Sermons on Opposition In Ministry:

Integrity

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 21, 2024

For https://seminary.erskine.edu/ Doctor of Ministry program

This is a five+ page “Integrity in the Ministry” paper that interacts with Peterson, my other research, appropriate Bbiblical texts, and other resources such as Dangerous Calling by Tripp. I will focus especially on areas where I have identified weaknesses. You will see it is like one of our ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

When I’ve Done My Best

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 14, 2025

Have you ever reached a point where you said to yourself: “Lord, I’ve done all I know how to do—at home, in the marriage, in the ministry, and in my life—and it still seems like nobody cares?”

“And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.” Have you ever reached a point where you said to yourself: “Lord, I’ve done all I know how to do—at home, in the marriage, in the ministry, and in my life—and it still seems like nobody ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Fishing For Souls Or Have We Become Keepers Of Aquariums?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 23, 2023

Today’s sermon is about Jesus calling four fishermen to follow him. We can find this story also in Mark 1:16-20.

Jesus advised Peter and Andrew to leave their fishing business and become “fishers of men.” That means they were to help other people to find God. Jesus was calling them from their useful business to be spiritually useful. How many of us have heard the call and answered? We as a whole need to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Broken Jars

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 25, 2023

Rick and Kari Burdette's story

His Broken Jars 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 (Kari) Introduction: Our entire married life has been one of ministry, for the last 42 years Rick and I have had the privilege to share our lives with others who have been through things in this life that have broken them, and in our lives, we’ve been broken as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Look At Your Life (And Need To Get It In Order)

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 29, 2023

Many people live life without motivation, evaluation, or purpose. What do you see when you look at your life? Are you willing to face it, be honest, and do something about it? Are you ready to let God's word speak to you and then respond? James 1:22-25

Many people live life without motivation, evaluation, or purpose. What do you see when you look at your life? Are you willing to face it, be honest, and do something about it? Are you ready to let God's word speak to you and then respond? James 1:22-25 To do this is different and it is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Beginning Of The Good News About Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION BEGINNING OF THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT JESUS CHRIST A. Gospel of Mark. 1. Today we begin our Summer Sermon Series on the Gospel of Mark: God’s Servant In Action. a. Today’s lesson serves as an INTRODUCTION / OVERVIEW of Mark’s Gospel. b. Next Sunday I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transitioning To Retirement Series

Contributed by Ps.felix Nana Boakye on Oct 15, 2025

Rev. John Duah, after a successful but all-consuming career in ministry, optimistically embraces retirement as a liberating new chapter focused on personal pursuits and family.

PRESENTED TO ASSEMBLIES OF GOD THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY- EXPOSITORY PREACHING BY ST. PS. FELIX NANA BOAKYE TEXT: NUMBERS 8:22-26 SUBJECT: RETIREMENT THEME: TRANSITIONING TO RETIREMENT I.EVERY MINISTER SHOULD TRANSITION TO RETIREMENT BECAUSE IT ALIGNS WITH GOD'S COMMAND (V.22–25). ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 8:22-26, Numbers 27:18-23, 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Have Reached Your Destination Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 5, 2025

God makes us promises, but He never tells us it’s going to be easy, just that He will be with us every step along the way.

YOU HAVE REACHED YOUR DESTINATION Text: Acts 28:11-16 Introduction 1. “God’s promises are not always fulfilled as quickly as or in the way we might hope; they come according to His timing and in His ways.”— Dieter F. Uchtdorf 2. Jesus had promised Paul that he would make it to Rome where he would ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:11-16

Denomination: Methodist

Ordination Sermon

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 1, 2025

Based on Titus 1:5-9 - Charge to candidate to remain strong in the Lord.

ORDINATION TO MINISTRY Titus 1:5-9 FBCF – 11/30/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Thought it would be appropriate to begin message w/ lyrics from a song since we are ordaining our Minister of Music today – “These Days” (Jeremy Camp) I believe that you and I Are in the right place, at the right time God ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Prince Of Peace Carries A Sword Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 16, 2012

What Jesus DIDN'T mean when He said, "I did not come to bring peace, but a sword." A study of how this part of scripture is commonly misunderstood.

¬¬INTRODUCTION It’s been a memorable weather week, for the first time since they started keeping records, 49 of the 50 states had snow on the ground at the same time. Northwest Florida even had snow – the only state without snow was Hawaii. There is usually always snow on the top of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Clean Fighting Machine

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 2, 2006

We are to be ready to face the opposition.

A CLEAN FIGHTING MACHINE Joshua 5.1-15 S: Preparation C: Readiness for opposition Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE ARE TO BE READY TO FACE THE OPPOSITION. TS: In our study of Joshua 5, the followers of the one true God once again find the need to be fully prepared for those that challenge ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Witnessing In The Light Of Eternity.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 12, 2023

Speaking with authority in the face of opposition.

WITNESSING IN THE LIGHT OF ETERNITY. Luke 12:1-12. LUKE 12:1. Crowds of people were thronging Jesus, so much so that they trampled upon one another. But Jesus’ priority was to speak “to His disciples first.” He began to say, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.” LUKE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Virtuous Cycle Series

Contributed by Kevin Purcell on May 24, 2005

This sermon focuses on Acts 4 but covers chapters 2-4 as it shows how the Christian life goes in a cycle from Spiritual Fulfillment to Ministry to Opposition to Decision whether to quit or continue on back to Spiritual Fulfillment.

A Virtuous Cycle Acts 4:1-31 Introduction During Superbowl XXXVII, FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding him on a desert island for years. Looking like the bedraggled Hanks in the movie, the FedEx ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons To Stay

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006

Paul tells his readers that he is committed to his calling to Ephesis

Three Values To Stay In Ephesus I Corinthians 16:1-9 1 Now about the collection for God’s people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

In And For The World

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 15, 2011

God calls us to follow the example He set in loving the world, not simply reproaching it; and it loving it with self-giving and the intent to redeem.

Initially preached at Central Baptist Church, Lexington, KY, June 9, 1968; subsequently, with minor variations, at Capton Baptist Church, Campton, KY, August 18, 1968; Reid Village Baptist Church, Mt. Sterling, KY, March 1, 1970; Campbellsville BSU Retreat, Sept. 1970; Berea BSU Missions Banquet, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist