Sermons on Oppositions:

Your Struggle For Integrity Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

the caommandment not to stealis a commandment to maintain one’s integrity in everything we do.

1 What images come to mind when you hear the eighth Commandment "You shall not steal" (Exodus 20:15; Deuteronomy 5:19)? You shall not take what doesn’t belong to you. If you are like me you might have an image of a masked thief in a stripped shirt climbing over a wall with a bag of loot over his ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

A Puff Of Smoke Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 29, 2016

What did King James say about smoking?

Not far from the North Dakota farm where I grew up was a barely-there town: a couple of grain elevators, a post office, a bar, and a general store. The store was a brick box, containing creaky floors, old and poorly stocked shelves, a few spotty fruits and vegetables, and a single dairy case. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be The Light, By Living The Life! Series

Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Aug 29, 2016

Expository sermon series on the book of Mark about shining the light of Christ.

The Miracles and the Ministry of the Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 6: ‘Be the Light By Living the Life’ Mark 4:21-25 Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor April 19, 2015 I want to share a brief illustration, I remember when I lived at home with my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Peace

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 18, 2016

Let's talk about the Christian concept of peace, then the negative emotions of upset and how to deal with them (Material adapted from book by Robert Roberts called Spiritual Emotions, chapter on peace)

HoHum: Two painters were commissioned to paint a picture of peace. The first chose for his canvass a scene of tranquillity of a still lake among beautiful far off mountains. The second threw across his canvass a thundering waterfall with a fragile little tree suspended over the foam. There at ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Midnight Praise

Contributed by Rodney Barlow on Feb 6, 2020

Paul and Silas weren't praising God for deliverance, they were just praising God in the middle of a dark place.

Midnight Praises Acts 16:16-24 This setting of scripture first finds Paul and Silas in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ and teaching the people this new doctrine of being saved by grace through the new birth application, it was new obviously to Gentile people, but it was also new to Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Devil Made Me Do It!

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 9, 2018

Adam and Eve show us what NOT to do when it comes to sin. Instead of trying to hide from God and shift the blame, confess your sin to God, repent of your wrong by turning back to God, and receive God's total forgiveness. Only then will you find peace.

Genesis 3:8-15 The Devil Made Me Do It! After reviewing their finances, a husband and wife decided it was time to tighten up, to spend less and save more. A day later, the wife was out shopping and found the dress of her dreams. It cost way too much, but she had to have it. When she showed it to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Prescription For Christian Love And Unity

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 5, 2015

When we focus our attention on Jesus’ humble sacrifice, we see human pride and sin. It’s only when we depend on God that we receive salvation. God calls us to humility each and every day.

Have you ever faced opposition while on your Christian walk of faith? If so, you’re not alone. Opposition to the Christian way of doing things has existed since Christianity began. In the passage from Philippians 2:1-13, Paul is trying to deal with a rift that has occurred within the church ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Thankful For The Commission

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 25, 2018

Many are the blessings we receive through a relationship with Christ. One of which is being commissioned with sharing the Gospel. Rather than a burden, this is a tremendous honor!

Thankful for the Commission Acts 5: 40-42 This morning I want to continue the thought we began last week in regard to the blessings we have through a personal relationship with the Lord. As believers in Christ, pardoned from sin, placed within the body of Christ, and promised eternal life, there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

How To Receive From The Lord

Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017

A step by step case study of how a blind man received his healing

How to Receive From the Lord Mark 10:46-52 King James Version, “And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Church Of God

I Need To Let God Fight The Battles That Come My Way Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 21, 2020

You know life is full of battles that we face. Some battles we go looking for and some battles come looking for us. I need to let God fight that battle.

Introduction Today we come to the end of our series: God has to win. Up to this point, in this series, we have looked at four areas of our life that God has to win if we are going to be the Christians we need to be. First, He has to win the choices that we make each day. Each day that we wake up, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry, Truth, Gospel, Treasure

Contributed by John Huyser on Feb 8, 2023

Feeling always seeks something in itself; but faith keeps itself occupied with what Jesus is.… When feeling says, In myself, I am sinful; I am dark; I am weak; I am poor; I am sad, let faith say, In Christ, I am holy; I am light; I am strong; I am rich; I am joyful.

It was 1848 when Andrew Murray was ordained into the Dutch Reformed Church. With a remarkable 60-year ministry, he was one of the first Dutch Reformed pastors in South Africa following France’s colonial exit. He pastored four churches, wrote over 250 books, and established what is now today ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Rise To Action PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024

This sermon explores aligning our hearts with God's will, overcoming obstacles through faith, and fostering collective effort for transformation, inspired by Nehemiah's story.

Good morning, beloved! It is indeed a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, to share and to learn from the Word of God. Our hearts are united in this sacred space, bound by our shared love for the Lord and our desire to draw closer to Him. As we prepare to unpack the profound wisdom found ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10

Topics: Courage, Go

You Can Run But You Can't Hide PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

This sermon explores Jonah's story, emphasizing God's mercy and love even when we resist His will, and encourages us to find strength in our struggles.

Good morning, beloved. I trust you are well and your hearts are ready to receive God's word today. We gather here not by chance, but by divine appointment, orchestrated by the hands of the Almighty. Today, we are going to turn our attention to a familiar narrative in the Bible, one that speaks to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2

Topics: Running From God, Can't Hide

But You Shall Receive Power PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage believers to fully trust in God's provision, be empowered by the Holy Spirit, and act as His witnesses to the ends of the earth.

Good morning, church family! I have a message for you today that will empower and encourage you, one that I believe will light a fire in your hearts. It's all about the promise of God's provision, the power of the Holy Spirit, and our call to receive and act. Today, we're going to dig deep into the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-8

Topics: Desire, Filled

Go The Distance PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage believers to persevere and endure their trials with faithfulness, focusing on Jesus as their example and strength.

Good morning, Church! Today, we're diving deep into the heart of Hebrews 12:1-3, focusing on the power of perseverance, the necessity of endurance, and the reward of faithfulness. C.S. Lewis once said, "God knows our situation; He will not judge us as if we had no difficulties to overcome. What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Topics: Duty, Call