Sermons on Facing Oppositions:

Real Influence Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 14, 2014

If we want to live lives of real influence, then we must fear God, not people.

One day, a bus driver was driving along his usual route. He didn't encounter any problems for the first few stops; a few people got on, a few got off, and things went generally well. At one stop, however, a big hulk of a man got on. He was 6' 8" tall, built like a wrestler, and his arms hung down ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

18 Be Patient, Your Payday Is Coming Series

Contributed by James May on Jan 2, 2008

We must have patience while await the coming of the Lord. Patience with perseverance in the face of oppression and opposition will make us victorious.

Be Patient, Your Payday is Coming #18 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May James 5:4-6,"Behold, the hire of the laborers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Safety Net

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 18, 2012

In Nehemiah chapter 4 we see that through all the opposition that the builders of the walls faced, they could depend on God to be their safety net.

Our Safety Net Nehemiah 4: 1-15 Intro: How many of you watched this week as Felix Baumgartner jumped out of a balloon that was 24 ¼ miles up. This guy goes up and parachutes almost from outer space. While this is nowhere close to the edge of our atmosphere, (320 miles) it’s a looooooong way ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit And Evangelism Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 25, 2025

The Holy Spirit empowers believers with boldness and courage to proclaim Christ fearlessly, even in the face of opposition, making evangelism fruitful and effective.

THE HOLY SPIRIT AND EVANGELISM – Boldness To Preach Christ By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 4:29-31 Key Verse: “And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.” – ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:29-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Big Three Of Christian Living PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024

This sermon explores how we can emulate Stephen's unwavering faith, grace, power, and divine wisdom in the face of trials and opposition.

Hello, dear friends. It is indeed a joy to gather with you in this sacred space, where we can pause from the clamor of the world and tune our hearts to the gentle whisper of our Father. We find ourselves today in the company of Stephen, a man of God whose life was a radiant testimony of faith, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Topics: Living Alignment, Relationship

Fighting The Enemy From Far Off Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 6, 2010

A tactical preview of how we have to change our strategy for fighting our battles.

Fighting the Enemy from Far off Part II The battle of Elah: -- While the Philistines were posted on the stony hills covered with brushwood which bounded the valley on the south, Saul and his army were posted on a similar stony ridge on its northern side. The valley, one of the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival - Pray And Seek His Face

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

The third lesson in a multi-part series inspired by Rick Atchley’s series Revive Us Again.

PRAY AND SEEK HIS FACE II Chronicles 7:14 INTRODUCTION: In 1857 there was a 46 year old man named Jeremiah Lamphere who lived in New York City. Jeremiah loved the Lord tremendously, but he didn’t feel that he could do much for the Lord until he began to feel a burden for the lost and accepted an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Jonah 3:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chrhistians Face Each Week With Confidence

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Oct 20, 2002

What gives a Christian the ability to face each week no matter what may come? The Gospel! The fact we are God’s children! The blessings God has poured out onyo us.

1 Thessalonians 1:1-5a 1) Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. 2) We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers. 3) We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

A Happy Heart Makes The Face Cheerful

Contributed by Darrin Koone on May 10, 2002

A look at what we have to rejoice about in Chrsit primarily from the Psalms and Proverbs.

One sunny Sunday morning, Henry Jones awoke to find his wife standing over him,shaking him by the shoulder. "You have to get up," she urged. "We have to get ready for church.” "I don’t want to go to church," he replied. "I want to stay in bed.” Crossing her arms over her chest, his wife ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Not Afraid Of Their Faces: For I Am With Thee

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001

An exhortation to win souls.

Be Not Afraid of Their Faces: For I Am With Thee… Jeremiah 1:1-10 Since we are about to start Continuing Witness Training, I thought it would be good to discuss the call of Jeremiah. Many people do not witness because they do not feel called. Many have fear of rejection or physical harm. Many ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-10, Psalm 107:2, 1 Peter 3:15-16, Psalm 81:10, Jeremiah 33:3, 2 Corinthians 10:4-6, Proverbs 23:6-7, Jeremiah 1:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

How To Face Life Challenges 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

This sermon deals with the beattitudes blessed are the meek and the ones who thirst and hunger for righteousness.

How To Face Life’s Challenges Part II 3/11/2001 New Life Psalm 46:1-11 Colossians 3:12-17 Our vision as a church includes bringing people into a right relationship with God and with each other by introducing them to Jesus Christ. Our goal is to bring new life into the lives of all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, Matthew 5:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Face Life Challenges 3 Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

This sermon deals with the beattitudes of mercry and pure in heart.

How To Face Life’s Challenges Part III 3/25/2001 NLF Psalm 32:1-11 Eph 5:1-20 Matthew 5:7-9 How many of you had some problems in your home or on the job last week in which things did not go the way you had wanted them to go? One thing about life is, if we keep living, it will keep on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-9, Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Facing Life With God’s Help

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000

Almost all of us have had days of anxiety & stress & frayed nerve endings, & we need to learn how to deal with them.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019) TEXT: Psalm 46:1-11 A. Have you ever heard the story of "Alexander and his Horrible, Terrible, Not Good, Very Bad Day"? Some of you have, but for those who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Faces Of Deception (The Ninth Commandment) Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

Since truth exists we ought to seek the truth, tell the truth, live the truth, and share the truth with others.

"Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive." That’s what Sir Walter Scott said almost 200 years ago, and it’s just as true today as it was then. Yet that doesn’t stop most of us from lying, does it? The 1992 book The Day America Told the Truth found that 91% of us lie ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:20, Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Life Hits You In The Face Series

Contributed by Tim George on Feb 5, 2001

Since we all have troubles how do we face those troubles?

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” (James 1:2-4) A recent request for sick leave to the U.S.S. Saratoga read: ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist