Sermons and Biblical Studies

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. —I John 4:1 3993 Witch-Hunting To Telephone Directories In the 14th century, persecution of witches was common. In the 200 years between 1450 and 1650, thousands of witches were put to … Continue reading “OCCULTISM-WITCHCRAFT”

For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty. —>Rev. 16:14 3983 Ghosts Draw Tourists London (AFP)—The ghosts who haunt the stately homes and castles of Britain are … Continue reading “OCCULTISM—SPIRITISM”

And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? Who is able to make war with him? —Rev. 13:4 3973 One Million Americans Satan worship and all forms of the occult are evident everywhere. It is estimated that there are at … Continue reading “OCCULTISM—SATAN WORSHIP”

Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. —II Tim. 3:7 3961 Some Statistics The Buddhist sect called “Nichiren Shoshu” had 25,000 followers in the U.S. in 1965. In 1971 they became 200,000. A typical meeting is for all to be seated lotus-fashion, chanting the same words over and over … Continue reading “OCCULTISM-MEDITATION CULTS”

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears. —II Tim. 4:3 3950 95% Fake Kurt Koch, after 30 years’ study of the evils of occultism, concluded that “possibly 95% of all fortune-telling, or even more, can be … Continue reading “OCCULTISM—FORTUNE TELLING”

Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time. —Rev. 12:12 3945 Hospital Specializes In Casting Demons Miami, Florida (AP)—A form of exorcism is a daily occurrence at a Miami hospital treating … Continue reading “OCCULTISM—DEMONIC ACTIVITIES”

And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived. —Revelation 18:23 3938 10,000 … Continue reading “OCCULTISM—ASTROLOGY”

Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils. —I Timothy 4:1 3931 The Occult Boom The occult boom prevalent today began with the wildfire spread of astrology. It then extended all the way from Satanism and Witchcraft to … Continue reading “OCCULTISM”

Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children. —II Peter 2:14 3914 Forcing The Vote Two irked youth delegates at a Methodist conference in Kansas City decided the only thing that would speed up a vote on establishing a … Continue reading “NUDITY”

3897 He Knew He’d Come The story is told about two young men, in the First World War, who had been friends for their entire lifetimes. Being neighbors, they had played together, gone to school together, engaged in the same athletic programs, and finally had enlisted in the army together. Fate determined they would eventually … Continue reading “NEIGHBORLINESS”