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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
The King begins to explain the new rules that govern God’s Kingdom.
The Laws of the Kingdom Pt. 1: Opposites Attract Sunday, May 7th, 2006 Well, it’s happened again. I’m finding that there is one thing about preaching that I have come up against several times now that is frustrating to me. You plan and you lay out a series and then you come upon a passage like ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
This message is about how our enemy desires for us to lose our focus on our heavenly Father by focusing on what is happening to us individually leading to our failure.
FOCUS Facing Opposition Clearly Under Stress Scriptures: Rom. 8:5-9; 12:1-2; 1 Pet. 5:8; 2 Chr. 34:23-28; 35:20-24 The title of my message this morning is FOCUS: Facing Opposition Clearly Under Stress. If you take nothing else from this message remember this: when we lose our focus we can ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Be faithful in spite of difficulties
A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 26:17-34 Why the World Opposes Us • We convict them of their sin • We work by principles • Our success embarrasses them • Christians have done dumb things • Christians have sinned (Gen. 12:10-20; 20:1-18; 26:6-16) 1. Why was Isaac in the ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 26:17-34
Denomination: Baptist
Jesus & Beelzebub. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
Reading: chapter 11 verses 14-36 Ill: Dedicated on March 13th 1904 a large statue of Christ; • Was erected high in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile. • It is called “Christ of the Andes,” • The statue symbolizes a pledge between the 2 ...read more
Scripture: Luke 11:14-36
Denomination: Brethren
A message on obedience in the face of opposition
INTRODUCTION Many communities are forced to reckon with good things that somehow slip through the cracks. In Claymont DE, one of those things ended up as a blessing. The community has developed a quarter-century-long tradition around a quirky piece of folklore—the humble Claymont Christmas Weed, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:19-23
This sermon is about the qualities of God which can operate in the life of a beleiver and how a beleiver can ensure that He experiences the positive qualities of God in his life.
THE OPPOSITE QUALITIES OF GOD - MAKE YOUR CHOICE OUTLINE 1.GOD REMEMBERS AND GOD FORGETS 2.GOD LOVES AND GOD HATES 3.GOD HEARS AND GOD DOES NOT HEAR 4.GOD LIFTS UP AND GOD PUTS DOWN 5.GOD UNITES AND GOD SCATTERS 6.GOD BLESSES AND GOD CURSES 7.GOD LEADS AND GOD ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 6:10
Denomination: Pentecostal
Let's explore biblical examples that illustrate the power of divine favor in the face of human opposition.
The phrase "If God is for me, I don't care who is against me" echoes the unwavering faith of biblical heroes who trusted in God's sovereignty amidst adversity. This conviction is rooted in Romans 8:31, where the apostle Paul writes, "If God is for us, who can be against ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6, Romans 8:31
Often men are more interested in proving the prowess of their own religious party, rather than listening to Jesus. There are times when we need to stop speaking, stop questioning, and start listening to what God is saying in His Word.
A SUMMARY OF THE LAW, AND A QUESTION OF IDENTITY. Matthew 22:34-46. This section begins with the Pharisees gathered together with just one malicious desire. They had heard Jesus “putting the Sadducees to silence” (Matthew 22:34), and yet they still imagined that they could outwit Him with ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46
Part 11 looks at the weight of worry and how worry is the opposite of faith.
11 of a 12 part series. #11 REMOVE THE WEIGHTS ... WORRY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Heb.12:1 gives us an imperative command to lay aside weights and sins. TEXT: Hebrews 12: 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, Luke 21:26
Denomination: Assembly Of God
There are things we can do to overcome the opposition.
INTRO.- ILL.- A Mr. Duffy said, “MY SON David enlisted in the Marine Corps and was sent to San Diego. At the base, he was greeted by a poster of a ferocious-looking drill sergeant, placed on a wall where no recruit could possibly miss it. “As the DI glared out of the picture, the caption read: ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
To encourages us to live for Christ, seek righteousness and justice, and stand firm in our faith, even in the face of opposition, drawing strength and wisdom from God's love and truth.
Good morning, family! I hope y'all are doing well and feeling God's spirit today. We're going to dive into the rich and inspiring words of Philippians today, specifically chapter 1, verses 21-30. This passage is all about 'Living for Christ in the Face of Opposition', showcasing 'The Power of ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30
Topics: Justice, Righteousness
Message 11 from 1 John warning about the danger of antichrist philosophy.
Anti-antichrist Armor 1 John 2:18-24 Review/Introduction John wrote to the believers of His day in order to encourage them in their relationship with God. He spoke of a relationship that develops beyond initial faith. He referred to those who don’t really know God at all; unbelievers. He ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 2:18-28
When opposition comes call upon the AAA service of God.
By: R. AuBuchon Jr. In the past few weeks we have been encouraged to live and work together as the body of Christ. I want to continue in that thought for a few more messages to come. In Nehemiah chapter 2 & 3 we find the people working together. God was doing a great work in their midst. The ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23
Our identity is in Christ, who is supreme in the universe, world, church, and our life.
Outline I. Introduction II. Transition III. CIT/CIS: Christ is Supreme. IV. Exposition a. Christ is supreme in creation. (vv.15-16) i. His glory is the chief aim of creation. ii. His glory is the chief aim of human history. iii. His glory is the chief aim of redemptive history. b. Christ is ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23
Denomination: Christian Church
As disciples of Christ, we can expect rejection and opposition. We have to be prepared to make sacrifices. We are precious in His sight and He is always watching over us. He is aware of our needs and how we are being treated.
Matt 10:32-11:1 THE COST OF BEING A DISCIPLE OF CHRIST Matt 10:32-11:1 ESV 32So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven, 33but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven. 34“Do not think that I ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25
Denomination: Independent/Bible
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