Sermons on To Speak Against This Sin:

Against All Odds (Revival At A Funeral)

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Jun 16, 2019

Against all odds, true followers of Jesus will follow after Him. Don't count the costs. We'll learn 5 ways that we can serve Christ. Even though the world may reject me; I'll follow Him.

Against All Odds Scripture Reference: Mark 5:21-43 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on June 16, 2019 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson To all the Father’s among us, Happy Father’s Day. This morning take your Word of God and turn with me to the 5th Chapter of the Book of Mark. Even ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong Against The Evil Intentions Of Men

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jul 25, 2018

Men would by all means poison others against you but never give up the Lord id's on your side

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: BE STRONG AGAINST THE EVIL INTENTIONS OF MEN Acts 14:1-3 King James Version (KJV) 14 And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Warning Against The Perils Of Wealth And Greed Series

Contributed by Adam Laible on May 17, 2023

James 5:1. In this verse, James offers us a stern warning about the dangers of wealth and the relentless pursuit of material possessions. It is a timeless message that resonates with us even in the present day, as we navigate a world consumed by greed and materialism.

I. The Corrosive Nature of Wealth (James 5:1-3) James begins by addressing those who are rich, cautioning them against the potential pitfalls that come with material abundance. He reminds them that wealth can have a corrosive effect on the human soul, leading to arrogance, selfishness, and a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-3, James 5:4-6, James 5:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A House Divided Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2014

A house divided against itself cannot stand.

• Pastors hate division. You would think that Christians would too. • John Calvin said if Christians hated division as much as they hated those who disagreed with them, we would have won the world. • Ill. It is said that when the British and French were fighting in Canada in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Pulling Against God Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 19, 2007

Part 3 of this series focuses on what Jesus says about Marriage, Swearing and Revenge/Longsuffering in His Sermon on the Mount.

Pulling Against God Part 3 Scriptures: Matthew 5: 31-42 Introduction In my message last week I focused on the first two areas that Jesus dealt with in His sermon on the mount. This week we will continue from where we left off. Before I get into the heart of this message, I want you to ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unforgivable Sin: Understanding Sin, Forgiveness, And The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Pastor Matthew Faure on May 3, 2023

The Unforgivable Sin: Understanding Sin, Forgiveness, and the Holy Spirit

The Unforgivable Sin: Understanding Sin, Forgiveness, and the Holy Spirit Introduction The concept of blasphemy of the Holy Spirit and the unforgivable sin is a topic that has been debated by theologians for centuries. The concept is rooted in the Bible and has been interpreted in various ways by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32, Mark 3:22-30, Luke 12:10

My Faith Is Against My Mountain Series

Contributed by Christabel N. Onuoha on Mar 16, 2016

With the God-kind of faith in our hearts, we can move any and every insurmountable obstacle in our way.

Zechariah 4:7 “Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone thereof with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it." In my sermon "This One's On God", we looked at the preceding verse (vs.6) of our text, we saw how God ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-7, Mark 11:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fulfilling Life Against The Ghost Of Weariness

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Nov 4, 2002

Fulfillment of life comes not from the horizon outside, rather it grows within us through our life in partnership with God...

Matthew 25.1-13 is a parable that compares the christian life to a virgin who waits for the coming of the bridegroom with her lamp lit as well as with plenty of reserve of oil in order to add festivity to the wedding feast. The imageries of the wedding feast, the bridegroom, the reserve of oil or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Danger: Strong Currents Series

Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 13, 2007

Riptide Series Week 3: Danger Strong Currents Speaks of our responsiblity to not only stay away from the pull of sin, but to be sure we aren’t leading others into it.

RIP TIDE 3. Danger Strong Current This is week three of our Rip Tide series, and this week we are going to talk about the consequences of leading someone else into the flow of a rip tide. Now some of you said you were good swimmers, and that’s great, but I hope ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For He Who Is Not Against You Is For You

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 13, 2007

The Church has enough enemies without us attacking our brothers and sisters in Christ.

For He Who is not Against You is For You Luke 9:50 Aug. 12, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A There are a lot of things done in Jesus’ name that He has nothing to do with. 1 Jim Jones, David Koresh...actions of church people, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:50

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Back Is Against The Wall Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 19, 2011

This message looks at several instances when Paul's back was against the wall, noting what he did to push through the adversity to continue God's mission for his life

INTRODUCTION * Paul has faced opposition from the moment he placed faith in Christ (at first from believers who were skeptical, then from unbelievers) * Agabus’ prediction (21:10-11); Paul’s response (21:13) * Paul understood what it meant to have his “back against the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Against All Hope - A Good Friday! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 16, 2009

God, through Jesus Christ, has done everything for us to have peace, to be thankful, and to have joy; so always return to Jesus Christ!

The Bible is very clear and it is very important to note that history books affirm much about Jesus Christ: • who is God, became a human being • became a man fully obedient to God • performed many miracles • taught about God and eternal life • was crucified, died, and was buried • rose from the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Struggle Is Not Against Flesh And Blood

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 10, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you struggling lately? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our struggles in life came from the enemy not from GOD. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 6:10-12 (Amplified Bible) In conclusion, be strong in

I. EXORDIUM: Are you struggling lately? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our struggles in life came from the enemy not from GOD. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 6:10-12 (Amplified Bible) In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Who Is Not Against You Is For You

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 26, 2012

There are a lot of things done in Jesus’ name that He has nothing to do with.Other times, God’s moving/blessing/anointing us, & we discount the move/blessing/anointing because it doesn’t have a particular brand on it

For He Who is not Against You is For You Luke 9:50 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A There are a lot of things done in Jesus’ name that He has nothing to do with. 1 Jim Jones, David Koresh...actions of church people, too. 2 Not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:38-50

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Against Sex, Fun And Pleasure? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 23, 2007

Why I should draw the line where God does in order to lead a fulfilling life and properly respresent the Christ following life to the unchurched.

Last week we concluded from Scripture that God isn’t the bogeyman some people make Him out to be. (“Does God Punish Us When We Sin?”) Instead of being inclined to punish us when we sin He is actually more inclined to show us mercy. He loves us so much that Jesus suffered our punishment. When ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist