him he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared to you on the road by which you came has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit." And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he regained his sight. Then he rose and was baptized; and taking food, he was strengthened. For some days he was with the disciples at Damascus."

The sermon emphasizes that spiritual victory requires essential preparation through covenant obedience and reliance on God rather than human strength. It draws a parallel between Israel's physical circumcision in Joshua 5 and the New Testament believer's spiritual circumcision, which occurs at the new birth. This internal transformation removes the love of sin and implants a desire for holiness, empowering believers to walk in the Spirit. The message encourages Christians to reject confidence in the flesh and instead rest in the finished work of Christ and the indwelling Holy Spirit. Ultimately, true victory over spiritual enemies is found only through steadfast faith and living out the new life given by God.

Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 07/28/2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: [email protected], Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Matt Discusses Online About Mary with an RCC Adherent Gifts of The Spirit?/ Baptism, is it Tied to Salvation?/ Is Literal Incense Added to Prayers?/ Interpretation and Witnessing to RCC Adherents/Is Tradition Infallible?/ July 28, 2026

The sermon explores the tragic departure of God's glory from the earthly temple due to the severe idolatry and abominations committed by the people of Israel. It traces the historical significance of the tabernacle and Solomon's temple as places where Yahweh dwelt in concentrated presence among His covenant people. The preacher contrasts this holy dwelling with the spiritual corruption that forced God to vacate Jerusalem, highlighting the seriousness of mixing pagan practices with true worship. Ultimately, the message points to Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of the earthly temple and emphasizes the need for believers to approach God with reverence and holiness through the indwelling Holy Spirit.

The sermon explores Zechariah chapter 6 as it relates to Revelation 6 & 7, contrasting the earth's rest in chapter one with God's spirit finding rest in the north through the chariots of God. This vision illustrates God's sovereign plan to extend His kingdom to the ends of the earth and points directly to Jesus Christ as the Messiah upon whom the Spirit rests. The preacher encourages believers facing cultural turbulence to maintain a corrected perspective by looking beyond visible struggles to eternal promises. Faith is presented as the essential response, allowing Christians to trust in God's ultimate victory despite present discouragement. The message concludes that all work for the kingdom is meaningful because it participates in God's unchanging purposes.

The devotional emphasizes the immense value God places on individual lost souls, using the biblical account of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch as a primary example. It illustrates that believers must remain obedient to divine direction, even when it requires interrupting successful ministries or personal schedules to reach those in need. The preacher shares a personal testimony of encountering a struggling young man to demonstrate practical application of this principle. The message encourages Christians to stay sensitive to the Holy Spirit's prompting and to share the simple truth of Jesus Christ with hurting individuals in their daily lives. Ultimately, it calls for a lifestyle of prayerful awareness and readiness to be used by God to bring others to salvation.

00:32 - Sam Shamoun never escaped false religion 12:54 - Sam's convenient view of hell 24:16 - Apologists associated with Christian Answers (CAnswersTV) 30:56 - Debate clips of Rob Zins vs. Monsignor Ed Jordan & Dr Robert Fastiggi vs Larry Wessels 34:58 - Larry Wessels in studio with Dr Steve Morrison & Ex Romanist Stuart Quint 39:16 - / @canswerstv , list of many of our early church history videos 46:16 - Refuting Sam's thumbnail images of his videos 47:09 - VaticanCatholic.com/ Most Holy Family Monastery rejects Sam for his universalism & acceptance of antipopes 59:28 - Pope Leo XIV (before he was pope) participates in Pachamama Mother Earth pagan ritual in 1995 1:03:02 - All religions will be saved, even sincere atheists 1:33:53 - The Virgin Mary, Douay- Rheims, Seven Roman Steps to Godhood 1:45:56 - Apparitions of Mary, including Fatima giving secret messages to popes 1:57:56 - Sam's video of his "miracle" testimony how he became Catholic but Larry responds with his own "miracle" 1981 testimony of how he became a Bible Christian with no need of Romanism at all just the Holy Spirit (John 6:63,65) 2:13:07 - Sam says the Early Church was not Protestant but Wes Huff puts forth sound historical arguments concerning the early church 2:20:10 -Roman Priests Make Bread Into God & Take Confessions but 98% of Catholics Don't Go To Confession Anyway, Eastern Orthodox curses Protestants & use Demon Toll houses for salvation, Rosary Beads - Ignoring Isaiah 42:8, 48:11 2:28:02 - Original Bible Answer Man Walter Martin of the Christian Research Institute said Romanism is a corrupt church, a backslidden church, an apostate church," on page 39 of Walter Martin's book.