Sermons on Facing Oppositions:

Unto The Upright There Arises Light In The Darkness

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 8, 2001

This sermon is about how God sends His light of hope and love to those who are upright in heart when they face dark situations and trials in their life.

UNTO THE UPRIGHT THERE ARISES LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS: Psalms 112:4 OUTLINE 1.CONVERSION 2.CLARITY 3.COUNSEL 4.CHEER 5.CONFIDENCE 6.COURAGE 7.CLEANSING THE MESSAGE UNTO THE UPRIGHT THERE ARISES LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS: Psalms 112:4 1.CONVERSION II Corinthians 4:6 John 1:9 John 12:46 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where's Your Ice Cream Cone?

Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 19, 2001

Too often we get so wrapped up in the "busyness" of life that we fail to take the time to listen to the Word of the Lord and seek His face.

Where’s Your Ice Cream Cone? You’ve probably all heard that commercial that has a line in it that goes something like, “It’s 10:00 o’clock, do you know where your kids are?” Well, I’m here today to ask you, “Do you know where your ice cream cone is?” If you are involved in ministry, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Leave It All On The Field

Contributed by Mark Price on Sep 14, 2006

This message utilizes the "Facing the Giants" free video download found at SermonSpice.com, and was used at a special "Football Friday Night" on a Youth night of reviv

Title: Leave it all on the Field Show the video clip… found at http://www.sermoncentralstore.com/ProductInfo.aspx?CategoryID=0&productid=VI1406467& Introduction This is “Football Friday Night”! I thought it would be good to open with that particular clip, just to set the stage for the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: *other

Jesus Healing The Woman With The Issue Of Blood

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jul 1, 2006

Jesus has the spoken authority over death, disease and every other aspect of life. So why do we hesitate seeking his face?

Jesus Healing the Woman with the Issue of Blood Luke 8:43-48 Introduction: This morning we are going to take a look at one of the better known examples of where Jesus heals a woman and next week we will see him restore life to a young girl. Attention: Notice please as Jesus responds in these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48, Luke 8:48

Denomination: Baptist

Abundant Grace

Contributed by Robbie Bankens on Apr 27, 2006

Throughout our lives on earth, we as humanity will face troubles and trials, pain and heartache, that we don’t understand, but God’s Grace is sufficient.

Scripture Setting: 2nd Samuel 9 I. INTRODUCTION: In the book of 2nd Samuel, we read of a time, when the news was spreading throughout the countryside, “Prince Jonathan and King Saul are both dead and David is now King!” When the news of their deaths reached Jonathan’s home, it not only brought ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Jan 3, 2006

This is a brief ten minute sermon preached at a funeral and it focuses on how Jesus is the One we need to focus on during the inevitable storms we face in life.

“The Storms of Life” Matthew 14: 22 – 33 The first thing I want to say is that storms are inevitable. As we consider what has been happening around our world over the last several months – with so many hurricanes causing so much devastation and damage – this seems more true than usual. And it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

#2reassurance:god's Gift! Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 28, 2008

God knows that as we face big battles fear tries to hinder us, so our God will give us reassurance and encourage us to continue.

#2 REASSURANCE... God’s gift! When fear tries to hinder, God will give us reassurance! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part#2 of a 2 part lesson. I. INTRODUCTION: A. When my sons were growing up and we would travel, we would often sing. I had a Pinto station wagon and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:9-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#1assurance:god's Gift Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 28, 2008

We face trials, pain and disappointments --- God understands when fear tries to destroy FAITH. So God will give you REASSURANCE to trust Him!

#1 REASSURANCE, GOD’S GIFT! WHEN FEAR TRIES TO HINDER, GOD WILL GIVE US REASSURANCE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #1 of a #2 part lesson. I. INTRODUCTION: A. Often times life throws us some strange twists that we never expected. Our hopes can seem so far away. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Turn Stress Into Rest - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ronald Franklin on Aug 7, 2008

The key to being able to stand up under pressure, and turn our stress into rest, is not the situation we face, but how we think about that situation.

INTRODUCTION In the first message in this series, we talked about stress. What we found out was ... (1) Stress is a fact of life. It is something not even the most spiritual Christian can avoid. (2) Not only is stress unavoidable, it is necessary. Without the motivation of stressful ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Your Portrait In Scripture Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 25, 2007

You would probably be surprised if you opened your Bible and there on the pages of scripture was an eight by ten picture of your own face looking back at you.

You would probably be surprised if you opened your Bible and there on the pages of scripture was an eight by ten picture of your own face looking back at you. But you will see your portrait in scripture. The Bible talks about three different portraits and every one of us fits in to one of these ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ministering In The Midst Of Criticism Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Sep 25, 2008

Ministering in a corrupt world brings criticism. Jesus faced criticism from His FRIENDS, FOES and FAMILY. Learn how we should deal with criticism.

Then the multitude came together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. But when His own people heard about this, they went out to lay hold (to arrest by force) of Him, for they said, "He is out of His mind (He’s crazy)." And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, "He has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving The Death Of A Loved One Series

Contributed by Max High on Feb 23, 2008

Everyone will one day face grief because of the loss of a loved one or some other tragedy of life. Jesus holds the answer to our survival in these times.

Jesus meets our deepest needs John 11:1-44 Introduction Everyone will one day face grief because of the loss of a loved one or some other tragedy of life. This knowledge in Itself does not offer us condolences or comfort. However, there are many comforts we can receive from scripture and the life ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Run Towards Your Giant

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 14, 2011

What giants are you facing in your life? The story of David gives us the keys to having confidence to run towards our giants and defeat them.

RUN TOWARDS YOUR GIANT INTRO TO SPEAKER: August 14, 1989 – 22 years ago today I met Jesus! INTRO TO TOPIC: For the past couple of weeks, we have been considering the story of the disciple Peter who got out of the boat to walk on the water with Jesus. God wants us to get out of the boats of our ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Stand Series

Contributed by Matt Keller on Sep 30, 2010

This is an amazing story of a definite stand three young men took for God. They knew the circumstance they faced, they knew the consequences of their actions, yet they did not back down.

“The Stand” Beyond Flannelgraph: Treasured Stories, Timeless Truths Sunday, September 5, 2010 Text: Daniel 3:7-18 My family started going to church when I was three years old and I accepted Christ when I was five. I was raised in church…and my parents believed that it was a good ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Transfigured Lord

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 5, 2011

“He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light” Matt. 17:2.

Matt. 17:1-9 Theme: Our transfigured Lord Text: Ex. 24:12-18; 2 Pet. 1:16-21; Matt. 17:1-9 Today 6th March is Ghana’s 54th Independence anniversary. No one doubts the date, even those less than 54 years, because there were many witnesses to this important event. There is another event ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed