Sermons about Overcame Opposition

What Should We Do?

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jul 20, 2013

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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

Seeking Sunday School Helpers Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 19, 2012

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A study of the Gospel of Luke 9: 43 – 48

Luke 9: 43 – 48 Seeking Sunday School Helpers 43 And they were all amazed at the majesty of God. But while everyone marveled at all the things which Jesus did, He said to His disciples, 44 “Let these words sink down into your ears, for the Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:43-48

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Prince Of Peace Carries A Sword Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 16, 2012

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What Jesus DIDN'T mean when He said, "I did not come to bring peace, but a sword." A study of how this part of scripture is commonly misunderstood.

¬¬INTRODUCTION It’s been a memorable weather week, for the first time since they started keeping records, 49 of the 50 states had snow on the ground at the same time. Northwest Florida even had snow – the only state without snow was Hawaii. There is usually always snow on the top of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Consistent Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2011

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The church at Philadelphia is the church "I" would probably want to join. It is the church who received from the Lord, a word of observation, affirmation, and even commendation - but NO WORD of CONDEMNATION.

The Consistent Church Revelation 3:7-13 * Of all the churches which Jesus wrote to in the Revelation, the sixth church is the most consistent in the fulfillment of ministry & mission. This is the church that I would have wanted to be a member of. It is this church that our Lord gives no word of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Plan The Work, Part 3: Defend The Plan Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 21, 2009

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When a leader knows, through prayer and the confirmation of God’s people, that he is in the will of God, he must defend his plan against ungodly opposition.

One of the great lessons we get from the book of Nehemiah is that opposition is not a onetime deal. It would be nice if we could just deal with opposition once and be done with it, wouldn’t it? But we can’t. Because as long as we are doing the work that God calls us to do, we will have to face ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Our National Shame: A Pastor’s Call To Boldness

Contributed by Pastor Sam Guido on Feb 12, 2011

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A call to todays pastors for boldness

Our Nation’s Shame: A Call To Pastors For Boldness! Pastor Sam Guido "If, to please people, we offer what we ourselves disapprove, how can we afterwards defend our work? Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The event is in the hands of God". George Washington spoke ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Lutheran

Doing It God’s Way Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

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If we want to see God’s will done in our lives, then we must commit ourselves to doing things His way.

Doing It God’s Way Acts 21:27-40 Intro: As we have followed Paul through the past few chapters of Acts, we have witnessed someone who was willing to give up his own way in order to do what God had called him to do. That is not always easy to do because we are too easily convinced that our way is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:27-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Your Government Is Ungodly - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 26, 2017

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1. Expect Christ's enemies to be energized (vs. 1-3). 2. Expect more souls to be saved (vs. 4). 3. Expect more help from Heaven (vs. 5-10). 4. Tell the truth about Jesus (vs. 7-12).

When Your Government Is Ungodly - Part 1 Acts 4:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 14, 2013 *We still live in somewhat of a bubble here in the Bible Belt. Yes, over the years, much has gone downhill spiritually, but it’s still different here. One of the main reasons goes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Testifying Truth

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 26, 2018

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The Sanhedrin again seek to put Christ and Christianity on trial, even though Jesus has been crucified, dead and buried.

Mid-Week Message/Devotion April 25, 2018 Acts 4:5-12 We are reading through this account of Peter and the apostles being queried by yet another gathering of what amounts to a self-appointed council. Why do I say self-appointed? You see this council of Jewish priests – the Sanhedrin was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Mission Impossible To Mission Accomplished!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Aug 2, 2014

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God is delighted and able to take the misfits and rejected of society, and patiently turn them into world shakers and world changers for the Kingdom of God! All he needs is a surrendered and committed life.

Acts 4:1-13 KJV And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, 2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Attitudes About Christ (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 19, 2015

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Pt 2 of a 2-part sermon examining 3 attitudes toward Christ & the Gospel displayed in Acts 5:17-42. Pt 1 dealt with the spirit of opposition and the spirit of compromise Gamaliel typified. This sermon shows the spirit of discipleship Peter & John showed.

Three Attitudes about Christ (Part 2) Acts Series Chuck Sligh April 19, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 5:29-33 – “Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29-33

Denomination: Baptist

Blind Faith

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 17, 2014

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This text reminds us that we must blindly trust Jesus, even in the face of opposition.

35) As he approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36) When he heard a crowd going by, he asked what was happening. 37) They told him, ‘Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.’ 38) Then he shouted, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’ 39) Those who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

Living In A Lion’s Den Without Being Eaten

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 30, 2014

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Many times we are attacked. We see 5 characteristics about Daniel that, when the lions came to eat him, were the things responsible for keeping him from being devoured.

LIVING IN A LION’S DEN WITHOUT BEING EATEN Dan. 6:1-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HELPING OUT 1. We all love it when other drivers blow their horns at us. It can really test your Christianity! I remember the story of… 2. Sandra, while out driving her car, stopped to obey a red light ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Enduring Adversity In The Christian Life

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 27, 2014

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A sermon examining the adversity that we may face in this life.

ENDURING ADVERSITY IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Acts 5:17-23 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, November 5th, 2025) Have you ever experienced relief from a circumstance or situation and then weeks, months, or years later you find yourself back in the same familiar and uncomfortable situation? Some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

Consistency In Times Of Adversity Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 2, 2014

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A sermon examining the importance of remaining steadfast in your faith in the midst of trying times.

CONSISTENCY IN TIMES OF ADVERSITY Acts 5:21-32 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, November 11th, 2025) We love to hear stories about our persecuted brothers and sisters who stand firm in their faith even if it costs them their possessions, positions, power, or prosperity. We celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

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