Sermons on Opposition:

Lesson # 4 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 16, 2018

It is hard to believe that anyone would oppose Paul, but there were believers in Rome doing just that. The churches there were divided. Some preached Christ sincerely, wanting to see people saved. Some preached Christ insincerely, wanting to make . . .

Date: 4/26/18 Lesson # 4 Title: Even Opposition Has Provided Opportunity for Christ to be Preached Text: (Philippians 1:15-18) Scripture: (Philippians 1:15-18, NIV) 15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16 The latter do so out of love, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 15: Preach A Single Verse Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 21, 2018

How to preach on a single verse

Lesson Goal I hope to teach how to prepare and deliver a sermon expounding a small unit of Scripture such as a single verse or part of a verse. Lesson Intro A sermon can be painted using a very fine brush for a single word, a small brush for a single verse, a medium brush for a part of a chapter ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Warfare Always Surrounds The Birth Of A Miracle

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 7, 2021

God is a God of miracles. He desires to do miracles in your life. But between you and your promotion, marriage, career, health, your boss etc. a hindrance stands. Your miracle will be gained by prayer, fasting, praise, and obedience!

WARFARE ALWAYS SURROUNDS THE BIRTH OF A MIRACLE Acts 26:17-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Man woke up and said nothing. His Wife, annoyed, shouted, “You’ve forgotten what day it is, haven’t you!” He went to work and confided to a colleague, “I think I forgot my wife’s birthday.” 2. “Not a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:17-18, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"not What We Want But What We Need"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 29, 2023

A sermon about following Christ and finding life.

“Not What We Want but What We Need” Matthew 16:21-27 In the words of the late American news commentator Paul Harvey, this morning’s Gospel Lesson is “the rest of the story.” It is a continuation of what we talked about last week. Jesus had asked His disciples: “Who do you say I am?” Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

"i Want To Be Like Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 5, 2023

A sermon about humility and seeking to have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.

“I Want to be Like Jesus” Philippians 2:1-13 You wouldn’t think it would be so difficult. As a matter of fact, it should come naturally. We are all born as little babies who don’t know a thing and are completely dependent on our mothers. We are all made of the same stuff—flesh, blood, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Ministry Integrity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of living with integrity in ministry, encouraging others with integrity, and serving with integrity, following the example of Paul and his companions in 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into 1 Thessalonians and explore the importance of integrity in ministry. Before we begin, let's remember the words of C.S. Lewis: "Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching." This applies not only to our personal lives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Topics: Ministry, Integrity

Don't Get Tired Of Doing Good PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

Explores the importance of doing good for the right reasons, persevering in our efforts, and the impact of unwearied goodness on our lives and community.

Good morning, everyone. It's such a joy to see you all here today, ready to delve into God's word together. We're going to be focusing on a passage from Galatians today, specifically Galatians 6:9-10. But before we get to that, I want to share a quote with you. It's from A.W. Tozer, a man who had a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Topics: Not Getting Tired, Doing Good

Together For The Gospel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024

Encourages believers to live a life worthy of the gospel, demonstrating consistent conduct, courage in suffering, and conviction in faith.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a blessing, as always, to stand before you today, not as a man of my own merit, but as a humble servant of our Lord Jesus Christ, called to share the richness of His word. And today, we find ourselves drawn to the book of Philippians, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Topics: Choose Joy, Living A Life Worthy

The Doctrine Of Persecution: Suffering For Righteousness’ Sake –biblical Call To Stand Firm In Faith

Contributed by Andrew Craig on Jan 20, 2026

In a world where over 380 million Christians—one in seven believers worldwide—face high levels of persecution and discrimination, this message confronts the reality that suffering for Christ is not optional but expected.

The Doctrine of Persecution: Suffering for Righteousness’ Sake Introduction Over 380 million Christians—one in seven worldwide—face persecution daily. Owning a Bible risks execution. Gathering for worship invites imprisonment. Refusing to deny Christ can cost everything. Persecution is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12, Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Blame For Sin And Death

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

ALL THE BLAME FOR SIN AND DEATH FALLS ON OUR SINFUL NATURE, NOT ON GOD'S LAW WHICH REMAINS GOOD 1.

ALL THE BLAME FOR SIN AND DEATH FALLS ON OUR SINFUL NATURE, NOT ON GOD'S LAW WHICH REMAINS GOOD 1. (:7-8) God's Law Benefits Us By Exposing and Provoking Our Sinful Nature a. Exposing our sinful nature (Illustr: microscope shows us realm of reality that otherwise we could not see) b. Provoking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Tale Of Two Builders

Contributed by William Schalk on Apr 9, 2008

Life can be build from two perspectives, one that will be shaky and insecure and the other which is solid, stable, and sure.

THE BELIEVERS WELCOME MAT http://pastorpreacher.com INTRODUCTION: 1) Imagine this: Two houses can be built by the same construction company and yet end up as two very distinct houses. That said one comes to the realization that the end product of the house is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

God Gives Us A Fresh View On Marriage

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 16, 2003

A brief look at the purpose and layout of marriage through the Genesis account.

October 26, 2003 Genesis 2:18-24 18 The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." 19 Now the LORD God had formed out of the ground all the beasts of the field and all the birds of the air. He brought them to the man to see what he would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Have A Dream Today?

Contributed by Tony Britt on Jan 23, 2002

This sermon challenges us to dream to be all God wants us to be and do. We look at the life and dreams of Joseph and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Do You Have A Dream Today? Back in the days of steam ships, only rich white people sailed at sea. One day while sailing, something suddenly happened to the ship and it was about to sink. Terrified, the white folks aboard didn’t know what to do. Someone suggested that they do what the black folks ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Man At The Pool

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Feb 17, 2003

When Jesus met the man at the pool He brought both healing and judgement.

The Man at the Pool Pray John 5:1 Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the Jews. 2:Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades. 3:Here a great number of disabled people used ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Overcome Evil With Good Instead Of Being Overcome By Evil - 911

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 6, 2002

How to Overcome Evil With Good Instead of Being Overcome By Evil – Rom. 12:21 (A message for the week of 911)

How to Overcome Evil With Good Instead of Being Overcome By Evil – Rom. 12:21 75% of Americans said they felt depressed after the incident of 911, 2001. How are you feeling today? Some events in human history impact us so greatly, that we will forever remember the circumstance surrounding where ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational