Sermons on Facing Oppositions:

Esther's Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 19, 2011

Esther became a hero because she responded to the call on her life to become an intermediary for the people of Israel. She is a Bible super hero because she was teachable, she knew when to call on God for His help, she became courageous in the face of dea

Esther’s Story Opening thoughts to the series - “BC justice league” – God’s biblical super heroes before Christ. Over the last few weeks we have been sharing the power of the story! We have been looking at how a person’s life can make a difference in the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Battle Belongs To The Lord

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 14, 2024

Jehoshaphat faced an impossible foe. He was outnumbered, out-gunned, and out-maneuvered. He knew his only hope was divine intervention. He called on God & God answered. We need to know that the battle belongs to the Lord, not us!

THE BATTLE BELONGS TO THE LORD 2 Chron. 20:2-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BRAIN TRANSPLANT NEEDED 1. A man needed a brain transplant and met with a brain surgeon to discuss the prices. The surgeon said, “One pound of chimpanzee brain costs $1,000. One pound of human brain costs $5,000. Lastly, one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:2-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"depression (Part 3): How To Deal With Depression According To Psalm 143" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 11, 2021

We have learned types of depression, how hundreds of million people around the world had been affected by it and the factors that cause it, and how to deal with it. Today we will learn from King David how he dealt with the depression he wrote of in Psalm 143.

An artist once tried to paint a portrait of Charles Spurgeon. After much frustration, he said, "I can't paint you. Your face is different every day. You are never the same." Spurgeon was the most popular preacher in the Victorian era called "The Prince of Preachers." He ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:17, Galatians 5:18, 2 Timothy 3:16, Proverbs 3:5, Psalm 34:18, Psalm 103:1-5, Psalm 42:9-11, Isaiah 59:2, Matthew 11:28, Psalm 50:15, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Still Struggling Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

Much like David, we too may find ourselves still struggling with the same issues, temptations, and personal battles. Psalm 43 encourages us that although we may still struggle, we are not alone, and there are real reasons behind the struggles we face.

TREASURES FROM THE PSALMS WED PM MARCH 27, 2024 CBCKING Still Struggling! Psalm 43 Introduction: Psalm 43 = companion/ sequel to Psalm 42 – same theme – tone – song. Refrain: v.5 – same 42:5,11 Psalm 42 = Psalmist dealing with a cast down soul (vv.5,6,11) – emotional crisis… heavy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God In Troubling Times Psalm 56:4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 31, 2024

Psalm 56:4 is a powerful verse that teaches us about trusting God amid fear and adversity. King David wrote this psalm during a time of great personal distress, and his words resonate deeply with anyone who has faced fear and uncertainty.

Trusting God in Troubling Times Psalm 56:4 Psalm 56:4 (NLT): "I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me?" Introduction Today, we delve into Psalm 56:4, a powerful verse that teaches us about trusting God in the midst ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:4, 2 Peter 1:4, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 41:10, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 10:28, Romans 8:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's 20/20 Foresight

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005

Using the Bible’s foreviews of the careers of John the Baptist and the Prophet Jeremiah, this sermon encourages believers to persevere in the expectation that God has just as clearly foreseen their conformity to the image of Christ.

Third Sunday in Advent Jeremiah 1:4-19, Luke 1:26-45 “God’s 20/20 Foresight” We have all heard the proverb that says, “Hindsight is always 20-20.” I don’t know of another proverb that says anything similarly pithy and witty about foresight. An obvious reason, I suppose, is that foresight ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

You Can Cook In Small Pots.(Spurgeon)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 8, 2016

Spurgeon: DO NOT HOLD BACK BECAUSE YOU CAN NOT PREACH IN ST. PAUL'S CATHERAL. BE CONTENT TO TALK TO ONE OR TWO PEOPLE IN A COTTAGE. YOU CAN COOK IN SMALL POTS AS WELL AS BIG ONES. LITTLE PIGEONS CAN CARRY GREAT MESSAGES.

YOU CAN COOK IN SMALL POTS! WHAT IS THE VALUE OF A SEED?--- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a pint jar of corn seeds. If needed candy corn? IF YOU LISTEN CLOSELY TO EACH PERSON'S ARGUMENT THEIR WAY IS RIGHT... THIS IS HARMLESS. I CAN PLAY WITH SIN AND STILL BE RIGHT. John ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Eye On The Prize PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024

Encourages believers to persevere in sharing the gospel, adapting to reach all people, and to strive for the eternal prize through disciplined spiritual living.

Good morning, dear friends. I trust you've come here today with hearts ready to receive and spirits eager to be filled. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family - a family united under the banner of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-27

Topics: Perseverance

Understanding What Paul Understood Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2016

In this sermon, we look at some of the difficulties that Paul faced and how he endured them by trusting in God. He understood that God would always be with him, and that although God would not remove the difficulties, God would enable him to overcome.

Introduction: A. M. Scott Peck’s 1978 best-selling book, The Road Less Traveled, opens with these words: “Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Many Options?

Contributed by John Oquinn on Oct 10, 2018

A person faces limitless options in life. We are bombarded by choices. How do you like your coffee? Starbucks offers more than 80,000 coffee combinations. How about a drink from Sonic? They offer 168,894 drink possibilities.

A person faces limitless options in life. We are bombarded by choices. Wanna watch TV? There are literally thousands of channels available. How about a college? There are 2 year & 4 year colleges, Technical Colleges, Campus or on-line colleges. How do you like your coffee? Starbucks offers ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Your Perspective?

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Oct 26, 2006

Contrasting Job with the Rich Young Ruler forces us to consider the priorities in our own life. Our ability to face the inevitable losses and tragedy in life is determined by our perspective on life. By setting our sights on things above, we are better

Whenever the phone rings at 2 o’clock in the morning, you hope that it’s a wrong number, that nothing’s really wrong, and that you can go back to sleep. Middle-of-the-night phone calls are rarely good, as the caller must think it’s pretty important in order to wake you from your sleep. Melody’s a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Nazarene

A Look Behind The Scenes Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

God has given us every good and perfect gift...everything we could ever have need of to endure...to face trials and temptations...and to come through to victory...maturity...and one day to receive the crown of life.

A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES JAMES 1:12 18 READ James 1:12 18 James brings us back to the beginning of things again, reminding us of our basic position...that we move forward through trials and tests to maturity. And he goes back to the same truth as an introduction to a new perspective on things. He ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Man Vs Wild

Contributed by John Perry on Jan 12, 2011

The wilderness really reveals what we are. We see two different groups of people in our text facing the same conditions, environment & circumstances. One group of people is dying while the other group is thriving. What makes the difference?

Bunbury Wed pm 12/01/11 “Man Vs Wild” Intro: *** The survival expert & ex British SAS soldier Bear Grylls has b/co famous for his series of reality survival documentaries where he is dropped from the air into remote locations of hostile territory w/ the mission of surviving & finding ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus And The Storms Of Life (Short Version)

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 25, 2013

Where do you go when you face a storm in your life. Go to Jesus, and trust in him. A shorter version of a sermon by the same title, this sermon looks a trials through the experience of the disciples who experienced a storm on the Sea of Galilee.

Jesus And The Storms Of Life (Short version) Chuck Sligh August 25, 2013 TEXT: Matthew 14:22-33 – “And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Stand For Jesus Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 4, 2008

In a world that is hostile to the message of Jesus, do we dare to stand for him whatever the cost?

TAKE A STAND FOR JESUS Taking a stand on any issue requires conviction. You have to believe that what you are standing firm on is somehow the most righteous position you can think of. Without this conviction you will be swayed by persuasive argument to give up your position, or at least to see ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30, Philippians 1:28

Denomination: Mennonite