Sermons on Opposition From The World:

From The Kingdom Of Darkness.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 17, 2005

Many things have happened in this world, death comes to those who wait, unknowing when nor where nor even how it comes, but it comes to all.

From the Kingdom of Darkness. Col 1:12-14; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Help From Above

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Jul 11, 2014

This world is a battle field, without divine help you will suffer defeat, humiliation and shame. Without divine help people will forget you and men will abandon you.

This world is a battle field, without divine help you will suffer defeat, humiliation and shame. Without divine help people will forget you and men will abandon you. Consider the story of Joseph in Gen 40:9-14 Joseph expected help from a man, but that man forgot In the story, Joseph requested for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cries From The Cross Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 17, 2023

This sermon examines the cries of Jesus from the cross as his Father heaped the sins of the world on his back. He was forsaken so that we will never have to be.

Have you ever had a moment or season in life where you felt like God had forsaken you or turned his back on you? Maybe it was when you were young in your faith…or maybe it happened just yesterday. These moments typically happen when our backs are up against the wall and we can’t seem to find the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News, Bad News Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 28, 2011

Important truths from these verses that show us why this world needs the good news so badly.

Good News, Bad News Intro: Two 90-year-old women, Rose and Barb, had been friends all of their lives. When it was clear that Rose was dying, Barb visited her every day. One day Barb said, "Rose, we both loved playing softball all our lives, and we played all through High School. Please do me one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shed Some Light On Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 9, 2020

This is the 7th sermon in the Light And Life series from the Gospel of John.

Series: Light And Life [#7] SHED SOME LIGHT ON ETERNAL LIFE John 3:16-21 Introduction: As we covered John 3:1-15 last week; we saw what each of us needs most from Nicodemus’ conversation with Jesus. As we continue in this chapter, we find the most known Bible verse in the entire Bible- John ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

What The World Needs To Know

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

The message of Jesus Christ needs to be taken to the world. They need no know that Jesus died for their sins, was raised from the dead, and that one day he will be coming back.

WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS TO KNOW Dorn Ridge & York Manor April 22, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I. THE WORLD NEEDS TO KNOW THAT JESUS HAS DIED. 1.) When sin has been committed, the penalty of sin is always death. A.) Romans 6:23 B.) For every member of the human race God’s judgment decree of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dedication-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 21, 2020

6 of ? The children of Israel were to dedicate the city of Jericho to the LORD. God’s people are to wholly devote themselves & their world to the Lord. But how are we to do that? Dedicating you & your world to the Lord recalls/demands...

DEDICATING/DEDICATION-VI—Joshua 6:15-27 The Task Of Dedication Attention: That Fellow from Morton: The merchandising manager of a large food chain was on his vacation. While driving through rural Arkansas, he developed a bad headache & decided to stop in the next town & buy some ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

News From The Front Lines Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 19, 2011

Part 1 of a series of messages on the book of Philippians. This message addresses our need to remember the persecuted church around the world.

Text: Philippians Chapter 1:1-14 Title: News from the Frontlines Introduction 2 Saturday’s ago a few of us went to the “Voice of the Martyrs” conference in Worcester and we learnt about how much persecution Christians suffer in other parts of the world. Seeing the pictures and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Whole World Needs To Hear And See

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 2, 2020

I believe this is a wake up call from God.

The whole world needs to see and hear. Let say it is so good to see each of you today. Its like it has been months that we have not come to church. Thank God everyone is ok we are blessed in Ohatchee. When we think back to September 11 we though that was bad and it was nothing to compare with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Alien Ambassaor Series

Contributed by John Sears on Dec 12, 2013

Being in the world can feel like an alien experience. Do we hide under sheets and hope not be detected? Do we marshal our forces in order to "not be part of the world"? Or does Jesus mean more when he says, "Be in the world, but not of it."

Introduction It was a favorite movie of mine when I was a kid. I can remember it being the first movie I cried during. The movie was E.T. If you have seen the movie (or even if you haven’t) there are some classic scenes that will be remembered. Elliot cutting his finger and E.T. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Embodying The Gospel Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 23, 2015

Living in a manner that is worthy of the gospel has three conditions.

If you don’t mind, let’s go back to the beginning of this passage. We read there – in chapter 1, verse 27 – that we are to live our lives “in a manner [that is] worthy of the gospel.” This is a simple but urgent appeal to us, and if we are to respond to it, if ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Creation Of The World To The Creation Of A Nation Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009

This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. The Message surveys Genesis through Deuteronomy.

Wow! We are finally ready to start our adventure on God’s Route 66. Last week we spent time preparing our hearts and minds for this journey. Now it’s time to actually begin. The first segment of our journey will cover Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. The name given to this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strange Things Are Happening

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Nov 17, 2023

A sermon for adults on God's expectation for us to be different from the world.

Luke 5:17-26 November 19, 2023 a.m. I haven’t mentioned this from the pulpit but Rachel, Abbie, Silas and myself got a chance to go to the United Kingdom a few weeks ago. It was kind of a dream trip for us. We found some super cheap, bargain bin, thrift store priced plane tickets, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Principles Of Dealing With Opposition In Ministry Observed At Ephesu

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 14, 2002

Paul’s Principles of Dealing With Opposition in Ministry Observed at Ephesus: Acts 19:8-41

Paul’s Principles of Dealing With Opposition in Ministry Observed at Ephesus: Acts 19:8-41 Illustration: (Controlling Anger) This brings to mind a story told about Tommy Bolt who was on the professional golfing tour in the 1950’s. Tommy had earned the reputation of being a man of anger. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chapter 1 - Running From God Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 30, 2020

God said to go east, so he goes west. God says to go overland, instead he takes off toward the sea. Sent to the big city, he tries to flee to the end of the world.

Jonah Chapter 1 – Running from God February 2, 2020 Jonah 1:2-6 NIV “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.”3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:2-6, Matthew 12:39-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational