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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Causes Your Horn To Be Exalted Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 22, 2025
     | 349 views

    God elevates His people, honours them above opposition, and strengthens them to prevail.

    THE GOD WHO CAUSES YOUR HORN TO BE EXALTED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 92:10 “But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.” – Psalm 92:10 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 2:1-10, Deuteronomy 28:7, Luke 1:52, Psalm 75:10, Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Signs Of Life

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 9, 2023
     | 879 views

    Taking, hoarding and passivity are signs of death. But the signs of life are the opposite: receiving, giving, and acting.

    There was a popular song about 30 years ago which some of you might remember. It went, “They’re rioting in Africa, they’re starving in Spain, there’s hurricanes in Florida and Texas needs rain" ...and ending with “What nature doesn’t do to us will be done by our fellow man.” It only needs a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Uncompromising Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,432 views

    Explore the power, cost, and reward of having an uncompromising faith in God, even in the face of opposition.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are diving into a scripture in the book of Acts that will truly encourage and challenge us in our walk with the Lord. Our key verse for today is Acts 5:29, but before we dig into that, let's begin with an inspiring quote from a well-known Christian author. ...read more

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    Noah PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,067 views

    To encourage believers to emulate Noah's complete obedience to God, even in the face of worldly opposition.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into the deep waters of Genesis 6:22, where we witness Noah's faithful obedience, God's unfailing guidance, and the challenge of living in an unbelieving world. Opening Scripture Reading – The Scripture reads, "Noah did everything just as God ...read more

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  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    Divine Assignment Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 28, 2018
     | 10,246 views

    The life of Jesus is the greatest example we have of how we should conduct ourselves as Christians. Jesus was both celebrated and ridiculed. Today we will discuss what to do when this happens to us by looking at the life and ministry of Jesus as our example.

    LUKE 4:23-27, 35 INTRODUCTION • The life of Jesus is the greatest example we have of how we should conduct ourselves as Christians. Jesus was both celebrated and ridiculed. • Not everyone will celebrate you! Some will mock and ridicule you. They did the same thing to Jesus even at the beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Hot And Cold Anger Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 10, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 12,196 views

    Sermon on healing of a withered hand and opposition of Pharisees to Jesus’ ministry. Emphasis on anger, appropriate and inappropriate.

    Hot and Cold Anger Mark 3:1-7 (“If Looks Could Kill”) INTRO.: There are really two kinds of anger. There is hot, fiery anger that sometimes becomes belligerent when not held in check. This kind of person rants and raves when he loses control of his temper. Then there is cold anger. I have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Perseverance Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 15,273 views

    1. He faced opposition from people. 2. He faced the evil of a fallen world.

    Annie Dillard is one of my favorite authors. In her book Teaching a Stone to Talk, she writes: “You don’t have to sit outside in the dark. If, however, you want to look at the stars, you will find that darkness is required. The stars neither require it or demand it.” Darkness is a part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ian Lyall avatar

    Out On A Limb For God

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,498 views

    Like David in the OT, the Christian will face the opposition of Satan, and is called to go out on a limb for God.

    We all know well the story of David and Goliath; it’s one we grew up with from Sunday School. It’s a story which catches a popular vein. It’s the story of the underdog winning, winning against the seeming odds. We probably all have some feeling for the underdog, say in a sporting event, and enjoy ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Stand Firm

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,617 views

    This message uses the example of the Hebrew children to encourage Christians to Stand Firm in the face of any opposition.

    Stand Firm Daniel 1.1-8 vv. 4-5, Daniel and his friends got a three-year crash course in the ways of the Chaldeans. --New Teachings, new language, pagan religion --They were faced with adversity in their education—they would be taught things that went totally against their beliefs. --They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Kill A Giant: Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,115 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to equip persons with biblical strategies and principals when facing giants or opposition in life.

    “Facing Giants” I Samuel 17:47-51 How to Kill a Giant or A Giant Killer (Use a Can of Raid) Introduction: Giants. We must face them. Yet, we need not face them alone. Max Lucado’s book, Facing Giants, takes a profound look at the life of David and digs deeply into the defeats he suffered, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Did You Really Hear What I Did? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,466 views

    This message seeks to answer why people can hear the same message but respond in opposite ways.

    Although I have been a Christian for thirty plus years there are still so many things that puzzle me. How can people hear the life changing message of Jesus Christ and refuse to accept it? Why do people not jump at the chance to have all their sins taken away? However the biggest issue that puzzles ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Prayer Of Hezekiah

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on May 29, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,899 views

    Although faced with both opposition and intimidation. Hezekiah prayed and the seemingly impossible happened, Jerusalem was delivered.

    Isaiah 37:20 Introduction: Opposition and intimidation are oftentimes used by Satan to defeat the believer. These same two tools were used by the Assyrian armies as they laid siege to enemy cities and fortresses. Hezekiah was a good king, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Carroll avatar

    Faith In Conflict

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,358 views

    Faith is a personal experience, born in your life measured by your ability to withstand opposition and affliction.

    FAITH IN CONFLICT 01/25/09 IKing 18:41-45 41 And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain. 42 So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Enduring Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
     | 8,647 views

    Jesus tells Peter that the nature of the Church is one that will endure it. No matter the opposition—it will remain.

    THE CHURCH JESUS BUILDS Part 3-Enduring Sunday, March 4, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Matthew 16:18-19, “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Letters To 7 Churches 3 - Pergamum And Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,173 views

    Thew opposition is great and the temptation to compromise is also great. but God encourages them to hold firm.

    As we move on from Ephesus and Smyrna to Pergamum and Thyatira we see the intensity of opposition and persecution increasing. While in Smyrna there was a warning of possible death for Christ, in Pergamum we find it’s happened. Here maintaining belief in Christ has cost Antipas his life. Yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican