Sermons on Resistance:

When Dreams Come True Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Apr 27, 2010

Our greatest dreams will come true when we get close to God and give our hearts completely to Him. How to get prayers answered and how not to.

When Dreams Come True James 4:1-10 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You want something but don’t get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Thorn In The Flesh

Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 26, 2009

Sometimes we are called to suffer or carry on difficult issues and situation and although we ask and plead with God to remove those situations his response is always the same, "My Grace is Sufficient for You" We must learn to once again trust completely i

A Thorn in the flesh 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 - July 19, 2009 Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr. And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. Concerning this thing I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Use Wisdom But Know Its Limitations Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 31, 2010

In today's lesson we are encouraged to use wisdom but know its limitations--particularly with respect to civil authorities.

Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes addresses the use of wisdom but also being aware of its limitations. Let us read Ecclesiastes 8:1-17: 1 Who is like the wise? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Producers Of A Hostile Environment-7 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 2, 2010

Part 7 of a 7-part sermon. The Apostle Paul, revealed to Timothy that a hostile(antagonistic) environment will characterize the last days. But why? A(n) Hostile(antagonistic) environment is produced by, a Distortion of….

PRODUCERS of a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-VII—2Timothy 3:1-9 The last days will be characterized by a hostile(antagonistic) environment. The Apostle Paul, revealed to Timothy that a hostile(antagonistic) environment will characterize the last days. A(n) hostile(antagonistic) environment will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Strong In God's Grace

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Leaders help us stand

Standing Strong in God’s Grace - 1 Peter 5 August 24, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the end of your Bibles, to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 5. We want to finish up our study of the book of 1 Peter today. Remember that Peter is writing to give practical help to Christians dealing with daily ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Battle Ready Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 25, 2018

Message 8 in our journey with Joshua into the Promised Land. This message explores the preparation to conquer the Canaanites provided by Moses in Deuteronomy.

Joshua Series #8 The Amazing Race to Rest & Reward “Battle Ready” Review / Introduction The book of Joshua is all about the fulfillment of a promise made to Abraham hundreds of years before. God chose to bless Abraham who was living near Babylon. He promised to build from him a great nation, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Big Surprise

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 5, 2021

This Easter message focuses on the DISRUPTION that Jesus's presence brought into the lives of the selfish priests and Pharisees at His first Advent, their response to the disruption (murdering Jesus), and the SURPRISE Jesus's resurrection was to them and even to the disciples.

Today we celebrate the greatest event in the history of mankind: the resurrection of Christ. Nothing has ever happened that influences the destiny of mankind like that one event. Alexander’s defeat of the Persians changed the course of Western civilization. It was a significant turning point in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:34-36, John 3:16, Revelation 1:18, John 20:15, John 2:12-25, Matthew 27:62-66, Mark 8:34-37, John 11:47-48, Matthew 23:27, 1 Corinthians 15:1-58, 2 Corinthians 2:14, Acts 1:11, Matthew 28:1-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Handle Temptation Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 29, 2021

James moves from how to handle trials to how to handle temptations. Even though temptation is inevitable and giving into temptation is inexcusable, we can learn that temptation is predictable and conquerable.

Introduction: A. Once there was a little boy who always went next door to play alone in the neighbor’s yard even though his mom had warned him against doing so. 1. This frustrated and worried his mom so she asked him why he was so disobedient. 2. He replied that Satan tempted him so much and he ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Peter 1:3, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Temptations Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 17, 2022

Solomon's downfall began when he married the daughter of the Egyptian Pharaoh to seal a political alliance. He could not control his lust. Among Solomon's 700 wives and 300 concubines were many foreigners, which angered God.

Overcoming Temptations King Solomon was the wisest man ever and also one of the most foolish. God gifted him with unsurpassed wisdom, which Solomon squandered by disobeying God's commandments. Solomon's most notable achievements were his building projects, particularly the temple in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Temptation

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 3, 2000

Dealing with temptation in daily life.

HOW TO HANDLE TEMPTATION Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: An EXAMPLE of Temptation; How JESUS handled it. I. THE FACT OF TEMPTATION. A. Its Nature: Two ways the word "tempt" is used in the Bible. · "God did tempt [test] Abraham" (Genesis 22:1) · "God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Aggression: Enemies At The Gate

Contributed by Stephen Robinson on Jun 1, 2006

Re-establishing the church’s original purpose by aggressively bringing in a harvest of souls.

Kingdom Aggression: Enemies at the Gate The transition from a pew level church to a Kingdom one centers upon meeting the enemy at the gates of our city. Gates or entryways provide the path of least resistance especially if the gates are not manned. Every strategic military structure maintains some ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:3-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wade Deeper Series

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Mar 13, 2007

To show that we must never give up in spiritual matters for the Lord will be there to guide us into the deep things of our spiritual lives and greater success than we could ever imagine on our own.

INTRODUCTION -There is an old saying that says, “Winners never quit and quitters never win.” -There is a great deal of truth in that statement -It is impossible to win when you quit -Boxer throwing in the towel -Runner stopping mid-race -Tennis player walking off the court -Basketball player ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Warfare

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Mar 25, 2007

Shows Christians that we are at war with Satan and that we must be up for the fight.

WARFARE 2 Cor 10.3-6 We are at war. What are we as a church doing to fight and win this war? What are we at war with?—Satan and Evil. The church must compete against—TV/Movies; Drugs/Alcohol; Sexual Perversion; Peer Pressure; Jobs—gods that keep people away from church; Schools—false doctrines ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

True Repentance

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Dec 4, 2008

There are some steps to be followed where there is true repentance.

TRUE REPENTANCE Text: James 4:7-10 (NLT) So humble yourselves before God. Resist the Devil, and he will flee from you. Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, you hypocrites. Let there be tears for the wrong things you have done. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Church Of God

When God Gives His Gift...

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Dec 23, 2007

Could we afford to reject God’s Gift? Why? Because it is not so desirable? Is it because of our so-called freedom of choice? And our freedom of choice to reject is "powerful" than our human will to choose what attracts us?

“The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’ And let him who hears say, ‘Come!’ Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life” (Revelation 22:17). What is this “free gift of the water of life”? And why would others refuse or reject it? Is it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:17

Denomination: Baptist