Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. [Galatians 5:19-21]

This sermon focuses on two words from the opening text – idolatry and witchcraft

 

When people hear the word idolatry or witchcraft, they almost always visualize a great giant carved statue of a pagan god with wild natives dancing in the light of a huge fire burning around it.

 

Idolatry can be so many things , but it transpires when an individual gives his complete and undivided attention , devotion, passion, love or commitment to a person, project or object OTHER THAN GOD.

This sermon also examines witchcraft which Paul said was a work of the flesh.  The Greek word for witchcraft is pharmakeia – medicines of drugs that inhibit a persons personality or changes his behavior.

Pastor Wilson goes into great explanation of how the Christian can have victory over idolatry and witchcraft by the Power of the Cross