Sermons on Resisting Opposition:

Keeping Your Victory In Christ

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Oct 12, 2018

James 4:7-Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."

KEEPING YOUR VICTORY IN CHRIST MAIN TEXT: 1PETER 5:8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Your hour of total victory is now because the Almighty God who you serve has remained a victor and the enemy cannot rejoice over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Problem Of Sin Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Despite our sinful nature, we can resist sin and rely on the power of Christ to overcome it.

Let's dive in. We're going to chat about a book in the Bible called Romans, written by a dude named Paul. It's all about how we can live our lives in a way that shows we're grateful for God's love and mercy. The big idea here is the power of the gospel, which is like a superhero's power, but even ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Topics: Gospel Power, Overcoming Sin, Spiritual Strength, Redemption

Authority PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Understand and accept Jesus as the ultimate authority in our lives, resisting worldly influences and submitting to His will.

Good morning, Church! Today, we're going to dive deep into the Word of God and examine a powerful passage from the Gospel of Matthew. We’ll be talking about how Jesus is the ultimate authority. Now, this doesn't just mean that Jesus is an authority figure to be feared or revered, but rather that He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-27

Topics: Ultimate Authority

Staying Clean In A Corrupt World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To encourage believers to live in holiness, resist temptation, and focus on God's Word, as we are transformed into the likeness of Christ.

Good morning, family of Christ. We're diving into the deep end today with a heavy, but vital topic: Living in Holiness, Resisting Temptation, and Focusing on God's Word. It's not easy, but it's so worth it. The great Christian author, A.W. Tozer, once said, "Holiness, as taught in the Scriptures, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Topics: Distraction, Temptation

Life By The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

Truly know God, live by the Spirit, resist fleshly desires, and serve others humbly in love. Key

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today in the spirit of fellowship, unity, and love, to delve into the wisdom of God's Word and to seek His guidance in our lives. Opening Scripture Reading – Our focus today will be on the powerful words of the Apostle Paul in his ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-25

Topics: Live, Jesus

Beware Of Wolves PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024

Explores the importance of discerning spiritual wolves in sheep's clothing and resisting the allure of power not rooted in God's will.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in the house of the Lord, surrounded by the fellowship of believers? We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. God has a word for us today, a word that is as timely as it is timeless. In the words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, Matthew 10:16, Acts 20:29

Topics: Wolves, House

Obstacles To Sustaining Higher Dimensions Of The Supernatural Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 29, 2025

Many believers enter into the supernatural, but certain obstacles can hinder them from sustaining those higher dimensions unless they are identified and overcome.

OBSTACLES TO SUSTAINING HIGHER DIMENSIONS OF THE SUPERNATURAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:7 Key Verse: “Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?” (Galatians 5:7) Supporting Texts: 1 Thessalonians 5:19; Hebrews 12:1; Matthew 13:22; Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Temptation Of Jesus

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 23, 2015

Jesus provides us with an assurance that we are capable of resisting temptation. And by overcoming temptation, we emerge strengthened in our spirit.

5-12-06 Title: The Temptation of Jesus Bible Reading: Matthew 4:1-11 The subject today is the temptation of Jesus, as found in Matthew 4:1-11. Verse 1 says, “Then Jesus was led out into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted there by the Devil.” The word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Going To The Next Level - 1

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 24, 2003

This is the first of a two part message on personal growth. In this first week we focus on why we resist the change growth brings.

Summer, 2004 Dakota Community Church Going To The Next Level - 1 Philippians 3: 7-17 7But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-17, James 4:13-15

Denomination: Mennonite

"A Place Of Prayer" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 18, 2005

Creating a house of prayer often brings disruption and disturbance to a lifestyle that is unacceptable to the Lord. How do we respond to or resist Him?

Holy Week Service Church of the Atonement March 21, 2005 “A Place of Prayer” Matthew 21:10-17 INTRODUCTION: The next day after the trimphal entry into Jerusalem, Jesus went to the temple. What he found there was anything but a house of prayer. Picture in your mind the confusion with all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:10-17

Denomination: Methodist

Instant Idolatry Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

This incident in Babylon shows us that Christians are justified in getting involved in politics, but also in resisting a government that compels obedience to what is contrary to the will of God.

Alfred North Whitehead said, "The key note of idolatry is contentment with the prevalent gods." Nebuchadnezzar, as we saw in the conclusion of chapter 2, had been convinced that Jehovah was the God of gods. Even after this, however, he did not feel compelled to forsake his lesser gods. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-8

Can God Bless Me? Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 11, 2002

A message on how God can bless his people despite the situation, their sins, or opposition.

Genesis Series #50 June 16, 2002 Title: Can God Bless Me? Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New life in Christ. Today we continue with message #50 in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Genesis. Read Genesis 26:1-33 Opening Prayer Perhaps you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth Liberates Charity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 25, 2009

Without truth, our charity degenerates into sentimentalism, and can be totally perverted into its opposite.

Monday of 17th week in Course July 27, 2009 Caritas in Veritate (3) Joachim Jeremias taught that the parables about the Church should be read holistically. For instance, Jesus would say, “The kingdom of God is like this situation: you plant the tiniest seed, and without your doing much, it grows ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Catholic

The Cross

Contributed by David Butcher on Oct 21, 2006

The importance of the cross in the life of the believer TODAY. Especially in the light of opposition in the UK to this Christian symbol

Galatians 6:11-18 NLT 11 Notice what large letters I use as I write these closing words in my own handwriting. 12 Those who are trying to force you to be circumcised are doing it for just one reason. They don’t want to be persecuted for teaching that the cross of Christ alone can save. 13 And even ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Kill A Giant: Part 2 Series

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jul 2, 2007

This sermon is a continuation on how we as believers face oppositional giants with biblical principles and strategies.

“Facing Giants” I Samuel 18:5-9 How to Kill a Giant: Part 2 or How to Handle Haters (Use a Can of Raid) Introduction: Giants. We must face them. Yet, we need not face them alone. Max Lucado’s book, Facing Giants, takes a profound look at the life of David and digs deeply into the defeats he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5-9

Denomination: Baptist