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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Dealing With Opposition Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 7, 2022
     | 1,988 views

    When dealing with opposition, realize that God has your back.

    Dealing With Opposition Text: Acts 5:17-32 Introduction 1. Illustration: I’m reminded of an old song called “I’ve Been Redeemed.” It’s an old chorus that’s got like a million verse to it. One of those verses says, “Oh, the devil’s mad, and I’m so glad. Oh, the devil’s mad and I’m so glad. Oh, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Facing Opposition Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,375 views

    You will find that doing God's work, in God's way, will bring God's provision.

    Facing Opposition Text: Acts 5:17-42 Introduction 1. In episode 5 of the A.D. series, we see how even in the midst of persecution, the apostles of the early church continued to be obedient in declaring the Gospel. They faced opposition from the religious and political leaders of the time, many ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Reality Of Opposition Series

    Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Mar 30, 2008
     | 6,117 views

    In any good and worthwhile project Satan will throw opposition our way

    Visioneering The Reality of Opposition Nehemiah 4 Matthew Sullivan A Quaker farmer was having a hard time with his mule. No matter what he tried the mule would not get up. He told the mule I am a Quaker and you know I cannot hit you and I cannot curse you. However, I can sell you to my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Opposition Comes

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,221 views

    When we do things for God we will face opposition.

    Three contractors were touring the White House on the same day. One was from New York, another from Missouri, and the third from Florida. At the end of the tour, the guard asked them what they did for a living. When they each replied that they were contractors, the guard said, "Hey we need one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Leader And Opposition Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015
     | 6,211 views

    Despite opposition Nehemiah keeps them building. He organises the work to go on. We too experience opposition but can trust God to help us to persevere.

    Sermon by Rev George Hemmings Sometimes you read these stories from the Old Testament and they seem so remote, so removed from our modern world that you wonder whether they can have any relevance for us. I mean, as George pointed out last week, we wouldn’t even think of getting out and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    From The Cross To The World

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 3, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,231 views

    Let me begin by making two statements: First, forgiveness may be unnecessary among perfect beings, but it is vital to those of us with enough wisdom to admit we are imperfect. Second, above all, we need forgiveness from our Creator just to be reconcil

    TEXT: Luke 23:34a TITLE: FROM THE CROSS TO THE WORLD {Forgiveness} Let me begin by making two statements: First, forgiveness may be unnecessary among perfect beings, but it is vital to those of us with enough wisdom to admit we are imperfect. It seems we can’t help but offend, betray, or commit ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Separation From The World

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 31, 2013
     | 11,688 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you separated from this world? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince that we need to be separated from this world not to love it. IV. TEXT: Ezra 4:3 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) B

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you separated from this world? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince that we need to be separated from this world not to love it. IV. TEXT: Ezra 4:3 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the other leaders of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Opposition To The Lord Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 23, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 664 views

    Acts 12:1-25 teaches us that if you oppose Jesus, you lose.

    Introduction When Kashvi was visiting her Hindu sister-in-law in the hospital, sharing the gospel and praying with her, another person in the hospital heard her and called the police. Kashvi was arrested under state anti-conversion laws and spent three days in jail. While in jail, she said, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Opportunity And Opposition

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 13, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,628 views

    Does your witness stand up in the face of opposition?

    Pastor J. H. Crowell, when about sixteen, sailed on a shipping vessel, where he was the only Christian in a crew of twelve. Before leaving his mother, he promised to meet her three times a day at the throne of grace. So regularly, he went below and prayed aloud. He thought he must. His fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Polar Opposites Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2015
     | 5,012 views

    Paul teaches the Ephesians that what we learn in Christ is polar opposite of what we naturally do in the flesh.

    I was studying wisdom this week, reviewing some of the resources I had recently received. One defined wisdom as, “The ability to look at things that look very similar, but the nature of them is quite different.” This is the focus of our message today. Eph 5:1 Therefore be imitators of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introducing Opposition Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,914 views

    Anytime you step out in leadership, you will face opposition. Since that is the case, it’s important to know what you’re up against and how to overcome it.

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ Some people will tell you that there are no guarantees in life. Well, I’m not going to do that. I will make you an iron-clad guarantee tonight. This guarantee is as sure as I’m standing here. I’m not a betting man and I wouldn’t want you to make bets. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Opposition Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,060 views

    What to do when opposition increases.

    Tonight I want to start by just jumping right into the text for this evening. Grab your Bible and open to Nehemiah 4:7-23. Instead of just reading through the whole text at once, keep your Bibles open as we will be walking through it piece by piece. If you can remember where we left off last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Dealing With Opposition Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 18, 2021
     | 4,411 views

    There will always be resistance to the work of God, and ridicule and violence are the weapons of the enemy (esp. to the Gospel). Being prepared for the attack is our calling, using the weapons of prayer and scripture.

    Introduction - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership; also shows obedience to God - Remember we saw Nehemiah’s assessing of the project before him, and, -- He also revealed the mission God had given him to his team -- We also noted that the job would be tough … and there would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Facing Opposition Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 21, 2018
     | 7,177 views

    When we do God's work, we can expect opposition. We don't have to be discouraged. God will finish what He has started.

    We started Ezra 1 with the move of God and the edict of King Cyrus, and the start of a long and difficult journey for the exiles returning back to Jerusalem. • In Ezra 2 we have the list of the returning exiles, by families and towns, and the various roles they play. • In Ezra 3 we saw the altar ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Enduring Opposition

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,798 views

    Are the winds and waves of life crashing in on your boat? Discover truths that will enable you to endure the storms of opposition and enable you to experience the Peace of Christ.

    There are two prisoners shackled to a deep dark dungeon. Spread-eagled, they are securely lashed by manacles and chains and actually hanging suspended, side by side, a few feet above the dungeon floor. There is only one small window high above their heads, maybe thirty, or forty feet up. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist