4 Things You Do in Church That Invite Demons | John MacArthur

4 Things You Do in Church That Invite Demons | John MacArthur

Discover the shocking truths behind everyday church practices that unknowingly invite demonic influence. In this 22-minute powerful and Scripture-saturated message, you’ll learn the four dangerous behaviors happening in churches today that grieve the Holy Spirit and open the door to deception. Based on strong biblical warnings (1 Timothy 4:1, 2 Corinthians 11:14, James 3:16), this sermon exposes false teaching, emotionalized worship, irreverent communion, and church division as modern spiritual pitfalls. This is not a message of fear—it’s a call to spiritual discernment, repentance, and holy living. Watch and be equipped to guard your soul and your church from subtle demonic entry points. A must-see for every Christian leader, worshipper, and believer who desires truth over trend and Christ above culture.

🕰️ Timestamps
0:00 – Introduction: Setting the tone: The unseen spiritual war in the church ⚔️

1:30 – The Presence of Demons in Church?: A biblical foundation for the unseen 👁️‍🗨️

3:00 – Keynote 1: Man-Centered Worship: How emotionalism invites deception 🎶😈

6:00 – Biblical Worship vs Modern Trends: The Psalms vs Pop theology 📖🎤

8:00 – Demonic Counterfeit of Worship: Light shows and fog machines vs truth 🕯️🌫️

10:00 – Keynote 2: Tolerating False Teaching: Doctrines of demons explained 🧠🚫

13:00 – Popular Voices, Dangerous Lies: Prosperity gospel and universalism 💸🌍

15:00 – Why Silence Equals Agreement: Churches complicit in error 😶⚠️

17:00 – Keynote 3: Irreverent Communion: Sacredness lost, judgment welcomed 🍞💀

19:00 – Keynote 4: Division and Gossip: How the tongue invites hellfire 🔥👅

21:00 – Wake-Up Call: The cost of compromise and the call to holiness 📢🛐

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🙌 Why You Should Watch This:
If you're a believer who desires a church founded on truth rather than trends, this message is for you. Too many Christians unknowingly engage in church practices that are not only unbiblical—but spiritually dangerous. This 22-minute message isn’t about fear—it’s about clarity, courage, and conviction. You’ll walk away with:

A clear biblical framework for recognizing demonic influence

Practical ways to purify your worship and teaching

Biblical discernment tools for everyday church life

A deeper hunger for Christ-exalting truth over man-pleasing messages