Sermons on overcame opposition:

If This Is From God ... Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2004

How do you respond to the work of God in Christians lives and how will you respond when you face opposition?

It seems to me there are 2 different questions that arise for us in this passage today. The first is this: "How will you respond to the work of God in the lives of his followers? Will you respond with faith, with allegiance to Jesus Christ as Lord or will you reject his claims over you as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-42

Denomination: Anglican

The Man At The Pool

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007

Here is a wonderful example of the need of man, and the seeking saviour comming to his aid. Beware, there will be opposition, but responding brings blessing.

THE MAN AT THE POOL John 5:1-18 This third of the miracles recorded in John’s Gospel finds a place there, as it would appear, . . . because it is the occasion for that great utterance of our Lord about His Sonship and His divine working as the Father also works, which occupies the whole of the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jonah's Repentance And Deliverance Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 27, 2006

God molds and shapes the human heart to see the end of the foolish paths we choose for ourselves in opposition to his purposes.

INTRODUCTION “Call me Ishmael” (Moby Dick) In the great novel by Melville, the sermon preached in the chapel, the preacher said: ’Shipmates, this book, containing only four chapters -- four yarns -- is one of the smallest strands in the mighty cable of the Scriptures. Yet what depths of the soul ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Church Planting In Ephesus Series

Contributed by Martin Wickens on Dec 21, 2005

A study of Ephesians looking in this sermon at the establishment of the church. It looks at Open Doors, Opposition and Applications from the first days at Ephesus.

“It’s theme is the Church of Christ, founded in the will of the Father, developed by the work of the Son, and united in him through the indwelling and energy of the Holy Spirit.” - Vincent - In Ephesians the Holy Spirit lifts our eyes from the temporal to the eternal; from the sinful self to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life On Mars

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Sep 4, 2007

There will always be some kind of opposition when preaching the Gospel and different results, but Paul shows that we should preach it anyway.

Life on Mars Acts 17:15 – 34 I. Introduction Wherever Paul went he preached the Gospel, Athens was no different. He is invited to explain his message at the open forum on Mars’ Hill. II. Main Body A. The Title of his message (Verse 23) 1. The Unknown God a. People Worship anything b. People ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Wheat And The Tares Series

Contributed by David Quackenbush on May 4, 2008

Part III of our examination of the Parables of the Kingdom looks at the emphasis of the opposition to the Kingdom of God, the Presence of the Tares and their final destiny.

Introduction As we examined the first of the parables in this chapter last week we examined the parable of the Sower and the 4 types of soil that the seed (the word of God) falls upon. The emphasis of that parable was upon the hearts of the hearer of the Word of God. Today we shall examine the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Triumph, Yet Tears

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 29, 2015

Palm Sunday message focusing on the 3 groups of people who were in Jerusalem to see Jesus: the opposition, the fickle, and the followers.

“Triumph, Yet Tears” Luke 19:36-44, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Palm Sunday 2015) During the Civil War, chaplains served on both sides, but were not authorized transportation. Usually the troops chipped in and provided their padres with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:36-44

Denomination: Congregational

The Power Of Supernatural Boldness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to be bold in their faith, stand firm against opposition, and trust in God's power working in them. Key

Welcome, beloved family in Christ. It is a joy to gather together once again, united by our shared faith and love for our Savior. We are here to encourage one another, to learn, to grow, and to share in the beauty of God's Word. We are here to be refreshed and challenged, comforted and convicted. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Topics: Power, Boldness

Acts To All The World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to stand firm in their faith like Peter and John, boldly proclaiming their identity in Christ, regardless of opposition.

Good morning, beloved family of Christ. It warms my heart to see each and every one of you here today, gathered in the name of our Lord, eager to hear His word and to grow in His love. We are here today, not by chance or by habit, but by the divine appointment of our Heavenly Father. Our gathering ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-22

Topics: Identity

How To Stand Firm In Your Faith

Contributed by Alex Umole on Mar 4, 2025

Rollo May, the distinguished psychiatrist, wrote a book called: Man's Search for Himself, and in this book, he says: “The opposite of courage in our society is not cowardice; it is conformity.”

We are going to consider that in a world that often values comfort over courage, convenience over conviction, we’re faced with a tough question: Culture’s Greatest Challenge: What would you stand for? When faced with difficulties, what will you choose? Will you bow to the pressures around you, or ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Daniel 6:10

Satan's Tactics

Contributed by Ruel Camia on Apr 24, 2007

Revelation 12:9, 11 The great dragon was hurled down — that ancient SERPENT called the DEVIL, or SATAN, who leads the whole world astray.... [11] They OVERCAME him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their liv

Satan’s Tactics and Strategies Revelation 12:9, 11 The great dragon was hurled down — that ancient SERPENT called the DEVIL, or SATAN, who leads the whole world astray.... [11] They OVERCAME him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Time To Rebuild

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jul 14, 2003

Every new project or ministry has several hands in it: hand of God, hands of outsiders, hands of believers, and hands of opposition.

A Time To Rebuild Nehemiah 2:17-20 Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church July 13, 2003 BACKGROUND: A. Parable: There once was a thriving little church in the country. Internal squabbles developed that tore the church apart. Attendance dwindled until the church died. It ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Love Our Enemies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit helps us love our enemies by giving us a supernatural compassion for them despite their opposition to us.

1. The Holy Spirit helps us love our enemies by giving us a supernatural compassion for them despite their opposition to us. Jesus said, "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you." (Luke 6:27,28) Ask the Lord to fill you up with an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Cross The Red Seas In Your Life

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Nov 14, 2002

How Moses dealt with opposition and fear as He trusted God to deliver the children of Israel from Pharoah’s evil scheme!

HOW TO CROSS THE RED SEA IN YOUR LIFE EX. 14:13 THERE ARE TIMES IN OUR LIVES…WHEN WE LIKE THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL FACE A RED SEA CROSSING. IT IS SUCH A TIME AS THIS THAT WE VISIT THIS MORNING WITH THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL. AS YOU KNOW, FOR 430 YEARS GOD’S PEOPLE ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

18 Be Patient, Your Payday Is Coming Series

Contributed by James May on Jan 2, 2008

We must have patience while await the coming of the Lord. Patience with perseverance in the face of oppression and opposition will make us victorious.

Be Patient, Your Payday is Coming #18 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May James 5:4-6,"Behold, the hire of the laborers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible