Sermons on Facing Oppositions:

Clothed In Humility - 1 Peter 5:5b Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 16, 2025

Pride has a thousand faces. It's possible to think you do not struggle with pride because you don't have the kind someone else has. But you may have a different kind that flies under the radar.

1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5

Faith Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015

What should faith look like in a church body?

Faith Church Philippians 1:27-30 Many times over the years I am asked what kind of church do I want to pastor or what kind of church is Gap Creek. Sometimes that question is asked because to be a great church requires a lot of change. Most churches are unaware of what needs to change in order for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Destroying The Snare Of The Fowler

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 8, 2011

The devil is a fowler that is taken peple captive by his snare. Liberty can only be obtain through Jesus Christ.

DESTROYING THE SNARE OF THE FOWLER STUDY TEXT: Psalm 124:6-8 - A snare is a device that is secretly but strategically set up to capture a targeted subject. - Sometimes, something attractive to the target is used as bait, so that the subject will get in there to eat, and the get entrapped. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:6-8, Psalm 124:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sometimes We Must Stand Alone

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2024

As a child of God, we will all face times when we might have to take an unpopular stance for the word of God. When this happens we might find ourselves standing alone. This message tells us how to do it.

Sometimes We Must Stand Alone Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15; John 6:60-67; Matthew 7:13-16 Good morning, Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is, “Sometimes We Must Stand Alone.” The eleventh chapter of Hebrews records those of the Old Testament who walked with God in faith. It ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, John 6:60-67, Matthew 7:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Need For Discernment Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 2, 2011

After sin, the second biggest issue that most people in the body of Christ face is right discernment. Discernment is the ability to examine the situation, apply a good dose of experience, stand back and get a perspective on the recipe, and take the approp

Opening illustration: I read this past week of a couple (let’s call them Carl and Clara) whose twenty-five year marriage was a good one. Not the most idyllic, but good. They now had three grown children who loved them dearly. They were also blessed with sufficient financial security to allow them ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 13, 2023

God’s faithfulness upon us year after year. Maybe some of you are having a great time this season. Maybe you are going through tough times –Times of uncertainties, challenges, and facing and setbacks in life.

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Scripture: Luke 2:1, 1 Corinthians 1:26, Luke 2:14, Romans 5:1, Isaiah 41:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Secrets Of A World Class Runner

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 25, 2012

Milton Berle, David Letterman, & Chuck Norris on running. A World Class Runner gives us the secrets of running our Christian race at peak performance to a photo-flash finish befitting the accolades of heaven!

THE SECRETS OF A WORLD CLASS RUNNER Heb. 12:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Comedian MILTON BERLE said, “My doctor recently told me that jogging could add years to my life. I tried it. He’s right! I feel ten years older already.” 2. David Letterman said, "I pulled a hamstring during the New York ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Fundamentals Of Jesus’ Relationship With Israel Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 16, 2025

This passage closes out this section and gives us five insights into Jesus' troubled relationship with Israel.

- This passage provides a nice coda to the section that we have been working through. When taken as a whole, I think these few verses recenter us to the heart of who Jesus was and what He was doing. In particular, this passage highlights Jesus’ relationship with Israel. Of course, that is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Ready For War PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Recognize the reality of spiritual warfare, understand the necessity of preparation, and embrace the power of God's armor to stand strong against the forces of darkness.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that is absolutely essential for every believer: spiritual warfare. We often hear about this, but do we truly understand the gravity of it? Are we prepared to face the battles that are waged in the unseen realm? C.S. Lewis once ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-18

Topics: Spiritual Warfare

Five Life-Changing Questions Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 2, 2012

The answer to these questions can change the way we see and live life!

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • How would you like to know that no matter how you looked, what you did, that you were loved unconditionally? • Of the many people who end up living a life of crime, how many of them do you think came from backgrounds in which they felt unconditionally loved by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Want To Die? Series

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Sep 18, 2008

It’s tough to be a teenager today. I wrote this series of messages for our new 7th graders graduating into teenage life. The third installment of this series takes a looks at the struggle of self esteem that everyone (including adults) face on a daily bas

I Wanted to Die I tried to commit suicide seven times. That’s what depression—at its deepest and darkest—can do to you. by Mandy Bennett* as told to Mark Moring The alarm clock jolted me awake at 5 o’clock, way earlier than usual. Normally, I might’ve groaned, shut it off, and gone back to sleep. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: *other

Being A Bold Witness Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 11, 2019

We need to be bold in our witness for Christ. We are one generation away from being a pagan nation.

This sermon series entitled “The Ends of the Earth” is about how we, as the body of Christ, have been directed to reach a lost world for Him. So how are we doing? Not how has the church done in the past, but how is the church in reaching the lost doing today? The fact is, we are but one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of The Man Born Blind- A Journey Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 9, 2018

The man born blind will see his life change when he encounters Jesus!

INTRODUCTION " SLIDE #1 " Have you ever thought that life had dealt you a bad hand? I mean it seems like you can never get ahead, that you have allowed your past to haunt you to this day? " When we feel like life has somehow cheated us, it is so easy to turn away and blame God for what has ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Have You Been With? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

Explores how encountering Jesus transforms our character, and how we can emulate His ways in our lives for spiritual growth.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters. It is a privilege to stand before you today, not as the one who knows all, but as a fellow pilgrim, a fellow seeker, a fellow child of God. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine drama of redemption and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Topics: New Year, Understanding Jesus, Emulating His Ways

The Collaboration Of Love And Faith Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 24, 2016

Love serves as a great motivator, and our faith is motivated by love. When our love is lacking or weak, our faith will be as well. Love and faith go hand in hand, working together as we strive to serve the Lord, consistent with His will.

The Collaboration of Love and Faith 1 John 5: 1-5 Today we enter the fifth and final chapter of John’s first epistle. Consistent with previous teaching, John continues to deal with love, a subject he has spoken of at length. We have considered much concerning our love for the Lord and our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist