SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Handling Opposition:

showing 3,601-3,615 of 49,102
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Dean Meadows avatar

    If Tomorrow Never Comes!

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jan 22, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,094 views

    This is a sermon that makes you think about what you should do today and not put off till tomorrow!

    If TOMORROW never comes! 1/9/11 Someday there will be words that go something like this; “Today we are here to remember the life of insert your name? They were love by many and will be missed”. There are two things that I dislike about the job of a pastor; the marrying and the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Did Jesus Fail?

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 1, 2009
     | 5,114 views

    This message explains why Jesus could not perform a great work in His hometown of Nazareth.

    Text: “He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them” (Mark 6:5). If Jesus could not do any more miracles here in Nazareth He must be classified as a failure. Do you agree with that statement? If you or I try to write a book or a song and we are ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Distracted, Deaf, And Disturbed

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,103 views

    Mary and Martha both knew Jesus, but Mary was doing what was more important. Sometimes, we need to spend time dedicated to God, and away from the fast paced, hectic way of the world.

    Distracted, Deaf, and Disturbed Luke 10:38-42 Introduction The story from today’s gospel message centers on the actions of two individuals, Martha and Mary. The Apostle John tells us that Martha and Mary were the sisters of Lazarus and very close to Jesus. It’s ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Judgment Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,720 views

    In the processes of our life, we should be preparing for the Judgment to come.

    How to Do Life Judgment Is Coming! James 2:12-13 * Once when Alabama was playing Auburn, Coach Bear Bryant sent in his 2nd string quarterback with instructions to run on every play and he had better not pass the ball. Alabama led by three points and only had to run the clock out to win. Three downs ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    Stunted Growth Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,728 views

    The Corinthian error of stopping at salvation and seeking to add to our faith from other sources is an easy and common one to make - but also dangerous and harmful to our spiritual health.

    SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today II. DEALING WITH OBVIOUS DISEASES A. CANCER “STUNTED GROWTH” (1 Cor. 3:1-23) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, February 8, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: Ever try arguing with a baby? ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    When Loss Comes Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,230 views

    When loss comes we do many things, some bad, some ok, but there is really only one 'best' thing for us to do... TURN TO JESUS!

    Sermon Title: When Loss Comes To Our Lives Sermon Text: John 11:17-44 [ESV] Sermon Series: Recognizing and Responding to God’s Word The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. was dedicated in 1982. During the first 15 years, 54,000 items were left at the Wall. Today it still takes ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Discerning The Conflict

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,036 views

    Wisdom and discernment are great gifts of God.

    Discerning the Conflict Aug. 30, 2009 (PM) FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.5 And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord.6 There are varieties of effects, but the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    The Desire Of The Humble

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,804 views

    When a person is truly humble before his Father, the desires of the heart change, joy becomes greater, and life more fulfilling and complete.

    The Desire of the Humble Prairie Baptist Church – 11/1/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 10 Key verse: Psalm 10:17-18 - 17LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart; You will cause Your ear to hear, 8To do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    The Revelation Of Jesus Christ # 2 Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,079 views

    Revelation is an open book in which God reveals His plans and purposes to His church. When Daniel finished writing his prophecy over 500 years B.C., he was instructed in Dan. 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the

    REV. Study- # 2 -Rev.1:1-6 4-25-09 Revelation is an open book in which God reveals His plans and purposes to His church. When Daniel finished writing his prophecy over 500 years B.C., he was instructed in Dan. 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    The Two Commandments Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,842 views

    This message from Exodus deals with the 10 commandments found in Exodus 20, and also points to how Jesus interpreted the 10 commandments by making them into just two.

    The Two Commandments Exodus 19-24 CHCC: April 5, 2009 INTRODUCTION: There was a Gallup Poll taken in 1990 which indicated that only 47% of the adult population in the United States knew more than five out of ten of the commandments. In fact, more people claimed to live by the ten ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Rightly Dividing The Word:

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,530 views

    God has given us His Word and we’re to be careful not to try and make His Word fit what we may have heard down through the years just because we may have heard or been taught certain things about the Bible according to what Grandpa may have said.

    RIGHTLY DIVIDING THE WORD: 2ND Tim. 2:15 Today I’ll talk for a little while about rightly dividing the WORD. And let me say here at the very beginning that I’m certainly not a Bible scholar by any means, but I do believe that God has given us His Word and we’re to be ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010
     | 2,891 views

    Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? Setting the stage for the Spirit of God are acts of...

    B-SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT-IV—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 11 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are... 1. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Bentley avatar

    Divorce, From A Divorced Preacher's Perspective

    Contributed by Jason Bentley on May 13, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,479 views

    Divorce is one of the most devastating things a person may have to endure in this life. It's destruction is rampant, and it is growing. Jesus has a message of hope and healing, but are we as a church delivering that message?

    Handling the Subject Classic Tone I’m not sure how to approach this subject. It is something that is very personal to me and may be to many of you. Yet, it is something that is rarely dealt with properly, if at all. Divorce. It’s a nasty little word, isn’t it. We ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Joy In Times Of Trial - James 1:2-4 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 14, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,972 views

    Count it pure joy in times of trial, testing and temptation??? That's CRAZY, right? No so fast, partner! This whole plan of salvation us upside down to this world; God dying for our sins? Why not joy in times of trouble! God is for us and with us! PTL!!

    As we take a look at our newest memory Scripture let’s look at the preceding verse James 1:1 “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings.” Who is this James? There were two of the twelve named James Matthew ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Interruptions Or Opportunities?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,944 views

    What if ministry is interruptions?

    “Interruptions or Opportunities?” Mark 1:40-45 How do you react to interruptions? Think about that for a moment. Think about times you have had your plans interrupted. Perhaps you had bought plan tickets to visit someone or go on vacation and your flight is delayed. How did you ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist