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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Arrest Of A Preacher Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 30, 2025
     | 182 views

    Acts 21:27-36 teaches us that serving Jesus sometimes results in severe opposition.

    Introduction Do you sometimes struggle to stand firm against opposition from the world? Let me tell you about someone who stood firm against opposition from the world. Athanasius was a noted Christian leader of the early fourth century AD. He was born between 296 and 298 AD and died in 373 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Amos - 10 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010
     | 5,388 views

    Although opposition will arise to the proclamation of judgment; there is one thing we may be certain of: Ultimate fulfillment of justice

    Dakota Community Church June 27, 2010 Amos 10 1. God¡¦s warning ¡V locusts, fire, a plumb line & ripe fruit 2. Mercy triumphs over judgment 3. Human opposition to God as judge and to His messengers of judgment Although opposition will arise to the proclamation of judgment; there is one thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • William Morris avatar

    Banishing Discouragement Series

    Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 175 ratings
     | 20,489 views

    This message deals with how the believer should deal with discoragement

    Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Psalm 77 Title: Banishing Discouragement Date: December 1, 2002 Introduction: Discouragement is the common cold of emotions. Eventually it affects us all. Elijah, God’s iron man of the Old Testament became so discouraged that he sat down under a juniper tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay Bunting avatar

    Why Worry When You Can Follow

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Feb 22, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,930 views

    This sermon deals with how a Christian should deal with worry.

    8th Epiphany 2011 Matthew 6:24-34 Why worry when you can follow. Medical doctors estimate that more than 25% of their patients are what they have called the "worried well." Doctors spend a great deal of time examining people who are not really sick. They are only worried. Worry seems to be part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Compulsive Preaching Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 22, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,083 views

    The Holy Spirit has been poured out. The disciples proclaim God’s word with clarity and boldness. Their proclamation is centred on Jesus Christ as the only way to God. They face opposition, but they’re enabled to stand up against that opposition as the Ho

    One of the things I’ve noticed since our last holidays is how often someone will say to us, "What were the highlights of your trip." You do lots of things on a four week holiday but only some of them are highlights. That’s one of the things you realise as you get your photos back from processing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Standing Up To Spiritual Deception

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,909 views

    Nehemiah, we discover the power of determination in finishing what God begins in our lives… - As we saw in previous weeks, Nehemiah… unfinished walls… a parallel to our lives… Opposition… discourage the people… Opposition… pressures… Anyone Here feel pre

    Intro: Determination is the single greatest attribute of success. - 3 doctors who studied 6,000 marriages and 3,000 divorces and concluded “There may be nothing more important in marriage than determination” (Parrots p.49) - Not to say determination on one partner’s part can save a marriage, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stay!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2025
     | 648 views

    God will encourage His servant to stand firm when opposition arises. This is demonstrated when Paul sought to leave Corinth as opposition arose. just so, God will encourage you when you are ready to throw in the towel in your own service.

    “After this Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. And he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to leave Rome. And he went to see them, and because he was of the same trade he stayed with them and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Answers For The Accuser

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 16, 2019
     | 5,045 views

    How to deal with accustions.

    “Answers for the Accuser” Rev 12:10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. Introduction: I’ve had this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Hear A Sound

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 29,178 views

    Faith is born out of a personal experience with God and it is measured by your ability to withstand opposition, persecution, pressure and affliction.

    The instant and moment a person accepts/acknowledges/believes in Christ as their Savior and Redeemer, they step into a reality that they never truly and really, actually knew existed before. In that instant and moment an individual comes into, for perhaps the first times in their life, a sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Killed Jesus?

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Mar 6, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,102 views

    Dealing with the movie, "The Passion of the Christ", it deals with the question of who was really responsible for Jesus’ crucifixion.

    Today, I want to ask the question—who killed Jesus Christ? The answer is important, maybe more important than you realize. You see, there has been a lot of anti-Semitism because of the story of the passion, and there has been a lot of blame assessed to the Jewish people. In three days, a movie ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Healing Of A Man On The Sabbath Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 17, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,160 views

    Jesus' healing of a man on the Sabbath teaches us several truths about Jesus.

    Scripture During the last few months of Jesus’ life, opposition to him grew. Herod wanted to kill Jesus (Luke 13:13), and the scribes and Pharisees were “lying in wait for him, to catch him in something he might say” (Luke 11:54) or do. In their desire to get rid of Jesus, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Unshamed Accompaniment---Basket Cases

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 15, 2014
     | 2,964 views

    Be an unshamed accompaniment... Several times we see basket case ministries, Those that serve in supportive roles are needed...

    BE AN UNASHAMED ACCOMPANIMENT--- HOLD THE ROPE... THERE ARE THREATS TO THE MISSION: GIVE SEED TO THE SOW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I buy a spool of red yarn, I cut several long pieces, I attach to the inside of my coat, (hidden from view), I identify a few support the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Subtle Rise Of Rebellion Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025
     | 197 views

    Rebellion rarely begins loudly; it often starts with subtle gestures, hidden conversations, and the manipulation of loyalties.

    THE SUBTLE RISE OF REBELLION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 15:1-37 Supporting Texts: Romans 16:17-18, Proverbs 6:16-19, 2 Timothy 3:13, Jude 1:16-19, Galatians 5:20 INTRODUCTION: Rebellion rarely begins loudly; it often starts with subtle gestures, hidden conversations, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Your Trial Has An Expiry Date

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 15, 2025
     | 636 views

    Understanding that your trial has an expiry date gives you strength to endure. It assures you that no night lasts forever and no storm is endless.

    YOUR TRIAL HAS AN EXPIRY DATE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 5:10 "But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you." Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:5, 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Spiritual Warfare In Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025
     | 431 views

    Evangelism is not just about sharing the gospel; it is a spiritual battle between the kingdom of God and the forces of darkness. Every soul won to Christ is a soul delivered from Satan’s grip, which is why evangelism often faces opposition.

    SPIRITUAL WARFARE IN EVANGELISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 6:12 "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." Supporting Texts: 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God