Sermons on Facing Oppositions:

The Masqueraders Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 4, 2015

The devil and his workers will not appear as satan & deceivers. They will appear to be on your side & on God’s side. But they will take your attention off God, off Jesus Christ, off sharing His Gospel & place attention on man & his frailties.

2 CORINTHIANS 11: 11-15 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE MASQUERADERS [Matthew 24: 1-5 / 1 John 4:1-3] A attack on the purity of Paul's motives was a disguise for the false preachers actions. They acted like they were concerned for what was right so that they could divide the unity of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Up To Spiritual Deception

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

Nehemiah, we discover the power of determination in finishing what God begins in our lives… - As we saw in previous weeks, Nehemiah… unfinished walls… a parallel to our lives… Opposition… discourage the people… Opposition… pressures… Anyone Here feel pre

Intro: Determination is the single greatest attribute of success. - 3 doctors who studied 6,000 marriages and 3,000 divorces and concluded “There may be nothing more important in marriage than determination” (Parrots p.49) - Not to say determination on one partner’s part can save a marriage, but ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Carl Benge on Aug 25, 2007

A sermon on being ready to come face to face with God.

This summer I have performed two weddings, and a constant theme that ran through both for preparation was time. The closer the date became the more the couple, especially the brides, realized they had so much to do and little time to get it done. In the end both weddings went off without too ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Methodist

79. Revelation 8-12 - The Dragon Vs The Woman Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

We come face to face with the ultimate source of evil

IN GOD'S IMAGE 79 - REVELATION 8-12 - THE DRAGON VS THE WOMAN This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:9-10, Revelation 9:11, Revelation 9:2-3, Revelation 9:20-21, Revelation 11:15, Revelation 12:1-10, Ephesians 1:19-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

The Arrest Of A Preacher Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 30, 2025

Acts 21:27-36 teaches us that serving Jesus sometimes results in severe opposition.

Introduction Do you sometimes struggle to stand firm against opposition from the world? Let me tell you about someone who stood firm against opposition from the world. Athanasius was a noted Christian leader of the early fourth century AD. He was born between 296 and 298 AD and died in 373 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:27-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stay!

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2025

God will encourage His servant to stand firm when opposition arises. This is demonstrated when Paul sought to leave Corinth as opposition arose. just so, God will encourage you when you are ready to throw in the towel in your own service.

“After this Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. And he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to leave Rome. And he went to see them, and because he was of the same trade he stayed with them and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Conflict

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 20, 2011

Faith is a personal experience, born in your life measured by your ability to withstand opposition and affliction.

FAITH IN CONFLICT 01/25/09 IKing 18:41-45 41 And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain. 42 So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth Liberates Charity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 25, 2009

Without truth, our charity degenerates into sentimentalism, and can be totally perverted into its opposite.

Monday of 17th week in Course July 27, 2009 Caritas in Veritate (3) Joachim Jeremias taught that the parables about the Church should be read holistically. For instance, Jesus would say, “The kingdom of God is like this situation: you plant the tiniest seed, and without your doing much, it grows ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Catholic

The Cross

Contributed by David Butcher on Oct 21, 2006

The importance of the cross in the life of the believer TODAY. Especially in the light of opposition in the UK to this Christian symbol

Galatians 6:11-18 NLT 11 Notice what large letters I use as I write these closing words in my own handwriting. 12 Those who are trying to force you to be circumcised are doing it for just one reason. They don’t want to be persecuted for teaching that the cross of Christ alone can save. 13 And even ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Signs Of Life

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 9, 2023

Taking, hoarding and passivity are signs of death. But the signs of life are the opposite: receiving, giving, and acting.

There was a popular song about 30 years ago which some of you might remember. It went, “They’re rioting in Africa, they’re starving in Spain, there’s hurricanes in Florida and Texas needs rain" ...and ending with “What nature doesn’t do to us will be done by our fellow man.” It only needs a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"It’s All About Jesus”

Contributed by Austin Calder on Sep 21, 2020

I want us to realize and know that it is not if, but when opposition from the enemy will come.

Acts Ch. 4 The Early Church started out strong. Things were exciting and thousands of people were following Jesus. There were mighty signs, wonders, healing, etc.… going on all the time. The Church was experiencing phenomenal growth; but all of a sudden, things began to change dramatically. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Martha, Martha

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 12, 2019

The docility of Mary is the opposite of willfulness of her sister Martha (Self-will run riot)

Recently I read about a Sunday school class for three-year old’s. Their lesson for the day was the story of Jesus’ visit to the home of Mary and Martha. Afterwards, the teacher asked, “What would you do if Jesus were coming to your house today?” One little girl quickly replied, “I would tell my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Genesis 18:1-10, Colossians 1:24-28

Denomination: Catholic

The God Who Causes Your Horn To Be Exalted Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 22, 2025

God elevates His people, honours them above opposition, and strengthens them to prevail.

THE GOD WHO CAUSES YOUR HORN TO BE EXALTED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 92:10 “But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.” – Psalm 92:10 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 2:1-10, Deuteronomy 28:7, Luke 1:52, Psalm 75:10, Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Enduring Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Jesus tells Peter that the nature of the Church is one that will endure it. No matter the opposition—it will remain.

THE CHURCH JESUS BUILDS Part 3-Enduring Sunday, March 4, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Matthew 16:18-19, “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Godly Life In Ungodly Times Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 1, 2012

As our culture and society moves in a direction that does not follow godly principles as communicated to us through the Word of God, how are believers in Jesus Christ to go about living a godly life? As opposition grows to a godly way of living, we have

A Godly Life in Ungodly times A godly life should expect opposition A godly life should expect hard choices Living a godly Life in ungodly times requires that we know Who we believe in Living a godly life brings blessing and peace Slide Intro Good morning. It is hard to believe that the year is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational