Playlist: Demonic principalities (topic)
Against the Wind
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaOur calling resembles walking headlong into dangerous, deadly storm currents. Satan and his demons are fighting against God and those who belong to Him.
The Conquering Offensive!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsFor nearly six thousand years, Satan has invisibly swayed the nations, guiding human governments, influencing civilizations, possessing powerful leaders, and inspiring world wars. His impact has caused immense misery, hate, suffering, and violent deaths, plaguing mankind since the disobedience of Adam and Eve. As our accuser and …
Against All Odds
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe are a tiny force standing against countless wicked spirits arrayed against us, much like a small band facing a vast army. Whether we fight against satan, ourselves, or this corrupt society, victory is possible if we stand firm, fight with all our strength, and refuse to betray our cause. Our spiritual enemies, including …
Don't Let Your House Stand Empty
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)Demonic infestations represent a profound and dangerous threat, often involving multiple entities that can infiltrate and influence a person's mind and life. In Mark 5, an individual is described as being under the control of numerous demons, so many that he was nicknamed Legion, a term suggesting a vast number akin to a Roman …
Confronting the Field of Battle
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsFor nearly 6,000 years, satan has invisibly swayed nations, guided human governments, influenced civilizations, possessed powerful leaders, and inspired world wars, causing hate, misery, and violent death. As our accuser, adversary, and attacker, he remains a major hindrance to our seeking God and our devotion to the Almighty …
Enduring as a Good Soldier
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We are engaged in a spiritual war against demonic principalities, enemies far greater in number, intelligence, subtlety, cunning, and power than any physical foe. These invisible forces have been entrenched in this world for countless millennia, believing it to be their domain, their first estate. They are determined to defend …
Is the United States a Christian Nation? (Part Five)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)We are engaged in a very real spiritual war against invisible foes that inhabit and dominate the world, as described in the Bible. These spiritual enemies are demon spirits who use the people of the world to accomplish their aim of destroying God's purpose. Though we cannot see, hear, smell, or taste these enemies, we must …
Satan (Part 1)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughSatan, as the leader of a vast army of demons, exerts a profound unseen influence over humanity's troubles, not by forcing actions but by exploiting ignorance and carelessness. This influence intensifies for those who have received God's Holy Spirit through baptism, as satan then focuses greater attention on them. The Scriptures …
Endure as a Good Soldier
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughWe are engaged in a spiritual battle against formidable unseen forces, as described in Ephesians 6:10-13. Our fight is not against physical enemies but against spiritual organizations and powers that control this dark world, the spiritual agents from the very headquarters of evil. These demonic principalities possess numbers, …
The Millennium Sabbath
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Clyde FinkleaIn the unfolding of God's plan, the role of demonic principalities emerges as a significant force opposing the divine order. Gog, identified as a chief prince of Magog, is likely a high-ranking demon under satan, tasked with gathering armies to battle against Christ at His return. This figure, paralleled with the beast in …
The World (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe New Testament reveals a profound spiritual battle, not against flesh and blood, but against demonic principalities and powers, as described in Ephesians 6:10-13. These spiritual entities, identified as rulers of the darkness of this age and hosts of wickedness in heavenly places, are the root cause of the world's enmity with …
Angelic Responsibilities
Sermon/Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsThe rebellion of the angels, led by Lucifer, marks a significant disruption in the order of creation. Initially created perfect by God through Jesus Christ, Lucifer and a third of the angels turned to iniquity, as seen in Ezekiel 28:15, where it states that he was perfect until sin was found in him. Isaiah 14:13-14 reveals …
Abraham (Part Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIn the spiritual warfare that surrounds us, we are constantly engaged in a battle against demonic principalities and powers. As the apostle Paul warns, our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against these spiritual forces of wickedness in heavenly places. These demon spirits hold positions of authority over the nations …
Communication and Coming Out of Babylon (Part 1)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn this present evil world, as described by Paul in Galatians 1:4, there is a pervasive influence that draws people away from the truth. This influence is deeply connected to Babylon, which Revelation 18:2 portrays as a habitation of demons, a hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird, symbolizing …
Everlasting Consolation and Good Hope
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn the midst of life's trials and the pervasive wickedness of the world, we must recognize the powerful influence of evil spiritual forces on our minds and attitudes. Satan and his demons are actively working to sow confusion and insanity among humanity, exploiting our vulnerabilities with negative moods and feelings. As …
The Holy Spirit and the Trinity (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the realm of spiritual influences, mankind is subject to unseen forces that shape behavior and inclinations. Ephesians 2:1-2 reveals that before divine intervention, individuals were dead in trespasses and sins, walking according to the course of this world and under the influence of the prince of the power of the air. This …
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twenty-Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the book of Colossians, a significant issue arises with the influence of demonic principalities and powers. These are the demon spirits who rule over this earth, yet to be removed from their positions of authority. Satan attempts to blend his deceptive ways with God's truth, aiming to weaken and potentially destroy by …
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twenty-One)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the context of the warnings given to the Colossians, a significant concern arises from the influence of demonic principalities. These entities are identified as the unseen leaders behind an anti-God philosophic system that Paul vehemently opposes. This philosophy, rooted in Gnosticism, is described as empty deceit, stemming …
Faith Overcomes the World
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsChristians sometimes attempt to combat sin using their own power rather than relying on Jesus Christ. This occurs against the rulers of the darkness of this age and against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Negative messages during such times often come from Satan and his demons. These forces contribute to a …
Deuteronomy (Part 2)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Bible shows the principalities and powers demons as being a source of both physical and mental illnesses as well as being tempters seducing into sin either directly or through other people of this world. When combined with Revelation 12 which tells that the devil will come down to earth having great wrath there is …
Is the United States a Christian Nation? (Part Six)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The world is the abode and the tool of our spiritual enemies. These enemies are the principalities and powers that Paul termed them. It is the principalities and powers, demon spirits, and satan who use the people of the world and incite them to hate true followers of Jesus. Heavenly places refer to the spiritual realm on earth …
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part Twenty-Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn Colossae the Christians were being led into a philosophy that involved asceticism and the worship of demons which was presented as an enhancement to their worship of God. Paul reminded them that the object of their faith is not demons but their Creator and Savior. The Colossians were disciplining themselves because of demons …
Childrearing (Part Five)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughGod sees the demons that have rebelled against Him. The bad angels that rebelled against Him have been apportioned the nations of the earth. Demon spirits are in charge of the nations of the earth. That is their portion and their responsibility. Israel God has not given to anybody else.
Our Walk Out of Darkness Into the Light
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAfter we accept Christ's sacrifice, we desperately need to come out of sin, walking in light rather than darkness, having continuous fellowship with God.
The Purpose of the Church
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughPrincipalities and powers refer to the demons and satan who occupy positions of authority delegated by God over the earth. They continue to rule the earth invisibly and influence humanity to achieve their goals. Their aim is to destroy God's purpose, motivated by hatred and a desire to retain their dominion.