Sermons on Opposition In Ministry:

Uncompromising Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the power, cost, and reward of having an uncompromising faith in God, even in the face of opposition.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are diving into a scripture in the book of Acts that will truly encourage and challenge us in our walk with the Lord. Our key verse for today is Acts 5:29, but before we dig into that, let's begin with an inspiring quote from a well-known Christian author. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29

Topics: Faith

The Story- Chapter 23 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 11, 2014

The ministry of Jesus begins!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are in Chapter 23 of The Story, The Ministry of Jesus begins! • After the birth of Jesus and all the events surrounding that magnificent event, we find Jesus in the temple as a 12 year old, He was a source of amazement for those who were with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Interruptions Or Opportunities?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 5, 2016

What if ministry is interruptions?

“Interruptions or Opportunities?” Mark 1:40-45 How do you react to interruptions? Think about that for a moment. Think about times you have had your plans interrupted. Perhaps you had bought plan tickets to visit someone or go on vacation and your flight is delayed. How did you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: United Methodist

Soccer's Sorcery!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 14, 2014

Drawing spiritual lessons from the World of Football, especially from the recently concluded WC 2014 in Brazil, .much in the way the Saviour "connected" to His audience by using the "contemporary events" to preach a message on repentance (Luke 13:1-5)...

SOCCER’S SORCERY… Absorbed with World up football? Well, I am one of those who gladly gets "infected" with Soccer fever contagion which “breaks out” once every four 4 years. Let me vouchsafe for the fact that one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Denomination: *other

Encountering Jesus-Peter Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 14, 2011

Part 4 of a 5 part series on the lives of those who were changed from an encounter with Jesus

Encountering Jesus - Peter Text: John 21:15-23 Subtext: John 18:15-18, 25-27 This message is part 4 of a 5 part series on Encountering Jesus and was preached by Rev. Mike Brown Student Pastor at Calvary Assembly of God Peter had many encounters with Jesus. Let’s look at a few of his ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Absolute Surrender

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012

At this point, I’m sure that Jesus was feeling the awful pressure of God’s coming judgment on sin. The fleshly side of Jesus surely wanted to run. He wanted another way to be chosen to save man. Yet He was committed to God, He was totally devoted to Hi

READ 1-2. Jesus has just finished praying for Himself, His disciples, and all the future believers. Jesus gives us a picture of His devotion to God in verse 4. After His prayer, He left from where He was and went into an olive grove. His actions seem to be deliberate. He went with purpose, ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Beholding The Glory Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 11, 2014

Despite the entire Gospel's truth & power, it remained hidden to most. Here the Apostle tells us why the Gospel is hidden to the lost & so clear to the saved.

2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-6 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] BEHOLDING THE GLORY Any of us who try to serve God in any way often have reasons for being discouraged. The awareness of our human limitations and our imperfections gnaw at our self-confidence. The indifference of people to whom we try to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Detrimental Competition-8

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 31, 2018

8 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-VIII—John 3:22-36 Christians & the Church indeed have ‘the market’ on truth. We are in competition with false doctrine. But the Church invites grave difficulties upon herself when they become competitors among themselves...i.e., When their competition becomes detrimental ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Ezra The Man Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 29, 2010

Sermon 12 in the series. Between the events of chapter 6 and the return of Ezra in chapter 7 is a period of fifty-seven years. The entire book of Esther fits between these chapters. We now find ourselves at a point of transition. Although the people had

The Book of Ezra Study #12 (Ezra 7:1-10) Ezra The Man Introduction: • Between the events of chapter 6 and the return of Ezra in chapter 7 is a period of fifty-seven years. • The entire book of Esther fits between these chapters. • We now find ourselves at a point of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Endure Hardness

Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 5, 2010

Paul wanted Timothy to know the reality of the ministry.

Endure Hardness Pastor Ken Crow 2 Timothy 2 (King James Version) 2 Timothy 2 1Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Can God Bless Me? Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 11, 2002

A message on how God can bless his people despite the situation, their sins, or opposition.

Genesis Series #50 June 16, 2002 Title: Can God Bless Me? Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New life in Christ. Today we continue with message #50 in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Genesis. Read Genesis 26:1-33 Opening Prayer Perhaps you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Thief

Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 19, 2001

Any time there is a war... a battle... a football game... there are two sides ~ the one side to the other is the enemy / opposition, whether it is a war... a battle... a football game The Best Way to go up against the opposition, is t

INTRODUCTION: John 10:10 ~ The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I (Jesus) have come that they (you) may have life, and have it to the full. (KJV- more abundantly) Any time there is a war... a battle... a football game... there are two sides ~ the one side to the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Rendezvous On Straight Street

Contributed by Michael L. Randle on Nov 21, 2014

Our service to the kingdom of God is made more perfect by our interactions with other believers who are sent to minister to our lives. That's what happens for Paul on straight street.

A Rendezvous on Straight Street Acts 9:10-20 The Story is told of a man who realized his need for a Savior and drove 500 miles to a meeting where Billy Graham was preaching. He had great respect for Graham, and no disrespect or ill feelings toward any of the ministers in his own home town. His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant's Kingdom

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 9, 2010

KIngdom thinking is upside-down thinking.

SERIES: WALKING WITH JESUS “THE SERVAN’TS KINGDOM” MARK 10:1-52 OPEN Anybody here a comic-book fan? I used to be. One of the comic book characters I used to love was Superman. One of the characters who would appear every so often in the Superman series was a fellow ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

0812 Trinity Xii: Devil's Martyrs And Damnable Definitions Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jul 27, 2005

Explanation of "ministry of condemnation" and the "ministry of the Spirit". Why is anyone a marytr for the Devil?

Sermon: Devil’s Martyrs and Damnable Definitions Text: II Cor 3:4-9 Mark 7:31-37 Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, August 29, 2004 Occasion: Trinity XII Who: Mark Woolsey I. Intro Do you know why the early Christian busnessmen had such a hard time? Because the lions kept eating up their prophets ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:4-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican