Sermons on Opposers:

Looking Forward

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 29, 2023

Two folks in the text look forward to the revealing of the Christ. Let us look forward as well.

Luke 2:22-40 Looking Forward 1. Looking Forward that’s what Simeon and Anna have been doing for years * We look forward to Christmas but Christmas is over * All the pressure preparations, presents its over * Family gatherings are over until another Christmas * Simeon looked forward to see the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Methodist

How Negative Speech Can Have Devastating Consequences Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 27, 2025

When we speak negative, destructive words, we unleash a toxic force that can bring harm and devastation into our lives.

In the book of Proverbs, Solomon writes, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits" (Proverbs 18:21). This verse highlights the profound impact of our words on ourselves and those around us. When we speak negative, destructive words, we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:4, Proverbs 18:21

The Favoritism

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

When faced with choosing between friends or family members, the dilemma intensifies. This is where favoritism, the act of unfairly preferring one person or thing over others, comes into the picture.

Greetings to all. Let's ponder on something: each day, we make 35,000 decisions! They can be trivial, like selecting socks, or monumental, like deciding how to allocate our time and energy in relationships. When faced with choosing between friends or family members, the dilemma intensifies. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Parenting In A Secular World Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 7, 2024

As parents, we have a sacred responsibility to raise our children in a way that pleases God. And as we seek to do so, we can find encouragement and guidance in God's Word.

I want to talk to you about a crucial topic that affects us all is parenting. The Bible teaches us that as parents, we have a sacred responsibility to raise our children in the ways of the Lord. But what does that mean, exactly? What does it look like to be a godly parent in a world that often ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-9

Christianity Is A Unique Worldview Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025

Theology is the study of God and His relation to the world. Doctrine is the teaching of Christianity from scriptures (just the Bible).

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Definition: Worldview is the phrase to describe your explanation of theology or doctrine. 2. Theology is the study of God and His relation to the world. ~Webster All sources. Doctrine is the teaching of Christianity from scriptures. Just the Bible. 3. Worldview is our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:8, Revelation 21:3

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing God's Personal Touch SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

A personal encounter with God can transform our lives, bringing positive change and fulfilling our deepest expectations. Just as God visited Sarah, He can also visit us, altering our circumstances for the better.

Divine visitation occurs when God, in His mercy, chooses to pay a visit to humanity. It is a time when heaven and earth collaborate, resulting in supernatural manifestations and the fulfillment of past promises and prophecies. Divine visitation brings about restoration, salvation, fruitfulness, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1

Topics: Faith, Divine Intervention

False Predictions (2 Thessalonians 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 2, 2024

Can Christians be fooled by false predictions? Let's examine this thought in 2 Thessalonians 2.

Can Christians easily be alarmed by false predictions that the day of the Lord has already come? Was a rebellion, falling away or an apostasy predicted? How can we be sure that we are not fooled? Is standing on the bedrock teachings of Jesus important? Does the truth set us apart? Let's find ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Or Who Are The Walking Twice Dead?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 12, 2024

Today we read about the dangers of false teaching and the duty to fight for the truth of God.

Jude wrote this letter to warn believers of false teachers (Colossians 2:4) that were teaching the Christians that they could do what they wanted without fear of reprisal from God. Many believers in today's churches may still act in this manner. We need to heed the warning of these false ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evil Athalia (2 Kings 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 23, 2025

Does God eventually remove evil people from power? Let's look at 2 Kings 11.

Though evil people plot and kill, does God win in His time? Let’s examine wicked Athalia’s plan and God’s victory through Jehoiada the priest in 2 Kings 11. After Jehu had killed Ahazia, king of Judah, what did Ahazia’s mother do to take the throne? When Athaliah, Ahaziah’s mother, learned of her ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Fueled By Prayer

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

Prayer unlocks personal and churchwide renewal, bringing God’s transforming power to impossible situations and turning hearts and nations toward Christ.

Introduction — When It Feels Like No One Is Listening Dr. Ralph D. Nichols of the University of Minnesota once spoke at a high school commencement when chaos broke out—crying babies, restless children, a small boy galloping up and down the aisle. Nichols tried every speaker’s trick to regain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5, Acts 4:3, Acts 12:1-5, Romans 8:15, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time - Year C. In Defense Of The Pharisee And Tax Collector

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 25, 2025

Jesus indicates that the Pharisee's virtue was destroyed by pride, but he certainly was objectively living a good moral life.

Let’s see what the Pharisee did right, and the tax collector— The Pharisee prayed- 'O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity --greedy, dishonest, adulterous -- or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, and I pay tithes on my whole income.' Jesus indicates ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Catholic

Praying For Soul Winners

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Nov 14, 2025

This message outlines four essential qualities of prayer that empower soul winners and open doors for the Gospel.

Text: Colossians 4:2–3 (KJV) Theme: The vital partnership between the prayer warrior and the soul winner. INTRODUCTION Every great movement of evangelism in Scripture was born in prayer. Before Pentecost, the disciples were praying. Before Paul and Barnabas were sent out, the church was praying. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

How God Leads Through Prayer Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2025

When prayer is wrong.

A. WHEN PRAYER IS WRONG 1. Can’t pray to make something right, that is wrong. 2. Can’t pray to force your will on God. 3. Can’t pray to make the impossible happen. Can’t make yesterday, not happen. 4. Can’t pray for God to do what He expects us to do. Save the unsaved without our obedience. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10, Exodus 15:13, Psalm 118:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Church At Smyrna Series

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Nov 12, 2004

A Sermon on the Faithfulness of Smyrna

Chapter 4 The Church at Smyrna Revelation 2:8-11 continues Christ’s address to the Seven Churches. He speaks to the church in Smyrna. This church was the church that was headed by the martyr Polycarp, a disciple of John’s in the second century. It was one of only two churches addressed in a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Blunders Of Self-Indulgent Gain-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 29, 2011

2 of 2. James warned of the danger in self-indulgent gain. Accumulation of wealth is spiritually questionable. How is self-indulgent gain dangerous? Blunders of self-indulgent gain are in their Accumulated...

Blunders of Self-indulgent Gain-II—James 5:1-8 Attention: ‘Religious’ people can make tremendous life-altering blunders. Need: James warned of the danger in self-indulgent gain Accumulation of wealth is spiritually questionable. So there are danger in self-indulgent gain. How is ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist