Sermons on Resisting God:

Crazy For Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 11, 2025

The Gospel demands a response. You can be a mocker like Festus, resistant like Agrippa, or fully committed like Paul. Choose to be like Paul!

CRAZY FOR JESUS Text: Acts 26:19-32 Introduction 1. Illustration: A few years after I gave my heart to Christ, my brother, who was away at college working on his master’s degree, came home for a visit. He asked my mother, “So, is Mark still a Jesus Freak?” To which my mother replied, “Well, I’d ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-23

Denomination: Methodist

Baptism And The Battleground

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 5, 2003

We can only win over and against temptation by putting our faith in Jesus Christ who can help us to resist temptation.

BAPTISM AND THE BATTLEGROUND Text: Mark 1:9-15 "It is said that Ignatius of Loyola once had a hole dug for the novices [rookies] of his order a grave, having them buried except for their heads, asking, "Are you dead?" To those who answered yes, he would reply, "Rise then, and begin ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: United Methodist

The Heart Of The Matter Is The Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Segun Omole on Jan 14, 2009

I have heard and read quite a number of analysis of the weakness of Samson, his lack of self control and his inability to resist the power of a woman

Judge 16: 1-31 I have heard and read quite a number of analysis of the weakness of Samson, his lack of self control and his inability to resist the power of a woman…well, guess these are all correct in their own ways but I would like to look at this man of God from another perspective. I believe ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Crucifying The Flesh

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025

As believers, one of the fundamental aspects of following Christ is the call to crucify the flesh. The flesh represents our sinful nature, desires, and inclinations that oppose the will of God

Title: CRUCIFYING THE FLESH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:24 "And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts." Supporting Texts: Romans 6:6, Colossians 3:5, Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20, Matthew 16:24 INTRODUCTION: As believers, one ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:24, Romans 6:6, Colossians 3:5, Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20, Matthew 16:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Move Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 27, 2018

God moves the remnant through Haggai and Zechariah to restart the rebuilding of the Temple of God. He assures and encourages them.

The rebuilding of the Temple of God came to a halt, because of the harassment from the Samaritans and the pressure from the Persian officials. • And it stopped for 16 years, until the 2nd year of King Darius’ reign. With the Temple unbuilt, God was left out of their mind and their lives. • The ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 5:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"From Sorrow To Celebration: God’s Power

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 27, 2024

God is working behind the scenes to turn our sorrow into joy, and our mourning into celebration.

9:20 Mordecai recorded these things and sent letters to all the Jews who were in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, both near and far, 9:21 enjoining them that they should keep the fourteenth day of the month Adar and also the fifteenth day of the same month, year by year, 9:22 as the days on ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:20-22

Denomination: United Methodist

29. The Tragic End Of Saul And The Faithful Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 22, 2025

The Tragic End of Saul and the Faithful Hand of God

The Tragic End of Saul and the Faithful Hand of God October 22, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 31 We’ve walked with Saul and David through valleys and mountaintops, through victories and failures, through caves, betrayals, and repentance. Now, as we come to the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Armour Of God

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

Breaking down each of the pieces of the armour fo God; a sermon I wrote and preached with a gr 11 student

The Armor of God Youth Service - June 11, 1995 INTRO: I have a hard time with things that I can’t physically sense. I’m a fairly concrete person - I like the tangible things in life - like a thick piece of chocolate cake, or the solid handshake of a friend. And it is because of this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hazards Of Not Hearing God’s Voice

Contributed by Bobby Gilstrap on May 25, 2010

A message to challenge believers to hear the voice of God and respond in obedience and unbelievers to respond in faith to God’s salvation.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION (D.L. Moody: listen to audio recording) INTRODUCTION The Bible makes it clear that God has given to us two sets of ears; physical ears with which we can hear physical voices. And he has given us spiritual ears with which we can hear his voice. In our Bible reading for today ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Armor Of God

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 10, 2001

What the best dressed Christian soldier is wearing.

The Armor of God For a hippie to show up at boot camp is a rather traumatic experience. I was a peace and love kind of a guy suddenly thrust into a violent and loud place designed to prepare me for a loud and violent war. Had I had any clue what those weeks would have been like and the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, 1 Samuel 17:47

Denomination: Baptist

Armor Of God Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 26, 2006

God has supplied His children with armor and weaponry to be victorious in their daily spiritual battles. Do we know how to use them and are we willing?

Christian Warfare - Pt. 1 The Apostle Paul is ready to close his letter to the Ephesian congregation. He began the letter, in the first three Chapters, reminding them of their privileged position in Christ and His Church. In Chapter Four, he taught them how they can grow to spiritual maturity ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Grace Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 16, 2007

If we would only learn about God’s grace, we wouldn’t try to lift ourselves on a pedestal, neither would we be swift to judge another.

God’s Grace #15 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May James 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Last week we learned that whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. We also learned ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spirit Of God Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 2, 2002

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Back To The Basics". This sermon asks the question, "Who is the Holy Spirit?"

Sunday Evening November 3, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Back To The Basics¡¨ [#4] SLIDE 11 THE SPIRIT OF GOD John 14:15-21 Introduction: 1. Can you imagine how great it would have been to live daily with Jesus the disciples did? Every time they needed anything they could go ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 16, 2006

A five minute Children’s talk for inclusion in a service with a focus on ’knowing God better’

John and Sally- Knowing God Let me tell you a story about two children- John and Sally - sally was 11 - John was 12 - Not from the same family- but were good friends (most of the time!) As with all of us- what people thought of Sally mattered a lot to her - took great care about how she ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pride

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 27, 2020

God resists the proud.That demon of pride was born with us, and it will not die one hour before us. None of us are invisible to this ancient enemy.Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God(1 Peter 5:6).

PRIDE “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” (1 Peter 5:5) God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8). The love of God is beyond our understanding. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5, Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal