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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Power In Persecution

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 14, 2022
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    Will the power of Acts return when persecution separates the wheat from the chaff? If all you have left is Jesus, will it be enough?

    1Pe 4:14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Types Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 19, 2022
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    Suffering for righteous sake has a long tradition, Jeremiah, Amos, Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, Jesus, Steven, Paul, Silas and Peter. Don't be surprised when you are suffering for Christ.

    Are you surprised when you see religious programming on television and you hear someone say that if you have enough faith you will have health, wealth and prosperity? Peter would have been surprised. His message to Christians is don’t be surprised when you experience painful suffering. I hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Buckle Up Buttercup

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 16, 2022
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    Some people are going to panic while others will have some explaining to do if we enter a deep recession or worse and they lose their wealth or do not get what was prophesied. When it isn't scriptural prophecies will fail.

    2 Timothy 3:10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, 11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me. 12 Yea, and all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Fire! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 24, 2021
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    Don’t be surprised or ashamed by the fire. Instead, be glad in the fire, glory in the fire, and give yourself to God in the fire.

    Kathryn Leatherwood from Washington, Ohio, recalls spending a week with a roomful of VBS preschoolers. Many of them had been first-timers and attended with loud protests. Toward the end of the week, she noticed Jessica adjusting her colorful headband with a look of frustration. After quieting yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Trial By Fire Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 22, 2021
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    1 Peter 4:12-19 prepares us to 1) Expect suffering (1 Peter 4:12), 2) Exult in suffering (1 Peter 4:13-14), 3) Evaluate suffering (1 Peter 4:15-18), and 4) Entrust suffering to God (1 Peter 4:19).

    1 Peter 4:12-19. Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. [13] But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. [14] If you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Revival Via Suffering

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 11, 2021
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    Everyone wants revival, but they may not like how it comes, so don't be a mule.

    Deuteronomy 32:15 But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation. The history of this country would strongly indicate that the Church grows stronger in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trail Of Light Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 24, 2019
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    Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, sometimes the folks trying to knock you down, do not see the trail of light you leave behind, ...

    Trail Of Light by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (November 24, 2019) “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    The Sermon On The Mount (Part Four) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 3, 2019
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    Today we finish up the beatitudes. They all work together-being poor in spirit causes me to have godly sorrow. Being meek allows me to be merciful and thus-a peacemaker. If I hunger and thirst for righteousness I will be pure in heart. All of these are important in dealing with persecution.

    THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part four) Matt. 5:10-12 Today we finish up the beatitudes. And in looking at them I can see how they all work together-Being poor in spirit causes me to mourn (have godly sorrow). Being meek (kind, gentle and humble) allows me to be merciful. If I hunger and thirst for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fiery Trials

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 7, 2021
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    ‘Fiery Trials’ 1 Peter chapter 4 verses 12-19 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Expect ordeals (vs 12) Rejoice in suffering (vs 13-14) Examine your life (vs 15-18) Commit yourself to God (vs 19) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Persecution of Christians around the world has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, • With many Christians being refused help and aid in ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Dealing With Difficult People Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018
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    This is message 40 in our exposition of Romans. This messages considers insight on dealing with difficult people.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Dealing with Difficult People” Romans 12:14-21 Review Then He said to them, "Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions." Luke 12:15 A. Think and live ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Wayfaring Strangers Part 18" Fiery Trials" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jul 5, 2018
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    Part 18 of our 1 Peter study

    Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1 Peter Part 18 “Fiery trials” As we continue today with our series On 1 Peter Titled Wayfaring Strangers The Apostle Peter Once again addresses suffering for Christ We have seen over the last couple of months That we as believers Those whose home is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godly Living In An Ungodly World

    Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Jul 14, 2018
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    A sermon preached after youth camp to our congregation on godly living.

    GODLY LIVING IN AN UNGODLY WORLD 1 Peter 4:1-19 1 Peter 4:1 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Selfless Holy Light In A Dark Age Of Self-Worship

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
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    We live in a world that is largely dominated by self interest. All around town, up and down, we see self interest at work. What can I get? What can I gain? We gotta make money.

    We live in a world that is largely dominated by self interest. All around town, up and down, we see self interest at work. What can I get? What can I gain? We gotta make money. We gotta meet the right people, and get what we need from them. Often times it feels like our lives revolve around what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Grant Adams avatar

    When You Are Mistreated

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 4, 2021
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    Have you been mistreated in any way in the last few weeks? I want to help us focus on the bad deals we have received and see how we can turn those into times we can praise God.

    1. I wonder if you have been treated unfairly in any way this week. a. To a child, did your parents blame you for something your brother or sister did? b. At school, did your teacher get you for something the fellow behind you did? And you tried to explain and made matters worse. c. I am talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    What Is A Spiritual Journey: The Road Of Trials Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021
     | 2,728 views

    We’ve been called to the adventure. We’re on our spiritual journey. Last week we talked about the moment of clarity, where we realize a profound truth, that God is real.

    "Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army