Playlist: Devil, The (topic)
The Works of the Devil Destroyed
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe devil, originally named Helel, was a super archangel, a cherub, placed by God on earth's throne to administer His government over the angels. Created perfect, Helel lived a flawless life until pride and envy of God's power led him to rebel. He marshaled a third of the angels into an army, intent on unseating God, …
Jesus Christ's Purposeful Manifestation
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsSince the beginning, Satan has worked at cross purposes with God and humanity at every opportunity he finds. He is the sworn enemy of all humanity, frustrating and deceiving people while leading them into destruction within the parameters established by God. The whole plan of redemption cannot be fully understood without …
Behind Enemy Lines: Lucifer, Helel, and Satan
Sermonette by Clyde FinkleaOur struggle, as described in Ephesians 6:12, is not against flesh and blood, but against rulers, powers, world rulers of darkness, and spiritual forces of evil in the heavens. We are engaged in a great spiritual battle, and Peter warns in I Peter 5:8 to be sober and alert, for our enemy, the adversary, the devil, prowls like a …
The Adversary
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe belief in the existence of Satan the Devil is firmly held, supported by clear biblical references. Jesus Christ Himself provides a direct eyewitness statement in Luke 10, declaring, "I saw Satan fall from heaven like lightning," affirming that this powerful being exists and fell from heaven. This event is corroborated in …
The Fall of Satan
Sermonette by Richard T. RitenbaughHelel became lifted up in pride because of the abundance of his trading, leading him to be excessively competitive, driving him to resentment against God.
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
Satan (Part 5)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughTo resist the Devil is to resist unlawful desires, not allowing him to manipulate our emotions. Satan works on fear of being denied something pleasurable.
Two Contrary Visions
Sermon by John O. ReidGod has a vision for us, a vision He has been planning from the foundation of creation, an awesome plan to bring us into His very family, giving us His mind.
Envy: The Most Precious Daughter
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeIt is easy to follow in Satan's footsteps, courting his daughter Envy, reaping the disquiet which accompanies her. Envy comes from pushing God from our thoughts.