Podcasts about unclean spirits

The Gospel of Mark- Disciples, Crowns, and unclean Spirits.

Learn the meaning of one of Jesus's more obscure parables, and why turning away from sin leaves you in a worse state than before unless you turn toward the good. Support us on Patreon for Member access to our special podcast series where we go in depth on books of the Bible. Ongoing season: Hebrews. You will also gain access to the entire archive of Season 1: The Gospel of John and Season 2: The Book of Exodus Apply for Saint Paul's House of Formation Email us Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications Word & Table Episode Index

Jesus heals a demon-possessed man, which amazes the crowd. The Pharisees, who are trying to see Jesus killed, accuse Him of using demonic power - hoping the crowds will stone him for them...but Jesus exposes the flaw in their logic, teaching that a divided kingdom cannot stand! He seems to find it easy to heal an unclean Spirit, but spends more time addressing the Pharisees hardness of heart. Jesus wants to change both and is willing to, if you will let him...

Mark 1:16-31 “For the Sake of the Call” 1. Four Fishermen Called as Disciples (v.16-20) 2. Jesus Casts Out an Unclean Spirit (v.21-28) 3. Peter's Mother-in-Law is Healed (v.29-31)

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How should we think about unclean spirits? What are demons? Is spiritual warfare real? What's so important about Samaria? In this episode, Emma Dotter and Ryan Garrahan, Watermark's Director of Community Formation, talk about why there was such an intense rivalry between Jews and Samaritans. Then, Emma unpacks unclean spirits, demons, the spiritual realm, and the confidence followers of Jesus have in the face of spiritual warfare.  // ADDITIONAL VERSES MENTIONED: 1 Kings 16: 24; 11: 31-33; 2 Kings 17; Nehemiah 4: 2; John 4; Luke 10; Acts 1: 8; 8: 1; 1 Kings 16: 24; Ephesians 6: 12; 1 John 3: 8b; Colossians 2: 15; Hebrews 2: 14; Revelation 12: 9-11a; 20: 10; Deuteronomy 32: 16-17; Psalm 106: 35-37; 1 Corinthians 10: 20; 1 Samuel 16: 23; Mark 1: 27; Matthew 12: 28; 10: 5-8; Mark 3: 14-15; Luke 10: 17-20; Acts 16: 18; 19:11-12; 1 John 5: 19; 4: 4; Ephesians 4: 10, 26–27 // RELATED JOIN THE JOURNEY EPISODES:  S4:266 – Acts 7-8 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s4-266-acts-7-8/id1600151923?i=1000735540307) // RESOURCES FOR FURTHER STUDY: Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem - https://a.co/d/0dDrzUwi // WHAT IS JOIN THE JOURNEY? Join The Journey is a realistic daily Bible reading plan that helps followers of Jesus at Watermark Community Church and beyond enjoy abiding in Jesus together. Join The Journey Jr. is designed to help parents guide their kids in Bible reading through interactive and age-specific lessons. In 2026, we're studying the book of Acts—one passage per week. For another year, teaching on Sunday will align with each week's passage. Then, for the next six days, we'll return to the same passage with fresh focus, exploring insights about who God is and how we can enjoy him more deeply. Monday through Saturday, we'll approach the same passage from a different perspective each day—whether observation, interpretation, prayer, or another spiritual practice—to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for God's Word. Then, watch or listen to the video podcast to tackle the week's toughest verses and discover key historical, theological, and practical insights. Daily Bible lessons for adults: https://jointhejourney.com Daily Bible lessons for parents and families: https://jointhejourney.com/jr Weekly Bible podcast for kids: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  // MORE RESOURCES FROM JOIN THE JOURNEY:  Digital Bible study resources: https://jointhejourney.com/resources Previous years' print curriculum: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Waterma... Contact the Join The Journey team: jointhejourney@watermark.org  

In this message, Pastor Karl wraps up the church's three-week study of Matthew 12 — what he calls the hinge point of Jesus's ministry and of all human history. Drawing from verses 40 through 50, he unpacks three powerful moments that reveal the heart of what Jesus was communicating to a resistant generation.Pastor Karl begins with Jesus's references to Jonah and the Queen of Sheba, showing how Jesus used these figures to slam the door on the demand for endless proof. The issue, he argues, was never a lack of evidence — it was a lack of surrender. Unbelief isn't intellectual; it's volitional.From there, Pastor Karl digs into one of the most misunderstood passages in Matthew: the parable of the empty house. When an unclean spirit returns to find a swept but empty home, it brings seven more spirits worse than itself. Jesus's point is sobering — moral reform without spiritual transformation is a setup for collapse. Cleaning up your life in your own strength, without the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, leaves you more vulnerable than before, not less.Finally, Pastor Karl addresses Jesus's surprising response to his own family, and what it reveals about who truly belongs to the family of God. It isn't inherited proximity or religious familiarity — it's submission and obedience to the Father.This episode is a challenge and an encouragement: stop trying to clean the house on your own. The victorious life Jesus offers isn't just about forgiveness — it's about being filled and clothed in the power of the Holy Spirit.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

Our study continues the episode in Mark 9:14-21 where Jesus casts out a spirit from a child, which his father said this spirit had often cast the boy into fire and into water trying to destroy him. This he said had kept happening to him since he was a young child. Here Jesus draws out the faith of the father's plea for help, saying, “All things are possible to him that believes.”Our Lord proceeds to cast out the deaf and dumb spirit from the boy.The other 9 disciples asked Jesus why they could not cast it out. Once again, Jesus replied that it requires a kind of faith exercised in prayer to cast out that kind of spirit.With your Bible open, let's turn to Mark 9:14 with our teacher, Dr. Mitchell. Your listening to the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

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Verse by verse study through the book of Acts Chapter Eight and Verse Seven

Are ancient gods returning and ramping up their presence? In this episode, Pastor Jack discusses passages in the Bible regarding demonic activity, idols, possession, and even shares a personal encounter with the dark spiritual realm. (00:00) The Return of the Gods and the Rise of Demonic Influence(05:35) Idols, Demons, and the Warning of 1 Corinthians 10(09:04) Revelation 13 and the Image of the Beast(10:43) Unclean Spirits and the Danger of an Empty House(12:30) Legion, the Tombs, and the Demons in the Pigs(15:36) Genesis 6, Fallen Angels, and the Nephilim(19:18) Satan Entering Judas and Spiritual Influence in Action(21:04) Modern Deception, UAPs, and Cultural Manifestations(27:55) A Pastoral Encounter with Alleged Demonic Activity(36:40) Christ’s Victory and a Call to Biblical DiscernmentCONNECT WITH PASTOR JACK:Get Updates via Text:  https://text.whisp.io/jack-hibbs-podcast Website: https://jackhibbs.com/Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FCyXpOFacebook: https://bit.ly/2WZBWV0 YouTube: https://bit.ly/437xMHnTwitter/X: https://x.com/RealJackHibbs CALLED TO TAKE A BOLD STAND:https://boldstand.org/DAZE OF DECEPTION:https://jackhibbs.com/daze-of-deception/ Did you know we have a Real Life Network? Sign up for free today for more exclusive content:https://www.reallifenetwork.com/

Send a textDr. Randy Davis, Pastor of Zion Word Church USA, brings a message to the church about unclean spirits.  Some believers are allowing these to manipulate them in their everyday lives.  Dr. Davis says that we should not allow them to control us and must get rid of things that hinder your walk with God.  Where is the crack in your armor?To give to the ministry and advance the gospel into the whole world, visit:https://www.zionword.com/giveTo learn more about our ministry, visit:https://www.zionword.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/zion_word/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@zwmiusaPodcasts:SPOTIFY- https://open.spotify.com/show/27v1I3DctvHevIGhm7Z0pQAPPLE- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zion-word-ministries-international-podcast/id969667358?uo=4IHEART RADIO- https://www.iheart.com/podcast/43090180Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/zionwordministriesint

 An Entire Generation Possessed By Unclean Spirits - Mike Filip

We read about the unclean spirits leaving the bodies of those they tormented. They scream the identity of Jesus. But the Lord stopped them. Of course, the devil is the enemy, and Jesus did not want His fame to be based on their declarations. Moreover, people might understand his kingship incorrectly. The devil is a liar by nature. Who knows what he has in mind as he apparently propagates Jesus' Name to others.

We live in a world of broken faith where people constantly try to solve spiritual problems with human understanding. Look around you. We chase solutions, we rely on our own strength, we believe our intellect can overcome every challenge. But the truth is brutally simple: apart from Christ, we can do nothing. Our human efforts are like trying to fight darkness with a matchstick. True power comes not from our abilities but from radical dependence on the Holy Spirit.Jesus demonstrates that transformation happens when we surrender our perceived control and trust completely in God's power. When the disciples failed to heal a demon-possessed boy, Jesus revealed the core issue was not their technique but their lack of faith. Every struggle you face today requires more than your intelligence or skill. It demands complete trust in God. Whether you are battling personal demons or facing seemingly impossible circumstances, your breakthrough comes not by your might but by fully surrendering to Christ's power. Stop trying to fix everything in your own strength and start trusting the One who can truly restore and heal.

Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today's readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today's readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

After Jesus and his disciples cross the stormy sea, they encounter a man with an unclean spirit. Jesus casts the spirit, Legion, into a herd of swine, who then run into the sea. This message explores unclean spirits in the Bible while discussing man's nature as a triune being, drawing practical applications from this miraculous story of healing.

Verse by verse study through the book of Acts Chapter Five and Verse Sixteen

The disciples had seen God move before—but this time, what worked in the past didn't work again. It's a powerful reminder that when it comes to faith, past success doesn't guarantee future success. Real faith isn't about formulas or memories of what once worked; it's about daily dependence on God. What does genuine faith looks like in the ups and downs of life and how can we keep trusting Jesus consistently?

Jesus Heals a Man with an Unclean Spirit 21 And they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath he entered the synagogue and was teaching. 22 And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. 23 And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit. And he […]

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In this episode, in order to better understand who we are fighting against, Steve identifies 16 of the spirits mentioned in the scriptures. We are to test and discern every single spirit (1 John 4:1). Steve covers the Spirit of Jealousy, Distressing Spirit, Lying spirit, Perverse Spirit, Spirit of Deep Sleep (willful ignorance), Spirit of Heaviness, Spirit of Harlotry, Unclean Spirit, Spirit of Infirmity, Spirit of Divination, Evil Spirit, Spirit of Bondage, Worldly Spirit, Deceiving Spirit, and the Spirit of Error. Submit to God, Resist the Devil, and he will flee from you!ATT: Authority to Trample!---------SUBSCRIBE ▶️ Receive our latest videos:https://www.youtube.com/c/PastorSteve...ABOUTPastor, author and speaker Steve Berger is known for his straight talk in dealing with various hot-topic cultural issues that many pastors avoid. In 2021, he founded Ambassador Services International with his wife, Sarah. He serves on the Executive and Pastoral Advisory Boards for Promise Keepers International, and the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast Board, and is Pastor Emeritus of One Church Home in Fairview TN. Whether preaching or writing, in great joy or pain, Steve longs to be a proclaimer of the grace and hope that Jesus came to offer. Since June of 1987, he has been married to Sarah, the love of his life, and together, they have four beautiful children and five grandchildren.LEARN MORE

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every single day. And a big shout-out today to William Beaumont from Hampton, FL. William, thank you for being a part of this movement through Project23. You are making a difference. This one's for you. Today, we're looking at Mark 3:7-12: Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the sea, and a great crowd followed, from Galilee and Judea and Jerusalem and Idumea and from beyond the Jordan and from around Tyre and Sidon. When the great crowd heard all that he was doing, they came to him. And he told his disciples to have a boat ready for him because of the crowd, lest they crush him, for he had healed many, so that all who had diseases pressed around him to touch him. And whenever the unclean spirits saw him, they fell down before him and cried out, “You are the Son of God.” And he strictly ordered them not to make him known. — Mark 3:7-12 Jesus withdraws from the synagogue in our last text, but he doesn't withdraw from the growing mission. Word has spread. People are coming from every direction. Not just from one region (Galilee) but from Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, Tyre, and Sidon. These were regions far and wide, Jewish and Gentile alike. And the scene gets chaotic. Mark describes it as "crushing." It was "mob-like." The crowd is so massive and enthusiastic that Jesus tells his disciples to keep water transport ready—just in case things they need to make a quick escape. Thus, Mark reveals that following Jesus wasn't always safe at times. It wasn't always peaceful. But it was always revealing. Why were they coming? Well, one part of the crowd came because they had heard what Jesus was doing. The healings. The power. The miracles. And they came—not necessarily because they understood who Jesus was—but because they wanted something from Jesus. They wanted relief, not necessarily repentance. They wanted his power but not necessarily his presence. But notice how those possessed by unclean spirits respond. The demons in them recognized Jesus. They fell before him and declared, “You are the Son of God.” They, unlike others, understood his identity, power, and authority, and they submitted to him. One group of people seeks what Jesus can do. The other group of people surrenders to who Jesus is. So today, ask yourself: Do you only come to Jesus when you seek something or to fully surrender to the King? ASK THIS: Why do I approach Jesus—seeking relief or fully surrendering to his lordship? Have I valued what Jesus does more than who he is? In which areas of my life am I holding back submission to Jesus? How can I shift from using Jesus to genuinely following him? DO THIS: Do this: Before you reach for Jesus' help again, pause and offer him not just your needs but your full submission. PRAY THIS: Lord Jesus, I come to you both for healing and for heart‑change. Teach me to lay down my agenda and fully submit to your authority. Amen. PLAY THIS: Need A Favor.

