Playlist: Fiery Darts (topic)
Darts
Sermon by John O. ReidThe concept of fiery darts arises directly from Ephesians 6:16, where believers are instructed to take up the shield of faith to quench "all the fiery darts of the wicked one." This image is drawn from ancient warfare, where arrows dipped in pitch and ignited were fired at the enemy—not poisoned darts meant to cause slow …
Disinterestedness: Our Spiritual Iron Dome
Sermon by David F. MaasThe concept of fiery darts—spiritual attacks launched by the adversary against the mind and emotions of believers—emerges through a series of vivid modern metaphors describing how Satan, the prince and power of the air, bombards human consciousness with manipulative, emotionally charged information. These attacks are …
Are You Fighting the Good Fight?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe concept of fiery darts appears within Paul's description of the whole armor of God in Ephesians 6:16, where the shield of faith is said to quench "all the fiery darts of the wicked one." This image is examined as part of the broader refutation of a false doctrine that had spread through mainstream Christianity and had also …
Knowing, Following, and Striving for Christ
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPressing ahead in the Christian life, as Paul describes it, requires more than forgetting the past and looking toward the future; it also demands active striving, perseverance, and discipline in the face of vigorous spiritual conflict. This struggle is waged not only against one's own human nature but against the spiritual …
A Primer On Spirit
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The concept of "fiery darts" emerges directly from the broader teaching that spirit—whether holy or evil—is an invisible, immaterial force that motivates people to act or refrain from acting. Since words themselves are spirit, being the invisible essence of a mind sent forth to influence another mind, they carry real …
The Wonderful, Powerful Gift of God's Holy Spirit
Sermon by John O. ReidWhen we receive God's Spirit, we cannot escape the responsibility of using it, being a light to the world in the correct way of living. Hi Spirit is His power.
Anticipating the Enemy
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe become vulnerable to Satan when we allow pride to consume us, cozy up to false doctrine, toy with the paranormal, or let down in prayer and Bible study
Avoiding the Ruts of Puny Faith
Sermon by Bill OnisickWhen we have severe trials, we can experience a divided mind, exercising a puny faith. Does God find us willing to surrender to Him in all circumstances?
How God Deals With Conscience (Part Two)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWe may have guilty consciences like Joseph's brothers and self-pity like Jacob, but we can break through if we acknowledge God as Jacob and Elisha did.
Elements of Motivation (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the familiar triumvirate (faith, hope, and love), faith serves as the foundation, love serves as the goal, and hope serves as the great motivator.
Accepted in the Beloved
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)In the greater church of God, amidst schisms of doctrine, personality conflicts, and self-aggrandizement, the peace of God seems to be dwindling away.