Sermons on Opposers:

Dealing With Criticism Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Mar 19, 2020

This sermon is based on how to deal with criticism as a child of God based on the life of Nehemiah.

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Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:5, Proverbs 27:6, Ephesians 4:15, 2 Timothy 2:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Christian And Government Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 10, 2020

As Paul discusses the transformed life Christians are called to, he addresses the need for Christians to submit to the governing authorities and to pay their obligations of taxes and respect.

A. A young boy, who wanted $100.00 very badly, prayed for two weeks but nothing happened. 1. Then he decided to write God a letter requesting $100.00. 2. When the postal authorities received the boy’s letter to God, they decided to send it to the President of the United States. 3. The President ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does God Ordain/Allow Evil And Suffering?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 12, 2022

Within the church, there is a belief that everything is under the direct sovereign control of God, therefore He ordains what satan and his minions do.

It is also believed that when people get sick or suffer horrible tragedies, it is the will of God because He "allowed/ordained" it. God is the Holy and transcendent one. He is sovereign, omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent and omnibenevolent. He knows all things past, present, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4, James 1:16-17, John 8:42-44, Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heavenly Help For Hard Times (Victorious Living In A Vicious World) Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 21, 2003

This world can be tough on Christians. Some cave in and live in powerless mediocrity, but Jesus didn’t die to build a church of wimps. Paul’s instruction to Timothy is timely for today’s trials!

Heavenly Help for Hard Times (Victorious Living in a Vicious World) (flip a coin) Heads or tails? This happens at the beginning of many sporting events today. Flipping a coin to determine who would begin a game goes all the way back to the Greek Olympic games where they believed the gods ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17, Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Baptize Infants

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 12, 2004

Why do we baptize infants? A look at the New Testament, Old Testament, and church history.

Genesis 17:9-13 9 Then God said to Abraham, "As for you, you must keep my covenant, you and your descendants after you for the generations to come. 10 This is my covenant with you and your descendants after you, the covenant you are to keep: Every male among you shall be circumcised. 11 You are to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Real With Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 5, 2003

Hostility comes from the obsessed, self-absorbed heart, and often offers permission for random acts of violence. Jesus got real with His enemies by naming their madness but trusting His own defense to God.

Stress strengthens. That is a physical fact. It is also a spiritual truth. Stress strengthens us. When we face opposition, we grow. When we deal with differences, we become stronger than we were. Strange as it may seem, and unpleasant though it may feel, give thanks when you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-50

Denomination: Baptist

How Obstacles Become Opportunities

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 5, 2002

Four people-principles to help us turn stress into success!

1 Corinthians 16:8,9 - "But I will tarry in Ephesus until Pentecost. For a great and effective door has been opened unto me, and there are many adversaries." USA Today published the results of the following Hilton survey in January 2001: Percentage of Americans who say they: Need more fun: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Recognize An Antichrist Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Nov 1, 2001

A Biblical Profile of an Antichrist

How To Identify Antichrist by Steven Dow 1 John 2:18-23 October 28, 2001 INTRODUCTION: There is much speculation today about whether or not we are living in the end times. Such speculation has been on the rise for the last fifty plus years. It started back in 1948 when Israel became a nation ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-23

Rich Man And Poor Man

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Jan 28, 2001

The way we behave toward people indicates what we really believe about God!

RICH MAN, POOR MAN James 2:1-13 The secretary picked up the phone and heard a very countryfied voice on the other end saying; “I want to talk to the head hog at the trough!” Puzzled, the secretary said, “Excuse me sir?” He repeated; “I want to talk to the head hog at the trough!” She then ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Appearances Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by George Rennau on Feb 21, 2001

You can be prepared for his appearing

Title: The Three Appearances of Jesus Christ 2 Tim. 3:1-9 But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. 2People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3without love, unforgiving, slanderous, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:26-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When A Church Prays Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 15, 2000

The power and nature of prayer.

“WHEN A CHURCH PRAYS” Acts 4:23-31 “And when they had prayed...” This morning I want to ask every member or active attending non-member to join me in a season of prayer for this church. I believe that it is essential that every member be involved in the process of prayer. There is incredible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Pride Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 24, 2006

A life livedin pride is compared to a life lived in perspective.

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 4:6-21 TITLE: “THE PROBLEM OF PRIDE” INTRODUCTION: A. A young lawyer has just opened his new practice. On his very first day, he sits at his desk waiting and hoping for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Tell Me What To Do Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 14, 2003

This sermon uses David’s experience with King Saul to teach biblical attitudes toward authority that God places over our lives. The limitations of scope in such authority and the basis of our respect for authority are discussed.

Don’t Tell Me What to Do! Submission to Human Authority I 2/17/02 Follow with me as we read I Samuel 24. This incident occurred during a very difficult time in David’s life. King Saul had listed him as #1 in the “Ten Most Wanted” fugitives in Israel. David had been running for his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22, Romans 13:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

A Great Light

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 18, 2005

The message of Christmas is: 1. God is the sovereign ruler of the world. 2. Evil cannot win. 3. The world is coming to a wonderful conclusion.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, each year displays a twenty-foot blue spruce Christmas tree covered with angels, with a beautiful eighteenth century Neapolitan nativity scene underneath. In many ways it is a very familiar scene. There are shepherds who have been jarred awake by the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Believers We Need To Study The Word Of God Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Dec 7, 2004

Believers we need to study the Word of God

            1st Timothy 4: If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed. 7But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness. 8For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible