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  • James Wallace avatar

    Dealing Wisely With Unbelief & Opposition Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 10, 2021
     | 3,550 views

    If we stand for Jesus, we will inevitably face the same kind of opposition that He did. How do we respond? His example gives us a clue as he faces both the unbelief of his own family, and the deadly opposition of israel's leaders.

    It’s been more than 20 years ago now since I initiated a lawsuit in the name of the church against the Washoe County School District. As a few of you know, and even fewer of you probably remember, it was about the matter of Equal Access—equal access to public school facilities for churches and ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Responding To Opposition To Being A Christian

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,199 views

    Throughout history there is always been opposition to Christianity, this sermon deals with some of the ways we can respond to such opposition

    49“I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50But I have a baptism to undergo, and what constraint I am under until it is completed! 51Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. 52From now on there will be five in one family ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    "Peter, Feed My Sheep” (19 Of 20)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022
     | 1,183 views

    In this passage, Peter continues to deal with the opposition that faced Christians, and that still faces us today.

    Illus: This passage reminds me of the story of the fellow that went to the doctor. The doctor examined him closely, and told the patient, "I have some bad news and also some real bad news to tell you. But before I can tell you the bad news and the very bad news, you will first have to pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #10 -- Opposition Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,069 views

    As followers of Jesus, we should expect to face opposition, but we can trust that God has "cut the cords of the wicked."

    Introduction Pastor Eugene Peterson tells a story from his childhood—a story about having to deal with enemies. For him it came in the form a school bully who beat him up every day after school. It seemed no matter how young Eugene tried to avoid him—in the forms of alternate routes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Deals With Adultery

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,577 views

    We need to be more like Jesus. How he handles both sinners and their accusers teach us lessons we need to practice. Here in John 8, Jesus shines again.

    John 8:1-11 Jesus and the Woman caught in Adultery It looks like an airtight case! She was caught in the act; eye witnesses stand present ready to give their deadly testimony. A sort of mock court convenes in front of Jesus there in the temple grounds and the accusers press him for a judgment. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Opposition Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 5, 2011
     | 4,191 views

    Humankind has always opposed God's will and sought to limit God's movement among us. God's hand is upon his people and he is with them as they faithfully do God's will.

    Matthew 2:13-23 “Opposition” INTRODUCTION The warm, cuddly scene of a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger and surrounded by his parents, shepherds, and the Magi, is theologically called the incarnation. Jesus shed his godliness and became human. From another ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Building Against Opposition Series

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Mar 6, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,482 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Words Hurt! Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,316 views

    What to do when we face verbal opposition.

    Intro: In a group of three or four, brainstorm and make a list on the back of your outline of the meanest things you have heard said. After a couple minutes, have them share what they came up with. Make a list on the white board. A popular phrase that was said all the time when I was growing up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Opposition - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 13,653 views

    The message deals with facing and overcoming opposition in our life and in the church.

    Overcoming Opposition - Part 1 Nehemiah 4:1-9 Introduction About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Opposition - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 15,870 views

    The message again deals with the obstacles Nehemiah faced and the methods he employed to overcome the opposition.

    Overcoming Opposition - Part 2 Nehemiah 4:10-23 Introduction Nehemiah was facing opposition and obstacles. He had heard the news of the destroyed wall of Jerusalem. He had immediately prayed seeking God’s will and strength. When Artexerxes asked what he could do, Nehemiah was faced with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Righteous Opposition

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,426 views

    The doctrine of justification is such an important doctrine that a breech of it by Peter caused him to be rebuked by Paul. If the apostles can get it wrong so can we, therefore we need to understand what is at stake.

    Galatians 2:11-14 Righteous Opposition Scripture Readings:- Romans 3:21-31 Galatians 2:11-21 Galatians 2:11-14 (text) Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ. Does it strike you that Paul might be overreacting? After all Paul is making some pretty strong allegations. • Paul states without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Opposition At Paphos Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,516 views

    To get the listener to understand that although we will face opposition from many, we are still on the winning side.

    OPPOSITION AT PAPHOS Acts 13:6-12 My brothers and sisters life is full of opposition. Even in the smallest of things such as playing your favorite game or choosing a place of worship there will always be someone who will oppose you. Even in nature we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Opposing The Opposition

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 21, 2015
     | 7,517 views

    These are hard times for the churches across North America. We have the greatest message the world could ever hope to hear but people shut their ears and hearts to it. So what are we to do?

    Opposing the opposition - Jeremiah 11:18-20 This week I was drawn to the book of Jeremiah. God called him to a difficult task at a difficult time. Jeremiah was calling out to the people of God but they wanted none of it. In fact they had enough of Jeremiah and planned to kill him because he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Matthew Sullivan avatar

    The Reality Of Opposition Series

    Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Mar 30, 2008
     | 5,351 views

    In any good and worthwhile project Satan will throw opposition our way

    Visioneering The Reality of Opposition Nehemiah 4 Matthew Sullivan A Quaker farmer was having a hard time with his mule. No matter what he tried the mule would not get up. He told the mule I am a Quaker and you know I cannot hit you and I cannot curse you. However, I can sell you to my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Opposition Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 10, 2021
     | 3,404 views

    Overcoming Opposition Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 23, 2021

    Overcoming Opposition Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 23, 2021 Intro My added welcome to you. I am so glad we can have this time to allow God to lead us through this season. In all of my years as a pastor... this is without a doubt the most unique season of leading lives I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational