Witchcraft on SermonAudio

There's so much warnings in the scriptures about being aware of false signs, visions, and dreams. That's why it takes having a intimate relationship with Jesus, having His Spirit, studying His word to be able to make the right choices and decisions. These practices like divination, witchcraft, rebellion all fall under and abominations to God. In these times we have to fear God, which draws us closer to Him and a deeper relationship.

The sermon centers on the profound significance of the number three as a recurring symbol in Scripture, nature, and human culture, tracing its spiritual implications from Genesis to the end times. It explores how the triune nature of God—evident in Adam, Eve, and their offspring—foreshadows divine design, while cautioning against the misuse of the number three in pagan and occult systems, such as the triquetra, which has roots in ancient mysticism and witchcraft. The preacher warns that the same threefold pattern—lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, pride of life—underlies both the fall of humanity and modern spiritual deception, including false religious practices and technological manipulation like genetic engineering. Through references to DNA, the Trinity, and apocalyptic prophecy, the sermon calls believers to remain vigilant, rejecting syncretism and clinging to the unaltered Word of God, which alone reveals truth and protects against spiritual deception.

There is a cult, Wicca, which calls their members Witches. There is a practice of witchcraft, the philosophy of which pervades all false systems of believe, Roman Catholicism, Name it and Claim it gospel, Metaphysics, New Age, Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, Buddhism, Scientology, Hypnotists, Psychologists, Baha'i, Islam, Hebrew Roots, Acupuncture, New Apostolic Reformation, Word-Faith, Seventh-Day Adventist, etc.. All these cults we've covered hold the practices and/or rebellious spirit of witchcraft. All are damned to Hell. Let it be known that the witch has no part in Heaven. If you are a witch, know that now is the day of mercy, if you repent, the blood of the LORD Jesus Christ will save you. Turn now from your wicked ways, for the day of wrath is coming.

Many today claim there is such a thing as "white magic" or benevolent witchcraft. They argue that certain spiritual practices are harmless, helpful, or even compatible with Christianity. But Scripture never makes a distinction between "good" and "bad" forms of witchcraft. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Doreen Virtue answers the question: Why is so-called white magic or benevolent witchcraft just as spiritually dangerous as overt forms of witchcraft? Drawing from her testimony as a former New Age teacher and grounding her answer in Scripture, Doreen explains why all forms of witchcraft are condemned by God, why occult practices cannot be redeemed or rebranded, and why Christians must exercise biblical discernment in a culture that increasingly normalizes spiritual deception. This episode addresses: • Why the Bible never presents a "good" form of witchcraft • How Deuteronomy 18 condemns occult practices • Why 1 Corinthians 8–10 does not justify redeeming pagan practices • The danger of the idea of "Christian witches" • Why Jesus never used spells, rituals, or spiritual techniques • How pop culture normalizes the idea of "good witches" • A call to trust Christ instead of attempting to control outcomes through spiritual methods There is no harmless magic. There is no redeemable witchcraft. There is only Christ, who is sufficient. For more episodes of Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

What does Scripture clearly teach about magic, sorcery, divination, and occult practices? In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Doreen Virtue answers a listener's question by examining key biblical passages including Deuteronomy 18, Acts 16, Acts 19, and Revelation 21–22. Scripture consistently warns against practices such as divination, necromancy, sorcery, charms, and seeking hidden spiritual power outside of God. This episode explains: • Why God forbids occult practices • How modern New Age spirituality reflects ancient paganism • What the New Testament teaches about spiritual deception • Why repentance involves turning away from occult practices • How true freedom and peace are found only in Jesus Christ The Bible does not point us toward secret wisdom, mystical power, or hidden knowledge. It points us to Christ and the sufficiency of God's Word. For more episodes and biblical resources from Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Wicca and witchcraft are increasingly normalized in modern culture, often presented as harmless, empowering, or therapeutic. But Scripture warns that these practices are not neutral. They are spiritually dangerous and rooted in deception. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Doreen Virtue explains how witchcraft and Wicca are being rebranded through media, marketing, and modern spirituality, and why many are being drawn into these practices. Drawing from her past involvement in the occult before coming to Christ, she explains: • Why witchcraft is often presented as appealing and harmless • The rise of "Christian witches" and spiritual syncretism • How occult practices promise power but lead to bondage • Why spiritual experiences and "working spells" can be deceptive • The biblical warning that Satan masquerades as an angel of light (2 Corinthians 11:14) • Why the gospel of Jesus Christ is the only true source of freedom Christians are called not to fear, but to stand firm in truth, exercise discernment, and proclaim the gospel with clarity and compassion. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/