Playlist: Elymas the Sorcerer (topic)
Being Deceived
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaIn the account of deception, a striking example is found in the story of Elymas the Sorcerer, who exemplifies the craft of intentional deceit inspired by satanic influence. Elymas stood as an obstacle to faith, positioned to prevent a person from embracing the truth. This instance reveals how deception can manifest both within …
Acts (Part Thirteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIn the journey through Cyprus, as recorded in Acts 13, Paul and Barnabas arrived at Paphos, where they encountered Sergius Paulus, the proconsul, and Elymas, a sorcerer attached to his retinue. Despite Elymas being part of the proconsul's circle, Sergius Paulus, described as an intelligent man, was not deceived by the sorcerer's …
Recognizing the Intents of the Heart
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn the account of Elymas the Sorcerer, as recorded in Acts 13, we see a clear example of spiritual discernment through the Holy Spirit. Elymas, a pretender among many who sought to deceive, was confronted by the apostle Paul, who possessed the gift of discerning spirits. This gift, given by God, enabled Paul to judge whether one …
Discerning Spirits and Discerning the Body
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsBecause of the culture of deception fostered by Satan and his children, we must develop discernment to tell the difference between truth and falsehood.
Magic Doesn't Work (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWhile God is consistently depicted as working, magic seemingly provides a shortcut that bypasses overcoming and growth, attaining something for nothing.