Sermons on Overcoming Opposition:

Building Against Opposition Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Mar 6, 2021

Just as Nehemiah was giving the call to build the walls of Jerusalem, each of you also have a calling. But know that it is easier to quit than to commit. Do not listen to the words and criticism of your opposition and focus on the word of God.

Building Against Opposition Nevertheless, we made our prayer to our God, and because of them we set a watch against them day and night. - Nehemiah 4:9 It is not about how you start your work. It is whether you finish and how you finish that is important. One of the greatest tests of character ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Opposites Are The Same Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

It is hard for Christians to believe this paradoxical truth that opposites can be the same. That is why so few Christians have a Biblical attitude toward other Christians who hold opposite views.

A cartoon pictures the door of an office in the central government building of Moscow. The sign reads, Commissar for the Electrification of all the Russias. Underneath is a bit of paper on which is written, "Please knock-bell out of order." We can see the humor in the great ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:6

When Facing Opposition

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 14, 2024

Continuing series on Nehemiah, addresses how to handle opposition and obstacles

Nehemiah 4 When Facing Opposition This afternoon is Super Bowl 58. I’m not much of a sports fan, and don’t really care to watch games, but in years past Gladys and I have watched some of them just to see the commercials. This year there is something different though. Sarah Thomas will become ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Addressing The Opposition To Revival

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 3, 2023

Pastor Jonathan shares a few thoughts about the Asbury Revival. There are many opponents of revival today. Let's embrace what God is doing and not worry about trying to figure it out.

Acts 3:19 Refreshing = a??a´?????, anapsuxis, an-aps'-ook-sis From G404; properly a recovery of breath, that is, (figuratively) revival: - revival. I. Acts 3:1-10 – Expound on the Lame Beggar Healed at the Gate called “Beautiful.” II. Acts 4:1-22 – The opposition (after God started ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, 2 Chronicles 7:13-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Boldness In The Face Of Opposition Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 27, 2025

Spirit-filled believers are empowered to stand fearlessly for Christ, even in the face of threats, persecution, or opposition.

BOLDNESS IN THE FACE OF OPPOSITION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 4:13-20 Key Verse: “We cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.” (Acts 4:20) Supporting Texts: Joshua 1:9; 2 Timothy 1:7; Ephesians 6:19-20; Proverbs 28:1 INTRODUCTION: The early Church faced fierce ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Opposition (Ezra 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 29, 2025

Should churches expect opposition?

When we are building something for God, should we expect opposition? Do we sometimes have to wait patiently for God’s hand? Let’s look at Ezra 4. Do enemies sometimes pretend to be friends? What happened as former exiles began to rebuild the temple? Then the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Opposite Of Karma - Repent

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 22, 2025

How do things work in this world? Good for good? Bad for bad? Nope. Repent.

3.23.25 Luke 13:1–5 (EHV) 1 At that time there were some present who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2 He answered them, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered these things? 3 I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcomers

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 11, 2021

This world has a lot of obstacles in place to defeat us as Christians. Three thoughts one how to be an overcomer.

Followers of Jesus have been given different names over the centuries. 1. First, they were described as followers of the way. 2. At Antioch, they were called Christians which means Christ ones. Acts 14:26 3. Perhaps the most common word for those committed to Jesus, is disciple. Disciple means ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Fear During Crisis

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 2, 2020

Fear is the opposite of faith. We can overcome fear in times of crisis by building up our faith and confidence in the power of God, in the word of God and in the love of God for us.

OVERCOMING FEAR DURING CRISIS Study Text: Exodus 14: 10 - 14. Introduction: - Everyone experiences fear during crisis in their life. There are big fears we are very aware of and little ones we may not even realize we have. - It is very important to understand what fear is and how ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcome

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 26, 2009

Prayer is a tough subject. The problem is our prayers are very superficial for the most part...We don’t often consider if the point of the glimpse into the Garden is to show us that the best human effort from the holiest Man who ever lived even tends towa

"Overcome" Romans 8:26-39 (The Message) Romans 8:37 - No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. _________________________________________________________ “Overcome” – at first glance one might feel this presentation promises to be boring. The word is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39

Denomination: Salvation Army

Overcome!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 10, 2014

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Overcome! John 16:29-33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Overcome.html "I have overcome the world." = Attaining Victory! Who said it? Jesus. Who won the victory? Jesus. Who then possesses the victory? Jesus. Is He willing to share? Yes! [not the glory, but the victory!] The world is tough. ...read more

Scripture: John 16:29-33

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome Loneliness Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 19, 2016

Sermon looks at loneliness. Reasons: 1. TRANSITION 2. SEPARATION 3. OPPOSITION 4. REJECTION - Five steps: A. RECOGNIZE God Is There B. MAXIMIZE God’s Strength C. UTILIZE Your Time D. SYMPATHIZE For Those In Need E. GOLRIFY God’s Deliverance

How To Overcome Loneliness Loneliness is one of the most miserable feelings a person can have. When you’re lonely you may feel that nobody loves you. You may feel that nobody cares. Loneliness can make you may feel that nobody even cares if you exist. But here is a fact: You don’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So Built We The Wall Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jun 14, 2009

There will always be obstacles and opposition when we attempt things for the Lord. But if we commit it to Him, we will achieve His will.

In 1975, Steven Spielberg shocked America with his classic film, Jaws. Following the story line of Peter Benchley’s novel, a mammoth great white shark terrorized Amity, a fictional New England coastal village. Newspapers in 1975 reported an actual decline in beach tourism during the popular run of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming

Contributed by Arthur Potter on Dec 30, 2000

Our dependence is on the life of the Son of God, moment by moment, his life is in us then, "this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith."

1 John 5 John has brought before us, o First, the theme of fellowship of Christ, maintaining fellowship; then o Maintaining truth, o Maintaining righteousness, o Maintaining love, and, now, he concludes with the theme of o Maintaining assurance, or confidence. The relationship between ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: *other

Overcomers

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 18, 2001

Just like in the life of David, obstacles will come our way, but how will we overcome our obstacles and struggles, the giants of our lives?

“OVERCOMERS” I SAMUEL 17: 41-51 JANUARY 14, 2001 INTRODUCTION: What was your New Years Resolution? Congregational response: New Years Resolutions are really about overcoming Life struggles/Life Obstacles. Church Struggles are just the same. They are opportunities to overcome. TRANSITION ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:41-51

Denomination: Baptist