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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Fear Is The Opposite Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 22, 2017
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,847 views

    Fear is the opposite of faith. Are you gripped by fear or do you have a confident faith in God? We are not to be controlled by fear. We are meant to live by faith not by fear. We are meant to have faith in God.

    We continue in our series on Discovering your Destiny and today we are going to be thinking about how we can conquer our fears. ----- Dictionary.com defines fear in these ways: NOUN: A distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined; the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Opposite Of Karma - Repent

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 22, 2025
     | 427 views

    How do things work in this world? Good for good? Bad for bad? Nope. Repent.

    3.23.25 Luke 13:1–5 (EHV) 1 At that time there were some present who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2 He answered them, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered these things? 3 I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Advancing In The Midst Of Opposition

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 29, 2025
     | 147 views

    Many people quit their assignments at the sign of resistance. However, divine purpose attracts both favour and warfare.

    ADVANCING IN THE MIDST OF OPPOSITION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Nehemiah 4:1-21 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 54:17, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Romans 8:31, Psalm 27:1-3, Exodus 14:13-15 INTRODUCTION: Life's journey is often filled with resistance, but those who are determined to advance cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Shouldering Up Against Opposition Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011
     | 5,849 views

    To help the audience realize that true love for one another and a high regard for the word of God are vital for the Church to stand up under opposition

    I Thessalonians 2:13-20 Introduction – It’s June 7, 1944, one day after D Day. The beach landings and air strikes were only the beginning. Brig. General Norman “Dutch” Cota, assistant division commander of the 29th, came upon a group of infantry pinned down by some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Responding To Opposition To Being A Christian

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,848 views

    Throughout history there is always been opposition to Christianity, this sermon deals with some of the ways we can respond to such opposition

    49“I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50But I have a baptism to undergo, and what constraint I am under until it is completed! 51Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. 52From now on there will be five in one family ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Deals With Opposition Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,831 views

    When dealing with opposition speak the truth in love.

    A Messiah Who Deals With Opposition Text: Matt. 12:22-32 Introduction 1. Illustration: Sailors in the northern oceans have frequently observed icebergs traveling in one direction in spite of strong winds blowing in the opposite direction. The icebergs were moving against the winds, but how? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Overcoming Opposition - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 14,370 views

    The message deals with facing and overcoming opposition in our life and in the church.

    Overcoming Opposition - Part 1 Nehemiah 4:1-9 Introduction About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Opposition Leads To Church Growth Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,505 views

    Revisit what caused growth in the early church and apply it to what will bring growth to your church today.

    One thing which has characterized the church over history is opposition, and that opposition, rather than driving the church away, has provided for church growth. When your convictions come under fire, when they are tested, you will come to embrace them or reject them. When Christianity is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Facing Opposition From The Carnal

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,190 views

    To lead the children to understand that faithful obedience to God often means that we will find ourself being opposed by carnal people.

    Unit 12 – Faithfulness Lesson 35 – John the Baptist, a Faithful Messenger – Luke 3:1-20; 7:18-23; Mark 6:17-29 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that faithful obedience to God often means that we will find ourself being opposed by carnal people. 2. Explanation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Choosing Sides- Recognizing Opposition Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 29, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,134 views

    This simple outline focuses on Paul’s experiences with the Thessalonians and Bereans and conflict and recognizing sides in a conflict.

    At times, the right and wrong of an issue which divides is not clear. Often, we can use this checklist to determine who is acting in an ungodly manner. Character of Ungodly Opposition 1) Ungodly opposition is characterized by being emotionally driven. The Thessalonian Jews were "Jealous" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Opposition - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 16,522 views

    The message again deals with the obstacles Nehemiah faced and the methods he employed to overcome the opposition.

    Overcoming Opposition - Part 2 Nehemiah 4:10-23 Introduction Nehemiah was facing opposition and obstacles. He had heard the news of the destroyed wall of Jerusalem. He had immediately prayed seeking God’s will and strength. When Artexerxes asked what he could do, Nehemiah was faced with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confident Trust During Opposition

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,236 views

    THE PERSON WHO TRUSTS IN GOD IS AN ENDANGERED SPECIES

    CONFIDENT TRUST DURING OPPOSITION INTRODUCTION: THE PERSON WHO TRUSTS IN GOD IS AN ENDANGERED SPECIES Psalm 62:1-12 My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. 2 He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. 3 How long will you assault a man? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    What Is The Opposite Of A Christian People Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,496 views

    What flight simulators and Chipee the Parakeet have to teach us about Gaudate Sunday.

    What would you say was the opposite of a Christian people? would it be an atheist people? a pagan people? Perhaps even a hypocritical people? an unforgiving people? what would be your answer? When the novelist George Bernanos was asked this question “what is the opposite of a Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tim HBC avatar

    Facing Opposition, Finding Strength

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on May 7, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,306 views

    In Acts 4 we see a church alive and on fire. But it is also a church under attack. How did the first believers cope with opposition?

    Introduction Once upon a time, an atheist lived in a small town. The atheist wasn’t a bad man, he just didn’t believe. He wasn’t interested in church… and there was only one in the area. It was cold and dead. More of a social club for the deceased. One day the church building caught on fire. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Creativity--The Opposite Of Liturgy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 21, 2011
     | 3,048 views

    Our profession of faith in Christ is guided not only by Scripture, but by the Fathers of the Church, the historic creeds, and our liturgical tradition.

    Monday of the 5th Week of Easter Spirit of the Liturgy Mistaken identity. It’s an embarrassment, and occasionally a lethal inconvenience. Consider poor Jude here. No wonder he appears to have preferred the name “Thaddeus,” and became patron saint of hopeless causes. Even the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic