Sermons on Handling Opposition:

Be Strong - Be

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 5, 2008

BE STRONG. In today’s economic and climatologically erratic conditions & worldwide unrest, we must be firm in our hope, and strong in the Grace of the LORD. Paul encouraged Timothy to Be Strong. This is to encourage every believer to build their faith

10.05.2008.Sermon.Be Strong By William Akehurst, HSWC BE STRONG. In today’s economic and climatologically erratic conditions and worldwide unrest, we must be firm in our hope, and strong in the LORD. Paul encouraged Timothy to Be Strong. This is to encourage every believer to build their faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perfect Being Perfected

Contributed by David Leach on Apr 3, 2015

Can a Christian be perfect in Christ yet still be being perfected?

There is much confusion within the Church on this subject. Most Christians seem to agree with the world and say that “nobody is perfect” meaning every Christian is still “imperfect”. We can safely assume they would exempt Christ from these statements. Also in most Christian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make A Joyful Sound

Contributed by Pastor David Parla on Oct 6, 2020

When they blew the 300 trumpets, the LORD set every man’s sword against his comrade and against all the army…..” Have you tried blowing the trumpet – I mean blowing the ‘trumpet of prayer’ when your life is in shambles?

Judges 7:22”When they blew the 300 trumpets, the LORD set every man’s sword against his comrade and against all the army…..” Have you tried blowing the trumpet – I mean blowing the ‘trumpet of prayer’ when your life is in shambles? Have you tried blowing the trumpet when the doctor sets a date ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Psalm 18:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jtv: A Temptation Island #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 30, 2019

Jesus' temptation and success provides us hope through an understanding of God’s inner workings when we are tempted.

This week we begin a new 6-week message series entitled, “Jesus Television or JTV.” The premise is that for Americans, who watch an average of 4 ½ hours of TV per day, 32 hours per week (Nielsen Media Research – www.buzzle.com) , the TV and its program represent almost a 1/3 of person’s waking ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-13, Mark 4:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wise Living And Discipleship Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 20, 2019

Everything is connected when you are a true disciple of Jesus.

Wise Living and Discipleship (Proverbs 27:8-13) 1. This is a true story: For the second week in a row, my son and I were the only ones who showed up for his soccer team’s practice. Frustrated, I told him, “Please tell your coach that we keep coming for practice, but no one is ever here.” My son ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Judgment Of False Teachers Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 16, 2013

False trachers will be judged!

We noted last week that God warns Christians of false prophets and teachers even inside Christian churches! False teachers will (from 2 Peter 2): interpret the Bible out of context say there are many ways to get to heaven, not just Jesus Christ promise a cure-all for all problems find excuses not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Giant From The Past

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Jun 1, 2022

Caleb, one of the twelve spies which Moses sent into Canaan, was a very worthy man because he followed the Lord fully (Deuteronomy 1:34-36).

Introduction. There are many Old Testament people that are distinguished by imperfections such as Samson, Solomon, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Aaron. Yet there are a few whose lives were exceptionally godly such as Enoch, Samuel, and Daniel. Caleb, one of the twelve spies which Moses sent into ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:34-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Justly, Mercifully, Humbly

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 29, 2024

A reflection on Micah 6:8 in its Scriptural context

This passage, verse 8, without its context, is deeply inspiring all by its lonesome. We used to have a staff member, Maryellen Parker Boyes, who had this passage tattooed on her wrists. My brother's tombstone has this passage on it. This passage, verse 8, without its context, is deeply ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Gives You A Seat Among Princes Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 12, 2025

God has the power to lift men from lowly positions and establish them in places of honour and influence.

THE GOD WHO GIVES YOU A SEAT AMONG PRINCES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 2:7-8 Key Verse: “He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Instructions For Ministry (Matthew 10:5-42)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 10, 2025

In these verses, Matthew describes the responsibilities given to the apostles by the Lord Jesus. He anointed them with special powers and abilities to show people the power of God but also warned Mark 13;9-13of coming persecution for the cause of the Gospel.

The Lord Jesus gave the apostles specific responsibilities and gifts to minister to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. His role as the Promised Messiah would be to not deliver the nation from the bondage of Rome, but to free them and all people from a far worse bondage, that of sin and it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-15, Mark 6:7-13, Mark 13:9-13, Luke 9:1-6, Luke 21:12-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Be Ready To Defend Your Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 10, 2025

The world is full of questions. Some ask with curiosity, others with skepticism, and still others with outright hostility. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to be ready to respond. Our faith should not only be lived out but also defended with wisdom and grace.

Go! And Be Ready to Defend Your Faith Introduction: A Call to Stand Firm The world is full of questions. Some ask with curiosity, others with skepticism, and still others with outright hostility. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to be ready to respond. 1 Peter 3:15 (NLT) instructs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Colossians 3:17, Romans 10:9, 2 Timothy 2:15, Jude 1:3, Colossians 4:6, Matthew 5:16, Ephesians 4:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discovering And Fulfilling Your Divine Assignment

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 12, 2025

Every human being is born for a purpose, but not everyone discovers or fulfils it. God did not create you to merely exist — He designed you to accomplish a unique divine assignment that will bring Him glory and bless humanity.

DISCOVERING AND FULFILLING YOUR DIVINE ASSIGNMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Key Verse: Jeremiah 1:5 – “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Complete In Christ (Part 2)

Contributed by Tony Bartolucci on Oct 18, 2000

Exposition of Colossians 2:8b dealing with the believer's sufficiency in Jesus Christ.

{Not a manuscript: transcribed from cassette recording} Well I trust you have your Bibles with you, so please take them with me and let’s read our passage again this morning. Let’s open up to Colossians chapter 2 and let’s read verses 8 through 10 together. The apostle Paul writing to the church ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: *other

From Trials To Wisdom - James 1:4-6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 20, 2020

Exactly how does suffering produce perseverance?

James 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must ...read more

Scripture: James 1:4-6

Jesus Christ's View Of Persecution

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on May 5, 2005

To inform believers that persecution is part of the Christian life.

DATE JESUS CHRIST’S VIEW OF PERSECUTION Matthew 5:9-13; Acts 4:15-21. INTRODUCTION: (Mat 5:13) "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men." The N.T. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:9-13

Denomination: Baptist