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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 message again deals with the obstacles Nehemiah faced and the methods he employed to overcome the opposition.
Overcoming Opposition - Part 2 Nehemiah 4:10-23 Introduction Nehemiah was facing opposition and obstacles. He had heard the news of the destroyed wall of Jerusalem. He had immediately prayed seeking God’s will and strength. When Artexerxes asked what he could do, Nehemiah was faced with ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 4:10-23
Denomination: Baptist
Throughout history there is always been opposition to Christianity, this sermon deals with some of the ways we can respond to such opposition
49“I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50But I have a baptism to undergo, and what constraint I am under until it is completed! 51Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. 52From now on there will be five in one family ...read more
Scripture: Luke 12:46-53
Denomination: Lutheran
THE PERSON WHO TRUSTS IN GOD IS AN ENDANGERED SPECIES
CONFIDENT TRUST DURING OPPOSITION INTRODUCTION: THE PERSON WHO TRUSTS IN GOD IS AN ENDANGERED SPECIES Psalm 62:1-12 My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. 2 He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. 3 How long will you assault a man? ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 62:1-12
When dealing with opposition speak the truth in love.
A Messiah Who Deals With Opposition Text: Matt. 12:22-32 Introduction 1. Illustration: Sailors in the northern oceans have frequently observed icebergs traveling in one direction in spite of strong winds blowing in the opposite direction. The icebergs were moving against the winds, but how? ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32
Denomination: Methodist
Do some love the tongues of Acts 2 but not the example of Acts 4?
Did opposition grow along with increasing church numbers? Were the apostles cowed by hostility or were they bold? How was the atmosphere in local churches? Let’s look at Acts 4. Did both persecution and the number of believers grow? The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the ...read more
After explaining in general terms why he had delayed his trip to Corinth (see 1:12-2:2), Paul addressed the specific confrontation that most likely had led to his decision to cancel his visit.
April 4, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.A.2: Paul’s Charge Concerning the Offender. (2:5–11) 2nd Corinthians 2:5-11 (NKJV) 5 But if anyone has caused grief, he has not ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11
Paul was bold and tenacious. He stood toe to toe against all opposition and the Good News spread. People believed. Heaven expanded.
November 04, 2023 Prologue Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch. After a period of time, Paul suggested to Barnabas that they “go back and visit all the brothers in the towns where we preached the Word of God and see how they are doing.” Barnabas agreed that this was a good idea, but then the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 16:6-10, Acts 17:11-12, Acts 17:22-31
Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist
PENT 23C: Part 1 of a two-part series on learning to live as end-times Christians ought to live.
Theories on when and how the world might end have surfaced for centuries. Consider these: 1. In 960 Bernard of Thuringia, a German theologian, calculated 992 as the most likely year for the world’s end. As the time approached, panic was widespread. 2. German astrologer Johann ...read more
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Denomination: Other
Explores the power of the Gospel, the purpose of preaching, and the passion for propagation, emphasizing the crucial role of the Holy Spirit.
Good morning, dear ones, gathered here in the Lord's name. There's an undeniable energy in the air, a sense of expectancy and hope. It is the anticipation of the divine wisdom we are about to receive as we open the Holy Scriptures and let the Word of God speak to us. We are about to turn our hearts ...read more
Scripture: Romans 15:14-21
Topics: Preaching, Gospel
Paul's encounter with the Lord brought about a radical transformation in his life. He began a walk of faith with the Lord that offered hope and assurance of eternal life. Of all the walks one takes with the Lord by faith, salvation is by far the best.
Series: Walking by Faith # 6 The Conversion of Paul Acts 9: 1-9 Over the past several weeks we have considered various accounts of those who walked by faith and received the abundance of the Lord. Our text today also reveals a walk of faith. While this encounter is much different than the previous ...read more
Scripture: Acts 9:1-9
Our introduction to Paul
Acts 9 - 3/26/17 Turn with me this morning to Acts 9. We have been working our way through the book of Acts, a transitional book in the NT that records the spreading of the gospel as the church is formed. Jesus told his disciples that they would be witnesses in Jerusalem, then to Judea ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Finding purpose in persecution
Paul’s Pain: Finding purpose in persecution -I went snowboarding for the first time and got hurt pretty bad with all of the constant falling. My wife snowboards and I was hoping to get a little compassion. She would have except for the fact that she could not stop laughing at me. -The pain that ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Denomination: Pentecostal
This is the final chapter of the first book of the history of the Christian Church. According to the plan given by the risen Lord, we have been following the witnesses as they act in response to the Great Commission by taking the Gospel message to....
October 30, 2016 Acts of the Apostles Lesson: IV.G.2: Paul in Rome (Acts 28:16-Acts 28:31) Acts 28:16-31, ...read more
Scripture: Acts 28:16-31
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PAUL’S "BROTHER" PHILIPPIANS 2:25-30 04/27/95 One of Ben Franklin’s many discoveries was that plaster sown in fields would make plants grow better. He shared this discovery with his neighbors only to be mocked. They argued that plaster would have no affect on grass or grain. Not one who liked to ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30
Denomination: Bible Church
Persecution could not stop Paul from getting the message out, in fact he used his chains to glorify God.
Paul’s Chains Philippians 1:12-18 Lat week we talked about Paul’s heart, today we are going to talk about Paul’s troubles. We’re going to see that people cannot stop the spread of the gospel through persecution. In fact God uses attempts to thwart his purpose to actually strengthen what He wants ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18
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