Sermons on Opposition To The Faith:

Faithful?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 17, 2010

What is the true extent of our faithfulness?

Luke 16: 1 – 13 / Faithful Intro: A farmer’s cow gave birth to identical twins. He said to his wife, “Mary, because the Lord gave us 2 instead of 1, we will raise 1 for ourselves and the other for the Lord. We’ll feed and treat them the same. . . The calves grew and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith

Contributed by Kevin Eckhart on May 29, 2024

‘biblical faith is not a vague hope grounded in imaginary, wishful thinking. Instead, faith is a settled confidence that something in the future – something that is not yet seen has been promised by God – will actually come to pass because God will bring is about’.

o Biblical faith is a confident trust in the eternal God who is all-powerful, infinitely wise, eternally trustworthy – and God who has revealed Himself in his word and in the person of Jesus Christ, whose promises have proven true from generation to generation and who will never leave nor forsake ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Daniel: An Epitome Of Faithfulness And Steadfastnest

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 27, 2014

Daniel was found to be faithful to God and steadfast in his faith from his youthful age till his old age. He faced a lot of oppositions, persecutions, hatred and challenges, yet he remained faithful. We are to learn from his life and remain faithful to God in every area of our lives.

Daniel: An Epitome of Faithfulness and Steadfastnest Study Text: Daniel 6: 1 - 28 Introduction: - Daniel was taken captive to Babylon, but he was faithfully serving the Lord and taking his stand for that which is right. - He lived in Babylon for many years, and he did not veered from the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cross

Contributed by David Butcher on Oct 21, 2006

The importance of the cross in the life of the believer TODAY. Especially in the light of opposition in the UK to this Christian symbol

Galatians 6:11-18 NLT 11 Notice what large letters I use as I write these closing words in my own handwriting. 12 Those who are trying to force you to be circumcised are doing it for just one reason. They don’t want to be persecuted for teaching that the cross of Christ alone can save. 13 And even ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 20, 2004

What faith isn’t, what faith is and what faith does. (with an emphasis on real faith is demonstrated when we don’t see what we hope for or don’t understand the way)

Faith. Hebrews 11:1-16. WBC Sun 22nd August 2004 am INTRODUCTION You have faith. You do! - when you got up this morning and put on the light: you exercised faith - when you got in your car you exercised faith in that car to deliver you here - when you buy some pills from the chemist, you exercise ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Give Up! Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 28, 2005

Do you face opposition in your life? Does it discourage you? Listen to Paul’s words of encouragement to a discouraged pastor and find hope.

Have you ever been ready just to give up - especially when it comes to serving the Lord. You’ve learned about Him, given your heart to Him, then stepped out either to hare the Lord with someone or in some kind of ministry and nothing seems to be going right. You are ready to throw in the towel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Building Resumes Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 13, 2010

Sermon 8 in the series. God, in His providence, allows the construction to resume. But it is not long before the opposition resumes. The Christian walk will always be a fight. It is truly warfare!

The Book of Ezra Study #10 (Ezra 5) The Building Resumes! OPEN 1. Under what circumstances do you find it difficult to persevere in doing what is right? 2. When have you faced opposition from others for doing the right thing? 3. When have you experienced God’s protection in your ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Should We Do?

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jul 20, 2013

Jesus in bringing life to someone who was dead causes the plot to kill Him but little did they know that the very plot they conjured up to kill Him will bring about eternal life.

47 Then the leading priests and Pharisees called a meeting of the high council. They said, “What should we do? This man is doing many miraculous signs. 48 If we let him continue doing these things, everyone will believe in him. Then the Romans will come and take away our Temple and our ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-53

Denomination: Baptist

Wanted; A Few Troublemakers Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

“EBC Needs a Few Troublemakers” Acts 17:1-9 If you paid any attention to the sign, as you turned in this morning it may have shocked you. The title of the message is “EBC Needs a Few Troublemakers.” I know what you’re thinking, “Pastor, you’ve been in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Dig Another Well Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 21, 2010

When opposition comes, like Isaac, persevere by remembering the promises of God until even your enemies recognize God’s presence in your life. Or to put it more simply: trust God and dig another well.

On Saturday, May 21, 1927, a New York evening paper contained an expert’s elaborate demonstration of the impossibility of flight across the Atlantic Ocean. The funny thing is, on the first page of that very same paper, was the headline flung across the top in gigantic letters: “LINDBERG HAS ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-33

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Faith

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

A few weeks ago I spoke to you about faith...and I gave you each a mustard seed to illustrate just how small a measure of faith was really needed to perform all the things God has for you to do...just that little bit of faith can move mountains!

FAITH 1 SAMUEL 17:20 40, 48 50 A few weeks ago I spoke to you about faith...and I gave you each a mustard seed to illustrate just how small a measure of faith was really needed to perform all the things God has for you to do...just that little bit of faith can move mountains! This morning I want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-50

Faithfulness

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 6, 2007

A sermon for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost Waiting for Jesus to come again

11th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 14 August 12 Lectionary 19 Luke 12:32-40 Genesis 15:1-6 Faithfulness "Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give alms; provide yourselves with purses that do not grow old, with a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Lutheran

I Hear A Sound

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

Faith is born out of a personal experience with God and it is measured by your ability to withstand opposition, persecution, pressure and affliction.

The instant and moment a person accepts/acknowledges/believes in Christ as their Savior and Redeemer, they step into a reality that they never truly and really, actually knew existed before. In that instant and moment an individual comes into, for perhaps the first times in their life, a sense of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

HOw committed are you to God?

I wonder have you ever thought of yourself as fitting the archetype of the English Gentleman. Have you ever felt a desire to be considered such a person? I don’t mean that you wanted to wear a bowler hat and carry an umbrella or eat cucumber sandwiches for afternoon tea. What I was thinking about ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-17

Denomination: Anglican

Faith?

Contributed by J C Prince on Oct 15, 2007

Of all the things God could have chosen as the road to salvation. Why did he choose Faith?

Why Faith? Romans 1:13-19 for I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:13-19

Denomination: *other