Sermons on Opposite:

1 The Good News Begins Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Sep 30, 2025

At the start of a new series, we look at Jesus coming to bring the good news of the Kingdom

Introduction – Beginnings Matter Have you noticed how much beginnings matter? The first line of a book, the opening scene of a film, the first note of a song — they set the tone for everything that follows. The beginning is like opening a door. If you do it with energy, warmth, and purpose, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-15

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

Submission Of Wives To Husbands

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Introd: Looking at 2 paragraphs--instructions to wives (especially those with unbelieving husbands) and balancing instructions to husbands; equal responsibility but not equal time devoted to these 2 topics I.

Introd: Looking at 2 paragraphs--instructions to wives (especially those with unbelieving husbands) and balancing instructions to husbands; equal responsibility but not equal time devoted to these 2 topics I. DESCRIPTION OF SUCH CONDUCT A. Fundamental Responsibility is Submission this is an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Pretenders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

How to help people face the facts that they are only pretending to be something they are not

The Pretenders (Acts 17:13-15) Illustration:The Bible recognizes no faith that does not lead to obedience, nor does it recognize any obedience that does not spring from faith. The two are opposite sides of the same coin. A.W. Tozer. 1. Have you ever wondered why some people pretend to do the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Final Word About The Gospel

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Jan 30, 2004

The Book of Acts closes and gives us some insights on the gospel.

A FINAL WORD ABOUT THE GOSPEL Acts 28:16-31 In the very first message from the Book of Acts, we summarized the whole message of the Book itself. Here it is in a nutshell: The Savior Went Up The Spirit Came Down The Church Went Out The Lost Came In In Acts 28, we finally see Paul arrive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:16-31

Denomination: Baptist

Dad Is With You!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 17, 2014

We can see the ‘Father heart’ of God as He encourages Joshua in his new colossal assignment!

Dad is with you! Joshua 1:9”Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." Friend, listen, there is nothing hidden from the Lord! He knows your angst, fear and worry! We can see the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grapes, Giants, Grasshoppers And God

Contributed by Edward Mccrary on Apr 29, 2009

Twelve men were sent out to “spy out “the land of Canaan. The land that God promised them the land and they only had to go and process it.

Grapes, Giants, Grasshoppers and God ………Numbers 13:17-13:33 Twelve men were sent out to “spy out “the land of Canaan. The land that God promised them the land and they only had to go and process it.(verses 1-17) When they got there ten of the men saw problems and had a bad report to delivery but ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:17-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Same Sex Marriage, A Civil Right But A Bible Wrong

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jan 14, 2010

This sermon reminds that God instituted marriage for man and woman not SAME SEX.

Text: Matthews 19:4 Terms that has distorted the sanctity of humanity: Gays-Men desiring men. Ms. Thing-Gay man. Lesbians-Women desiring women. Transgender-Acting different from the way one was born. Bisexuals-People who go both ways. Transsexual-Sexual changes. Heterosexual-desire for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Nov 30, 2018

Today we will look at two real life examples from the life of Jesus that teaches us how to use common sense and approach faith in a Biblically-Balanced way.

Luke 6:1-11 Introduction: Expound on the Old Testament Sabbath and the New Testament, first day of the week, gatherings by the church. Today we will look at two real life examples from the life of Jesus that teaches us how to use common sense and approach faith in a Biblically - Balanced ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11, Luke 6:1-5, Luke 6:6-11, 1 Samuel 21:1-9, Revelation 12:9-10, Romans 10:17, Galatians 5:6, Mark 11:22-24, Mark 11:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Don't Quit- Be Equally Yoked Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 14, 2022

This is the 111th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 13th sermon from 2 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#111] DON’T QUIT- BE EQUALLY YOKED 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 Introduction: It has been over 10 years since we have had a Children’s Dedication Service. Our text today gives us some things to consider. Summer is over and 1 of my Student Workers is going back to College. The other ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

French Horns Or Paper Dolls?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 30, 2002

Which would you rather be - a Christian who puts on Christ’s character like a costume, or an instrument playing beautiful music in God’s hands?

I admit it – I played with paper dolls as a young boy. I guess I got them from my sisters – we may have even played them together. But I remember thinking it was pretty cool that you could take this people, cut out different clothes and hair and stuff for them and make them into anything you wanted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Rekindle The Desire Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on May 7, 2004

The church of Ephesus shows us that doctrinal soundness and evangelistic zeal do not replace the need for a love relationship with Jesus.

This morning marks the start of a series of seven sermons in which we will examine the seven churches of Asia Minor, which are found in the book of Revelation. As Adventists, I believe that we have a solid grasp of the prophetic interpretations of the messages of Daniel and Revelation, but I also ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Not Too Proud For Crumbs Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007

Miracle of Faith, Pt. 5

NOT TOO PROUD FOR CRUMBS (MATTHEW 15:21-28) The story of the Canaanite woman and her demon-possessed daughter is ridden with tough questions, negative overtones, and hard feelings. A scholar said, “It is difficult to find a harsher and more unfeeling reply in the four Gospels than that which our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Not Too Proud For Crumbs Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Miracle of Faith, Pt. 5

NOT TOO PROUD FOR CRUMBS (MATTHEW 15:21-28) The story of the Canaanite woman and her demon-possessed daughter is ridden with tough questions, negative overtones and hard feelings. A scholar said, “It is difficult to find a harsher and more unfeeling reply in the four Gospels than that which our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Spirit-Filled Church Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the ninth in my series on the Book of Acts.

Acts 4:23-37 6.24.07 When we left Peter and John last week, they had just emerged from a face-to-face showdown with the religious authorities, having spent a night in prison and, upon their release, having been threatened never again to speak in the name of Jesus. But in an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free