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  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Empire Strikes Back Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 27, 2008
     | 3,950 views

    Exposition of Acts 12:1-17 regarding the attack of Herod on the church and the churches response to persecution

    Text: Acts 12:1-17, Title: The Empire Strikes Back, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/30/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Ignatius Kung was ordained as a Bishop of Shanghai in 1949, shortly after the communists took over China. The Chinese government pressured him to align his loyalties to the "Chinese Catholic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Will The Son Of Man Find Faith Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,962 views

    On this Intrernational Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, when Jesus comes, will He find faith on the earth?

    When the Son of Man Comes, Will He Find Faith on the Earth? Luke 18:8 Rev. Brian Bill 11/11/07 Today is Veteran’s Day. Could I ask those of you who have served our country to please stand? Some of you have a son or daughter or spouse or parent in the service right now. Could you please stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Green avatar

    Is It Worth It To Live In And Live Out Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Green on Mar 9, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,763 views

    It is worth it to live in Christ’s presence and live out His presence even if it means persecution.

    Scooter…Harley (both on stage). Many of us would like to believe that there is really little difference between a scooter and a Harley. Both of them are shiny, have wheels and handle bars. Both of them can be used for transportation. You can get somewhere on both of them. But let’s be honest. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Happy Are The Humble -- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 29, 2019
     | 3,124 views

    If you want to be truly happy, demonstrate humility in mercy, purity, making peace, and accepting persecution.

    Orla Shup, of Albion, Pennsylvania, was babysitting her pastor’s 3-year-old daughter, playing their favorite game together, Go Fish. One evening, after winning several rounds, the little girl kept bragging about how good she was. Jokingly, Shup said to her, “I'm going to have to teach you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The "be" Attitudes 09

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 8, 2023
     | 1,134 views

    Thie is the last of the series on the beatitudes and deals with the nature, reason, and encouragement when we face persecution.

    THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT THE “BE” ATTITUDE’S PART 9 MATTHEW 5:10-12 MATTHEW 5:10–12 BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO ARE PERSECUTED BECAUSE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. 11 “BLESSED ARE YOU WHEN PEOPLE INSULT YOU, PERSECUTE YOU AND FALSELY SAY ALL KINDS OF EVIL AGAINST YOU BECAUSE OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Raised From Death Unto Life

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 12, 2020
     | 3,105 views

    Peter knew the church faced much persecution in the first century. As they continued to endure adversity, he pointed them to Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith. Persecution might continue, but they had been raised from death unto life in Christ.

    Raised from Death unto Life 1 Peter 4: 1-6 Peter set the tone for the message he sought to convey as he introduced himself to the reader. He addressed them as strangers scattered throughout the Roman provinces. This served two basic principles – 1) Peter revealed to the believers that he was aware ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Gospel Goes To Prison Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 15, 2025
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     | 1,028 views

    Acts 16:16-40 teaches us that the gospel transforms lives and communities, breaks down barriers, and offers hope even in the darkest situations.

    Introduction Jason was locked up in prison in the early 1990s to serve a life sentence. Gang life in prison was so bloody that his unit was nicknamed the “Terror Dome,” and the only way to survive was to stick to your race. The motto was “kill or be killed,” and Jason quickly climbed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Ika-8 Anibersaryo Ng Simbahan Bumangon At Magniningning

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 10, 2024
     | 708 views

    Ang sermon na ito ay para sa ikawalong anibersaryo ng simbahan. Ang kongregasyon ay isang West African Church mula sa Liberia at nakatutok sa pastor at sa kanyang mga pakikibaka.

    8th Church Anniversary Arise & Shine -River Of Life Church Ika-8 Anibersaryo ng Simbahan Bumangon At Magniningning Ni Rick Gillespie- Mobley Isaias 60:1-3 Buod: Ang sermon na ito ay para sa ikawalong anibersaryo ng simbahan. Ang kongregasyon ay isang West African Church mula sa Liberia at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Guy Caley avatar

    Prayer Under Pressure Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 11, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,706 views

    3rd in the series "Patterns for Prayer." The way Stephen faced death for his testimony is an inspiration and a pattern for us when we face persecution.

    In midwinter of A.D. 320 Emperor Licinius sent out an edict that to show their allegience all soldiers were to offer sacrifice to the pagan gods. Forty members of the famed Twelfth Legion of Rome’s imperial army serving in Sevaste, in present-day Turkey refused the emporer’s order. Their captain ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 20 – Bearing Persecution But The Lord Provides Mercy And Compassion - Chapter 3:30-32 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 6, 2025
     | 102 views

    We are going to look at reproach and then at the rejection of Israel before restoration. Compassion is of God and even in rejection the Lord is compassionate. The LORD has caused the nation grief but His compassion will bring them through.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 20 – BEARING PERSECUTION BUT THE LORD PROVIDES MERCY AND COMPASSION - CHAPTER 3:30-32 PART [28]. HUMILITY MEANS SUBMISSION IN GOD’S WILL {{Lamentations 3:30 “Let him give his cheek to the smiter. Let him be filled with reproach.”}} This verse ends the 5-verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Blessing No One Wants Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 13,655 views

    “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is y

    The Blessing No One Wants How many of you have seen The Passion of the Christ movie? As the “national conversation” continues, I hope you’re taking advantage of the opportunity to tell people why Jesus died. I’ve had a number of discussions this week about the topic with people I don’t even know. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    The Relationship Of Believers To Religionists

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,341 views

    Persecution can cause the believer to stumble and fall. It can cause us to sometimes question our own beliefs. It can cause us to weaken and return to the way of false religion. It can make us not want to witness. And sometimes this persecution can ca

    So far in chapter 15 of the gospel of John we have talked about: • The relationship of Jesus to the people of the world. • The relationship of Jesus to believers. • The relationship of believers to believers. • The relationship of believers to the world. Tonight we move ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Waiting On A Word During Suffering Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 7, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,878 views

    It is no strange thing when the godly encounter persecution by those who refuse to yield to God & His Word. May the understanding that God has brought His servants before us through persecutions minister comfort & encouragement to us in our own tribulatio

    PSALM 119: 81-88 [The Ministry of The Word Series] WAITING ON A WORD DURING SUFFERING [John 16:33] We have arrived at the eleventh section of the 22 letter alphabetic Psalm. Here the psalm reveals the dark and dreary midnight of a distraught soul. The psalmist is in anguish. His soul faints ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chad Reister avatar

    What Are You Needing To Delivered From? Series

    Contributed by Chad Reister on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,809 views

    the pilgrims needed to be delivered from the persecution of the church of england, what do you need delivered from?

    What Are You Needing To Delivered From? The Pilgrims began as a religious group who felt that the only way to practice their religion was to separate from the Church of England. These “Separatist” centered around Scrooby, a village in Nottinghamshire in the English Midlands. In 1607/8 the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Woman And The Dragon: The Place Of The Church In The Last Days Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 27, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 12,137 views

    The place of the church in the last days is: 1. They will be God’s witnesses. 2. They will be persecuted. 3. They will be victorious.

    The book of Revelation is filled with strange and wonderful symbolism which is charged with emotion. Here, in chapter 12, a woman appears clothed with the sun, the moon under her feet and a crown of twelves stars on her head. The woman represents the people of Israel (Genesis 37:9). The sun is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist