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Opposition To Godly Things

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Aug 8, 2001

based on 18 ratings

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Acts 4:1-4 What opposition have you encountered in your walk with with God? What was your response? God will bless your efforts!!!!

Satan’s #1 tool to oppose us and to defeat us is the various forms of opposition that come at us in everyday life and especially when we are attempting something great for God. In those times of ministry, outreach and evangelism - Satan will pull out all of the stops to knock us off course, to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Perspective From Prison Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 4, 2009

based on 3 ratings

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Exposition of Philippians 1:12-14 in light of Acts 28:30 about Paul’s experience in prison in Rome and God’s redemption of the situation

Text: Acts 28:30, Philippians 1:12-14, Title: Perspectives on Prison, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/8/09, AM A. Opening ill: talk about the movie The Apostle, about the closing moments singing in prison, Dave Ramsey B. Background to passage: Our text tells us that Paul spent another two years in a Roman ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You Groveling? Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 15, 2005

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Joshua’s posture was one of grief and prayer. God saw it as inappropriate. There is a time when it is a sin to pray. It is that time when God expects us to act.

Who has a monopoly on God? Everyone likes to think that God is on their side. 9/11 (2001) remains etched on our minds. Many people praised the Lord crediting Him with interrupting their normal routine so that they were not at work when the jet liners ran through the towers bringing both towers to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:6-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Let Us Sing To The Lord Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 2, 2011

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Our song of praise wells up from our heart as a response to God's saving act: we believe in God, in His Son, and we sing.

Monday in 4th Week of Lent April 4 2011 The Spirit of the Liturgy “In the Lord, I have trusted: I will exult and I will rejoice in Thy mercy: because Thou hast regarded my lowliness.” The words of today’s Introit make more real the meaning of Lent, that despite our lowliness, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:4-12

Denomination: Catholic

Serving Like The Master PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2025

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True greatness is found in humble, everyday acts of service, following Jesus’ example of selfless love that transforms lives and brings God’s kingdom near.

Good morning, dear friends. Settle your hearts. Take a breath. You made it here through the clutter and clatter of life—emails unanswered, dishes in the sink, worries that keep nipping at your heels. You are seen. And you are loved. If you came needing a word that lifts, a whisper that steadies, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Topics: Intentional Service

Be A Message Of Blessing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025

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We are called to shine Christ’s light through everyday acts of kindness and presence, bringing hope and God’s love to those around us.

There are evenings when the sky looks like God tossed diamonds across black velvet. You step outside, breathe deep, and remember that the world is bigger than your worries. Streetlights glow. Porch lights flicker. A candle on a kitchen table warms a whole room. And into this very world—our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Topics: Light, Shine

When God Gets Mad Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 12, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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#7 in series. In this text we see An expression of Man’s irrevance,an example of Divine Displeasure and a demand for Jesus’ authority.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 7 “When God Gets Mad!” John 2:13-21 John apparently considered the incident recorded in John 2 beginning in verse thirteen to be one of the more ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom Of God

Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 15, 2004

based on 48 ratings

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This is an introduction to the book of Proverbs.

The Wisdom of God Introduction to the Book of Proverbs Today we are beginning a brand new study of God’s Word. The Book of Proverbs is a gold mine for those who desire to live life to its fullest in the will of God. Proverbs has been studied, memorized, quoted, and applied to life for thousands of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man Of God Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 13, 2003

based on 106 ratings

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The purpose of this sermon is to inspire men to fear God and keep His commands

Father’s Day Men of God Psalm 112 June 15, 2003 Intro: A. [THE FATHER’S DAY TOP TEN LIST OF THINGS YOU’VE BEEN ITCHIN’TO SAY FOR YEARS NOW...] We often hear "the rules" from the feminine side. Ok- well now hear the guys’ side - it’s only fair (realizing of course that Father’s Day is the only ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mighty God Series

Contributed by Mike Hays on Dec 4, 2003

based on 69 ratings

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Isaiah describes the Christmas Gift with four titles that speak to the ministry of Jesus, our Christmas Gift.

The Gift of Christmas: “Mighty God” Isaiah 9:1-7 There is a heaviness hanging like a cloud over many hearts this Christmas Season. The sounds of Christmas joy are muffled by the kettle drum beats of fear, loneliness, and uncertainty. Hearts that were once full of joy, excitement, and expectation ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mighty God

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 9, 2001

based on 86 ratings

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What does the title "Mighty God" tell us about Jesus?

This morning, we continue our Advent sermon series, in which we are studying the names of Christ found in the prophecy of Isaiah chapter nine: "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

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God is always faithful to us.

THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD II Tim. 2:11-13 INTRO.- ILL.- An elderly man was crying uncontrollably as he sat on a park bench one day. A sympathetic lady just happened to walk by and stopped to talk to him. “What’s the matter?” asked the woman. “Don’t you have any money?” “Oh, no. It’s not that. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Knowledge Of God's Will

Contributed by Amanda Wilson on Oct 20, 2007

based on 8 ratings

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An exploration of how we can know and live God’s will based on Colossians 1:4-14 and Psalm 73.

Have you ever found yourself wondering what God wanted you to do in a particular situation? Have you ever found yourself doing what you thought was right only to see it apparrently go all wrong? Are you growing and learning what it means to do God’s will or do you find it all to confusing? When ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In The Name Of God!

Contributed by Eric Bain on Oct 27, 2007

based on 5 ratings

| 7,680 views

This sermon helps the listner grasp the greater significance of the 3rd Commandment in our lives today.

In the Name of God Exodus 20:7 © 2007 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format at www.sanctuary-church.com HOOK – Using my dad’s Gas Card • A piece of plastic… with my father’s name on it. • He gave it to me to use in case of an emergency • Which was good cause I had an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To God Be The Glory Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 21, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 5,227 views

David, Pt. 9

TO GOD BE THE GLORY (2 SAMUEL 7) The “toys of the super rich,” as CNN/Money calls them, including their travel, cell phones, diamonds and cars, can be more expensive than a family home. A night at the 2,640 square-foot Presidential Suite at the Mandarin Hotel in Manhattan costs $12,959 per-night, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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