Jesus teaches in the synagogue and rebukes an unclean spirit. We learn the importance and impact of teaching doctrine with authority and how to gain victory over sin in our lives.

This week on That's a REACH we're joined by special guest Keeva O'mealey to talk about discerning the difference between spiritual warfare and our own weakness in our flesh as while as knowing when and how to use medication such as anxiety medication because of a physical issue or biblical counseling due to a spiritual issue. We also discuss how we as Christians should behave and around non-believers who seem to have “unclean spirits”. Finally we discuss the meaning of Ephesians 5:23 “For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church…” Get connected! https://linktr.ee/reachtulsaTo send in a question, click the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeX367n9aLUl3qn3xo7FQqPJZnQvC23ZQaNO6hdwbaz37jvkQ/viewform?fce_id=eb3746af-5fdd-42db-be4f-1a6206995d34

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Power to Cast Out Devils & Unclean Spirits

Luke 9:37–43Jesus Heals a Boy with an Unclean Spirit[37] On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him. [38] And behold, a man from the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. [39] And behold, a spirit seizes him, and he suddenly cries out. It convulses him so that he foams at the mouth, and shatters him, and will hardly leave him. [40] And I begged your disciples to cast it out, but they could not.” [41] Jesus answered, “O faithless and twisted generation, how long am I to be with you and bear with you? Bring your son here.” [42] While he was coming, the demon threw him to the ground and convulsed him. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. [43] And all were astonished at the majesty of God.

Luke 11:14–28Jesus and Beelzebul[14] Now he was casting out a demon that was mute. When the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke, and the people marveled. [15] But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of demons,” [16] while others, to test him, kept seeking from him a sign from heaven. [17] But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a divided household falls. [18] And if Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. [19] And if I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore they will be your judges. [20] But if it is by the finger of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. [21] When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own palace, his goods are safe; [22] but when one stronger than he attacks him and overcomes him, he takes away his armor in which he trusted and divides his spoil. [23] Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.Return of an Unclean Spirit[24] “When the unclean spirit has gone out of a person, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, and finding none it says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came.' [25] And when it comes, it finds the house swept and put in order. [26] Then it goes and brings seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they enter and dwell there. And the last state of that person is worse than the first.”True Blessedness[27] As he said these things, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to him, “Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts at which you nursed!” [28] But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” (ESV)

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Reading Luke 9:37-48 where Jesus casts and unclean Spirit out of a boy, and then He settles a dispute between His disciples about which of them is the greatest. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

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In this episode, we delve into Revelation 16:10-21, an awe-inspiring passage that describes the fifth, sixth, and seventh vials of God's wrath poured out on the earth. These vials bring darkness, the gathering at Armageddon, and an unparalleled display of divine power through earthquakes, hail, and destruction. We unpack the symbolic and historical contexts, connecting these events to the Roman-Jewish War of the first century and the prophetic imagery from the Old Testament. *****Support This Channel*****Paypal: https://paypal.me/jimivision?locale.x=en_USMonthly Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JimivisionCash App: https://cash.app/$JimivisionVenmo: https://venmo.com/Jimmy-Cooper-17 Contact KenEmail: askbible4family@gmail.com Phone: 401-47-BIBLE https://www.bible4.family Mail To:Jimmy CooperJimivision MediaP.O. Box 654Hixson, TN 37343

Reading Luke 4:31-37 where Jesus is teaching at the synagogue in Capernaum and encounters a man with an unclean spirit, which Jesus casts out to everyone's amazement. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today's readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today's readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When Jesus opened His mouth to speak, everyone stopped to listen—even the demons. From his sermon series in the gospel of Mark, today R.C. Sproul displays the holy authority exercised by the Son of God. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on the gospel of Mark for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3665/mark-commentary   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep, practical truths from God's Word. He was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today's readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today's readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.