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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Benefits Of Persecution Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 16, 2023
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    In this exposition of Jesus's 8th Beatitude ("Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake"), we explore biblical revelation as to why persecution is a blessing, more specifically, what are the benefits of persecution for God's people.

    Intro We are considering the 8th Beatitude in Matthew 5:10: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Persecution is a major theme in Scripture. We see it in the first family; it runs all through the Old and New Testaments; and in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Persecution And Mission Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 20, 2024
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    Acts 8:1-8 shows us four encouraging ways God guides the church in accomplishing its mission of making disciples.

    Introduction On Sunday, January 8, 1956, on the shore of a lonely river deep in the Ecuadorian jungle, five missionaries were murdered by primitive Auca Indians, known today as the Waorani. News of the massacre shocked the world. To some, their deaths seemed a senseless tragedy. Many decried ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Church Has Left The Building!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 2, 2024
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    God may use persecution to compel the faithful to fulfil His commands. That was assuredly the case for the first church, and it may be the case in this day.

    ACTS 8:1b-4 THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING! “There arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. But Saul was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pentecostal Power Moved God’s Church Forward

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 13, 2024
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    The persecution designed to stop the church, fueled its growth and development. The more they persecuted the Christians, the more the church grew. The fire of the Holy Spirit could not be put out.

    Sermon – Pentecostal Power Moved God’s Church Forward Scripture Lessons: Acts 8:4-8 “Therefore they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word. Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Paul Vs Stephen (About The Resurrection Of Jesus)

    Contributed by Je Layugan on Oct 17, 2023
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    Paul and his friends could not win an argument against Stephen. In the end, Paul had an epiphany which lies in the understanding that God's love extends not only to Stephen and those he once persecuted but encompasses everyone, including himself.

    First, I am praying that at the end of this sermon, 1. We would have the desire to experience the deepest significance of Jesus’ resurrection in our lives. 2. We will never think of Paul’s story and Easter, the same way again. [PAUL/SAUL] • Paul was born, in about the same year or a little later ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How God Uses Evil For Good Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 15, 2023
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    Three progressive features show "How God uses Evil for Good", describing: 1) Persecution (Act 8:1–3), which stems from 2) Preaching (Acts 8:4-7), which results in 3) Productivity (Acts 8:8).

    Acts 8:1-8. [8:1] And Saul approved of his execution. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. [2] Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Spiritual Thermodynamics Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 15, 2024
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    Multiply and grow through faith in God’s Word, opposition, and obedience to God.

    In The Last Days Newsletter, Leonard Ravenhill tells about a group of tourists visiting a picturesque village. They walked by an old man sitting beside a fence, and one of them asked, “Were any great men born in this village?” The old man replied, “Nope, only babies” (Leonard Ravenhill, The Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Final Words Bring Eternal Perspective Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 19, 2024
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    Final Words Bring Eternal Perspective Series: Fan the Flame (2 Timothy) Brad Bailey – February 18, 2024

    Final Words Bring Eternal Perspective Series: Fan the Flame (2 Timothy) Brad Bailey – February 18, 2024 Intro We are continuing is a series… allowing God to speak to us from the Biblical Book called 2 Timothy… chapter 4… verses 1-8. Coming to the final words in the final letter of the Apostle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Results Of The First Church’s Persecution Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 4, 2024
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    The 1st church scattered under persecution – but they were not defeated – nor were they afraid! They had a drive to proclaim what Jesus had done outside their safe place, exactly as Jesus said they would.

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 10 The Results of the First Church’s Persecution Acts 8:1-25 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) No Wed night for adults this week – resuming Mar 13th! (Ecclesiastes) Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stephen Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 11, 2020
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     | 13,233 views

    If you take away anything from Stephen’s message today, it should be this: Jesus is all you need. Say it with me: “Jesus is all I need.” Say it again: “Jesus is all I need!”

    If you saw Stephen on the streets of Jerusalem or in the market, he probably wouldn’t seem very different from you or me. A good man … a good neighbor … a good friend … a hard worker … always ready to help. Maybe a good husband … we don’t know if he was married or not. Lately he had been ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Great Persecution Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 4, 2024
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    It has been said; “You are either in a trial, coming out of a trial or getting ready to return into a trial.”

    “Great Persecution” Acts 8:1-4 It has been said; “You are either in a trial, coming out of a trial or getting ready to return into a trial.” We are reminded by Jesus that trials are part of our lives. Matthew 7:24-27 “Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Joy In That City Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 9, 2025
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    Not everything, that we call bad, is bad! There are times when God moves in the lives of others in order to direct the lives of His children.

    “Great Joy In That City” Acts 8:3-8 In our text we see the work of the Lord in the life of the believers. Not everything, that we call bad, is bad! There are times when God moves in the lives of others in order to direct the lives of His children. We need to overlap a couple verses from last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Study Of Philip The Evangelist Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
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    Philip the Evangelist was a man of faith, obedience, and power. His life demonstrates that God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary missions.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF PHILIP THE EVANGELIST – PREACHER TO THE ETHIOPIAN EUNUCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 8:5-8, 26-40 "Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them. And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    False Prophets-Simon Magus Of Samaria Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 27, 2025
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    He practiced sorcery and amazed people with his deeds. Then Philip the evangelist arrived and preached Jesus. What Simon did after this tells me he was truly a false prophet, like Elymas Bar-Jesus.

    False Prophets-Simon Magus of Samaria (Note: This message is based on a sermon preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on Sunday evening, 3-23-2025, but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Someone once remarked that where you find a religion, you’ll find a prophet or more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Persecution Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025
     | 276 views

    Christian Persecution

    Acts 8:1-8 Christian Persecution It's Reality - 1 And Saul was consenting unto his death. It's Rigour - The Time - And at that time The Test - there was a great persecution The Target - against the church which was at Jerusalem; It's Result - The Movement - and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness