Sermons on Hostile To God:

From Pit To Place

Contributed by James Harrington on Feb 18, 2003

The story of Joseph helps us to choose to overlook unfair offenses, overcome enormous obstacles and model a virtue that is fast becoming lost in or hostile age.

From Pit to Palace Genesis 32:22-32 In David Aikman’s book Great Souls: Six Who Changed the Century, he profiles six leaders of the 20th century who he argues triumphed over criticism, adversity and opposition. Aikman writes, “I’ve always personally been inspired by the lives of great people. It ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Gracious God Grows His Church

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008

Pentectost 9(B) - Our gracious God grows his church. God tears down the wall of hostility. God then builds up with living materials.

OUR GRACIOUS GOD GROWS HIS CHURCH (Outline) July 13, 2008 -- PENTECOST 9 -- Ephesians 2:13-22 INTRO: There is a certain excitement in undertaking a project. It might be a building project or study project. In either case the project has a starting point, mid-point, and completion. At ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Living In A Lion’s Den Without Being Eaten

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 30, 2014

Many times we are attacked. We see 5 characteristics about Daniel that, when the lions came to eat him, were the things responsible for keeping him from being devoured.

LIVING IN A LION’S DEN WITHOUT BEING EATEN Dan. 6:1-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HELPING OUT 1. We all love it when other drivers blow their horns at us. It can really test your Christianity! I remember the story of… 2. Sandra, while out driving her car, stopped to obey a red light ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Breaking Down The Walls

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 8, 2019

Just as the Apostle Paul had to deal with separations between Jewish and Gentile Christians in his day, we need to deal with separations between white and black churches (and many other ethnicities as well) today.

(This sermon was preached in 1997 and needs updated examples) There was once a subway car, almost empty, except for a Chinese man and a Jewish man, who sat in their seats, silently, holding their newspapers high as they read. Suddenly the Jewish man stood up, rolled up his newspaper, walked over ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

When Nations Are Shaken

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 3, 2016

When threatened by hostile states, how shall a nation respond? And who shall lead the nation to deliverance?

“The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; he frustrates the plans of the peoples. The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage! The LORD looks ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Favor In The Sight Of God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 27, 2014

Favor in the sight of God is an exciting and fruitful place to be.

Favor in the Sight of God August 24, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Favor in the sight of God is an exciting and fruitful place to be. Focus Passage: Genesis 6:5-8 Supplemental Passage: "For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God's Will

Contributed by John Romeo Verastigue Etis on Dec 9, 2014

Three (3) Divine ways in knowing God's Will 1. Divine Dedication 2. Divine Isolation 3. Divine Transformation

Read Ephesians 5:15-17 ESV In order to do God's will we must first know his will. In order to have real satisfaction, rest, and contentment in the Christian life -- and there is no true rest outside the Christian life -- we must have the full assurance that we are doing the will of God. The soul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church

Knowledge Of Scripture Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2010

Timothy’s knowledge of the Scriptures was pivotal/formative to his overcoming a hostile environment. Knowledge of the Scriptures is pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment. How is it helpful? Pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment is A

OVERCOMING a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-IV—2Timothy 3:10-17 A—IMITATION of APOSTLES-I-III(3:10-14) B—KNOWLEDGE of SCRIPTURES(3:15-17) Need: Knowledge of the Word of God can help us to Overcome a Hostile Environment. B— KNOWLEDGE of SCRIPTURES(3:15-17) Understanding the WRITTEN WORD(3:15-17) Timothy’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy City, The New Jerusalem

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 22, 2001

John, in the Revelation, sees a vision of the New Jerusalem, the Bride of Christ, the Church, as a climax of God’s redemptive purposes, an encouragement and challenge to believers still living in a dark and hostile world.

THE HOLY CITY, THE NEW JERUSALEM When we look out on our world it’s easy to be pessimistic – with countries at outright war and others threatening each other, the environment at risk through global warming, disease and disaster. Evil seems to abound, with downright wickedness, injustice and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Be Reconciled To God

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 26, 2013

A sermon on reconciliation to God (Material adapted from Leon Morris' book, The Atonement: It's Meaning and Significance, Chapter 6, Reconciliation)

HoHum: When Elizabeth married the famous poet Robert Browning, her parents were so upset they disowned her. She and her husband settled far from home in Florence, Italy. Elizabeth loved her mother and father and did everything she could to be reconciled with them. Several times a month she wrote ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mighty God Sermon Vii: Trust God And Give Thanks Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 17, 2020

The reality that we live in a hostile environment challenges Christians to stay focused on the coming of Christ to receive us unto Himself, to stay away from evil, to stay in touch with God's Will as revealed in God's Holy Word.

IN ALL THINGS TRUST GOD AND GIVE THANKS FOR THE GOOD THAT COMES FROM HIM Things turn out best for folks who trust God because God helps folks who trust Him to make the best of the way things turn out. To trust God in all things is to give thanks in everything. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

"Stay The Course"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 29, 2016

Whether disappointments, discouragement or a hostile culture Christians are call to "Stay the Course" committed to God's mission in the world!

Cornerstone Church June 19, 2016 “Stay the Course” John 21:1-19 The captain of a ship looked into the dark night and saw ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Bible - God's Word, And God's Power

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jun 16, 2004

The Bible is highly underrated. Today we will see just how powerful it really is.

Galatians 1:11-24: The Bible – God’s Word, and God’s Power Last week I could see that Father’s Day was coming. All the advertisements in the paper told me that it was time for me to go out and buy a manly gift for my father. All week long, that’s what the newspapers have been telling you to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Imitation Of Apostles-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 27, 2010

Timothy’s imitation of Paul was pivotal/formative to his overcoming a hostile environment. Imitation of godly people is pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment. Why? Pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment is Adherence to Authority’s...

OVERCOMING a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-I—2Timothy 3:10-17 A—IMITATION of APOSTLES(3:10-14) B—KNOWLEDGE of SCRIPTURES(3:15-17) A—IMITATION of APOSTLES-I-(3:10-14) Timothy’s imitation of Paul was pivotal/formative to his overcoming a hostile environment. Imitation of godly people is pivotal to our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Goodness Of God

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012

God is good and He wants us to enjoy His goodness.

Psalms 31:19-20 (NKJV) 19 Oh, how great is Your goodness, Which You have laid up for those who fear You, Which You have prepared for those who trust in You In the presence of the sons of men! 20 You shall hide them in the secret place of Your presence From the plots of man; You shall keep them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational