Sermons on Enduring Opposition:

Can You Trust The Bible? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 12, 2022

How can we trust the Bible? We can trust that the Bible is God’s Word because of its enduring message. The Bible remains the primary way God teaches, encourages, and guides humanity.

INTRODUCTION • Today, we will dive into the second message of our Hot Topics series. • The topic we are diving into today is one of the most important topics we will deal with. • The question of the day is, CAN YOU TRUST THE BIBLE? • This is a vital question for us to answer because if we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ultimately Love Is Salvation

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Aug 6, 2023

His love endures forever. God loves all people created by Him. God feeds and sustains us with the Bread of Life. Jesus is the demonstration of the Father's extravagant love. God is love.

Psalm 100 Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! 2 Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. 3 Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. 4 Enter into His gates with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:34-37, Philippians 2:9-11, Revelation 7:9-10, Luke 15:1-7, 1 John 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

Facing The Storms Of Life May Be Easier Than You Think.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 13, 2023

Peter and experienced fisherman was trying to endure a bad storm, yet he went from fear and terror to hope and encouragement in an instant, and we can follow likewise, by keeping our focus on him and on success.

“Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength, and our redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14) Introduction: In today’s reading, we hear of Jesus walking on water, a reading we have heard many times before, but it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Episcopal

Finishing Well

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 15, 2016

Bad things happen even to Christians. Yet, we are not alone. God places us in the family of faith. And as we keep our eyes on Jesus, we can endure anything, for his sake, knowing our faith will be rewarded, if not in this life, then in the next.

Hebrews 11:32-12:3 Finishing Well Today’s passage is one of the most beautiful and most moving passages of the Bible. It brings us to the end of our two-week walk through the Bible’s “Hall of Faith.” Hebrews chapter 11 lists many of the great faith heroes of the Bible, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"i'm On An Unsinkable Ship."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Apr 2, 2024

This message compares a figurative ship called "The Ole Ship of Zion" with the power of the gospel. The gospel encounters opposition from worldly forces as the ship sails on treacherous waters. However, the gospel message continues to thrive and change hearts and lives even today.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Acts 27:27) "But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country;" (Acts 27:28-29) [28] ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:7-10, Acts 27:27-29, Acts 27:30-34, Acts 27:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Afraid Of The Dark Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 25, 2005

There is no more deep darkness than when you stand in opposition to God - as Pharaoh does in these chapters. But there is also always light and hope for those who have a relationship with God. What darkness covers your life right now?

As the battle between Moses and Pharaoh draws to a close - several things change. Tonight we see 2 of the final 3 plagues - locusts, then darkness - and the final plague is introduced: death of the firstborn. The plagues are different, the purpose is different, and Moses’ actions towards Pharaoh ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Only The Weak Survive"

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Apr 26, 2006

In this world, people believe that you need to focus on your strenghts to be a great leader. In God’s Kingdom it is the exact opposite. God see’s potential in weakness and is able to transform our weaknesses into our most powerful strenghts.

INTRO: By the show of hands, who here, knows somebody that is perfect or thinks that their perfect themselves? Just raise your hand! If anybody raised their hands, that action alone would qualify you as being imperfect. I want to let you in on a little secret. We are never going to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Anatomy Of A Counterfeit Believer Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 28, 2007

My brothers and my sisters it is not by accident that we find nestled in the middle of this chapter a person with the makeup of Simon. I’m not surprise because opposites do attract. The good attracts the bad, the beautiful attracts the ugly, the rich attr

THE ANATOMY OF A COUNTERFEIT BELIEVER Acts 8:9-20 My brothers and my sisters it is not by accident that we find nestled in the middle of this chapter a person with the makeup of Simon. I’m not surprise because opposites do attract. The good attracts the bad, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Fish Food For Thought

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002

The scientists tell us for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. In our relationship with God for every action there is also a consequence. See how Jonah’s life parallels ours when we go contrary to God’s will

Oskaloosa Evangelical Church Sermon Text: Jonah 1:1-3,17; 2:1, 10 Sermon Title: Fish food for thought Sunday, June 11th 00 Scripture Introduction: I think everyone has their favorite Bible story, and many times we find ourselves able to identify with a character or some specific sets of ...read more

Denomination: *other

Be Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Mar 24, 2008

The verse says: do not get drunk with wine. Wine is okay – gladdens the heart, a little recommended by Paul to Timothy for his health. Drunkenness with wine leads to ‘asotia’ or opposite of ‘sozo’ which is excess, dissipation, being profligate, prodigal

Introduction: Last Sunday we considered ‘signs of faith’ exploring the signs that Jesus said would follow those who believe. We realize that the signs began on the day of Pentecost after the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit. Today we look at being filled with the HS so that the signs ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Charismatic

Becoming Bitter Or Better

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 15, 2010

During this time period, David sees no evidence that God cares. Everything David does is met with stubborn opposition and expressions of hatred. Here he describes his experience with betrayal…Few experiences are more painful than betrayal.

Becoming Bitter or Better  TEXT: Psalm 109:1-5 O God, whom I praise, do not remain silent, 2 for wicked and deceitful men have opened their mouths against me; they have spoken against me with lying tongues. 3 With words of hatred they surround me; they attack me without cause. 4 In return for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 5 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 15, 2010

Up to this point in the text James has been sharing issues regarding how we are to respond to trials and temptations. With trials, we are to embrace them as being from God and for our benefit. With temptations, they are the opposite, not from God and da

DETAILING OUR LIVES FOR JESUS JAMES 1:21-27 INTRODUCTION: Up to this point in the text James has been sharing issues regarding how we are to respond to trials and temptations. With trials, we are to embrace them as being from God and for our benefit. With temptations, they are the opposite, not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Bigger Than Your Enemies

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 8, 2017

When God is about to do significant things for you or through you, you’ll face significant opposition. Every door that God will open for you won’t come that easy; it will bring an avalanche of spiritual attack with it.

I. The Master Plan of Destiny Psalm 115:14-15 The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children. Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Not What We Expected

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 9, 2018

Opposition to the Good News of Jesus Christ is nothing new. The first 12 pastors were instructed how to deal with it. Think long and hard how you respond to the message of the Good News as there are consequences depending on your reaction.

Not What We Expected Mark 6:1-13 Jesus said that; ““A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.” “He was amazed at their lack of faith.” Mark 6:4 Sometimes people think they know you. They think they know your family and your family ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3, James 5:13-16, Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jethro's Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 16, 2017

Extraordinary is defined as very unusual or remarkable – not ordinary or normal! Yes, the opposite of extraordinary is normal! We were created by God to live and do extraordinary things in our lives with His power and presence. Do you want to be normal or

Video Transition: Men of courage! Series: Extraordinary Men of Faith Thesis of Series: Extraordinary is defined as very unusual or remarkable – not ordinary or normal! Yes, the opposite of extraordinary is normal! We were created by God to live and do extraordinary things in our lives with His ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27, Exodus 4:18-20, Exodus 2:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational