Why are so many women drawn into New Age spirituality and modern forms of witchcraft? In this episode of New Age to Christ, Doreen Virtue explains how trauma, fear, and a desire for peace, safety, power, and emotional healing often lead women toward New Age practices such as tarot, Reiki, psychics, and energy healing. Though these practices may feel comforting, Scripture warns that they offer a counterfeit peace and function as spiritual warfare disguised as light. The devil offers false comfort, but Jesus offers true rest. Jesus said, "Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). True peace is found only through repentance and faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ, not through mystical practices or self-focused spirituality. For further biblical clarity on this topic, Doreen Virtue's book Eve's Pagan Daughters is available to read for free on Kindle Unlimited. For more from Doreen please visit her page at Servants of Grace: https://servantsofgrace.org/doreen-virtue/

The sermon delivers a stern, prophetic warning against the pervasive and often hidden nature of idolatry in modern religious life, emphasizing that idolatry is not merely the worship of physical statues but any substitute—whether music, images, traditions, or personal experiences—that displaces the true, living God. Drawing from Scripture, including the Ten Commandments, Paul's writings, and Old Testament prohibitions, it argues that God's jealousy demands exclusive worship and condemns all forms of external, ritualistic, or image-based worship, especially the use of visual depictions of Christ, which are seen as abominations that distort spiritual reality. The preacher exposes how modern practices—such as faith healing rituals, reliance on charms, celebration of pagan-influenced holidays like Christmas, and superstitious behaviors—reflect a deeper spiritual apostasy rooted in the human desire for tangible, sensory experiences that replace genuine communion with God. He further links idolatry to heresy, witchcraft, and the corruption of worship, asserting that the absence of the Holy Spirit's conviction has led to a religion of performance, tradition, and deception, where false gods are worshipped under the guise of piety. Ultimately, the message calls for a return to worship in spirit and truth, rejecting all forms of spiritual compromise and calling believers to repent of the idols in their hearts and lives.

Cuando uno ha practicado la hechicería por mucho tiempo, es bien difícil crecer en la fe verdadera.

The sermon delivers a passionate, prophetic indictment of widespread spiritual rebellion in the modern church, rooted in the rejection of Scripture's authority and the consequent loss of Holy Spirit conviction, repentance, and genuine compassion for souls. It argues that the church's shift from biblical preaching to human-centered programs, the erosion of pastoral authority, and the substitution of emotional decisions for true regeneration are all manifestations of deeper resistance to God's Word. Drawing from Scripture, including Samuel's confrontation with Saul and the warnings against rebellion in 1 Samuel and Ezekiel, the message asserts that rebellion is not merely disobedience but a spiritual condition akin to witchcraft, reflecting contempt for divine authority. The preacher emphasizes that Christ is revealed only through the Spirit working in and through the Bible, and that salvation requires repentance, not mere religious ritual or personal opinion. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a return to biblical fidelity, humility, and a heartbroken dependence on God's Word as the only means of true spiritual awakening.

Philip, another of the elders chosen by the people to serve the people, goes to Samaria to preach the Word. There he encounters a man given to sorcery. The man, who was named Simon, wants to receive the power he sees in Philip, so he "believes" and is baptized. Quickly, Simon realizes that to have the power he craves​, he needs​ to have the same Spirit he sees in Philip.​ But rather than asking God to come into his life and transform him, he thinks he can shortcut the process and buy the Holy Spirit​. The Apostle Peter​,​ who has also joined Philip in Samaria​, rebuk​es Simon and tells him he needs to change his thinking, renounce his bitterness, which Peter calls a poison) and pray to be forgiven. This story led to a discussion from James 2 who teaches about the dichotomy of saying you have faith when nothing in your life is congruent with what you say you believe.

Samuel will now be directed to the MAN that God has chosen to anoint King of Israel to replace the rebellious King Saul. Also Reference: 1 Samuel 15:29, 1 Samuel 15:35, Romans 3:23, Romans 3:12, 1 Samuel 17:42, Song of Solomon 5:10, 2 Samuel 5:4, 1 Samuel 15:23, Ezekiel 28:13 https://bbfohoi.com

THE MULE THAT WOULDN'T MOVE (and the Prophet Who Did)1 Samuel 15:23 KJV Eli tries to haul lumber with Silas the mule, whose stubbornness mirrors his own. The whittling grandpas tell the story of Jonah, and the kids imagine Jonah helping Eli learn humility. Eli calms down, apologizes to Silas, and the mule finally moves. Lesson: obedience and humility work better than force.When 14-year-old Eli, the most stubborn kid in town, gets stuck trying to haul lumber with Silas the mule (even more stubborn), the Mule Barn grandpas settle in with their pocketknives and say:"Boy, that mule reminds me of you more'n anything."While they whittle, the kids imagine a visit from Jonah, who tries to talk sense into Eli but ends up arguing with the mule instead. Jonah tells the truth about what really went through his mind in the belly of the great fish, teaching Eli that stubbornness can keep you from God's direction. The climax: Eli must choose whether to stay stuck—or swallow his pride.The 1 Samuel scripture names the sin—stubbornness—and connects it to a spiritual issue (idolatry), teaching Eli that his willfulness is blocking God's direction for his life.

In this in-depth Bible study through Deuteronomy chapter 18, we examine Moses' instruction to Israel on the Plains of Moab as they stand on the brink of entering the Promised Land. This chapter addresses two major themes: God's provision for the Levites and priests, and God's strict prohibition against pagan spiritual practices, contrasted with His promise to raise up a Prophet like Moses. We begin by setting the historical context—Israel's wilderness journey, their position east of the Jordan River, and the structure of the Levitical cities. From there, the study walks verse-by-verse through Deuteronomy 18, explaining: • Why the tribe of Levi received no land inheritance • How God provided for priests and Levites through offerings • The purpose of scattering Levites among the tribes • God's condemnation of divination, witchcraft, necromancy, and false spiritual guidance • Why these practices were an "abomination" to the Lord • The contrast between pagan attempts at spiritual knowledge and God's ordained revelation The study then focuses closely on Deuteronomy 18:15–19, where Moses foretells that God will raise up a Prophet like unto himself. Using Scripture to interpret Scripture, this lesson traces that prophecy through: John 1 John 7 Acts 3 showing clearly how the New Testament identifies Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of this promise—the perfect Mediator between God and man, whom all are commanded to hear. This is a doctrinal, historical, and Christ-centered Bible study designed to help believers understand: God's holiness in worship The danger of unauthorized spiritual practices The authority of Christ as God's final and sufficient revelation

Samuel dutifully relays the word of God to Saul who then proceeds to, once again, disobey God's clear instructions. Includes one of the most famous and well-known Bible verses in the Bible. Also Reference: Proverbs 16:25, Acts 26:20, Revelation 5:10 https://bbfohio.com