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  • Michael Stark avatar

    I Did Not Quit Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 21, 2016
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    Christian service requires stamina to stay the course despite opposition.

    “You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued me. Indeed, all who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Least Of The Apostles

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 17, 2025
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    Acts 9

    THE LEAST OF THE APOSTLES (ACTS 9:1-9) Do you have zeal for religious, political and social causes? Here are some quotes on zeal: Let a good man do good deeds with the same zeal that the evil man does bad ones. Jewish Proverb Zeal without knowledge is fire without light. Thomas Fuller. Nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    As Sheep Among Wolves

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 27, 2025
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    Jesus gives His followers advice on how to respond, and even reply, in the face of persecution. He also assures them that they will be guided and empowered by the Holy Spirit to accomplish their mission.

    I have entitled our message today, “As Sheep Among Wolves.” The title is based on the very first verse of our passage, where Jesus told His followers, “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves” (v. 16). Now, I am going to go ahead and start with an exposition. The word sheep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Optical Illusions

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 16, 2009
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     | 7,956 views

    We may not see things in our own lives the way they really are.

    May 17, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Galatians 5:16-26 Subject: Living By The Spirit Title: Spiritual Optical Illusions How perceptive are you? Do you always see things the way they really are, or can you, like most people, be fooled by appearances? Some of you will relate to the story I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James Dorman avatar

    Hate Is Weak, Stop It Series

    Contributed by James Dorman on May 3, 2014
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    Examination of 2 common phrases, "Hate's weak, stop it", and "Hate the sin, love the sinner" The main idea is to hate what God hates and love those God loves.

    Hate's Weak, stop it! This morning I bring you my second installment of the wisdom found in twitter. Donnie Wahlberg said, “Hate’s weak, STOP IT”. Looking for Scripture related to this turns up interesting results. I found many verses where we aren't told to stop hating. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real People Real Problems A Study Of 1 Samuel Part 3b, Barriers To Hearing Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jun 7, 2017
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    Part 3b of our real people real problems series

    Real People – Real Problems A study of 1 Samuel Part 3b “Samuel” hearing God “Barriers to hearing” Today we will continue in our study of 1 Samuel In our Real People – Real problems series With part 3b Or part 2 of hearing God I told you last week about the mules and horses at Bishop Mule ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted For Righteousness Sake. Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 6, 2018
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    Persecution the acid test of our faith. Persecuted for righteousness not for anything else.

    Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake for they shall be called the children of God - Matt. 5:10 -12 It may seem strange that Jesus passes so quickly from peacemaking in the previous beatitude to persecution—from the work of reconciliation to the experience of hostility. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Christians Are Persecuted Severely Worldwide: Ancient Thessalonica To The Modern Era

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
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    Did you know that today in our modern world Christianity is the number one most persecuted religion in the world? Christians face murder and death for their faith every day.

    Did you know that today in our modern world Christianity is the number one most persecuted religion in the world? Christians face murder and death for their faith every day. A great deal of persecution occurs in the following countries: Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Syria, Iraq, India, China, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    A World Condemned: Pt. 2. When God Says Enough. Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Feb 12, 2014
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    God is a God of grace and mercy. He delights in pursuing sinners! What could make this God give up on a man and hand him over to his sin? Our text begins the answer to this question. A holy God must judge sin.

    Salvation: Why? and How? or, SALVATION: ITS NEED AND PROVISION Romans Chapters One to Five Calvary Baptist Church Series Begins Sunday, September 30, 2012 Sermon 5: When God Says "Enough" November 11, 2012 Romans 1:24-27 INTRODUCTION: • In our 1st three sermons, we were in the section of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    The Power Of And The Oppostion To The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 15, 2008
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     | 7,852 views

    the power of the gospel causes opposition

    The Power Of And The Opposition To The Gospel Acts 19:21-41 Our text records the story of a riot in Ephesus instigated against Paul and the new church there. Although Paul was not at the center of the action, it must have been an unforgettably frightening ordeal. Most of us have never had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • H. Junior Beasley avatar

    Freedom Isnt Free, Persecution Comes To The Church.

    Contributed by H. Junior Beasley on Jun 7, 2014
     | 3,330 views

    Speaks of the Positive Mindset that comes from being ready to suffer persecution.

    Gal 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Free, Freedom what does that mean? Freedom is a Paradox Word. In the Midst of Suffering there is Joy…….Generosity in poverty…Power in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Stepherson avatar

    Prayer Keys - Repentance And Confession Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Dec 8, 2011
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     | 8,301 views

    Subtle sin hinders our prayer as surely as the blatant ones. It does not have to be blatant. It does not have to be an outward action. It does not have to be anything anyone else knows about. If we regard iniquity in our hearts the Lord will not listen.

    “If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.” Psalms 66:18 Before writing, “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” before becoming a leader of the Reformation, before his 95 Theses, Martin Luther was a Catholic priest. One thing that did not change for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    In The Lions' Den

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 25, 2008
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     | 7,670 views

    Daniel’s unwavering faith got him into trouble.

    THE LIONS’ DEN Daniel 6:1-28 INTRODUCTION: Last week, I talked about the faith of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the face of the furious King Nebuchadnezzar. Today, I’ll be talking about the faith of the fourth man in that brigade¾Daniel. He faced a similar test; only he wasn’t facing a fiery ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Christ Call’s For Moral Courage Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019
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     | 5,365 views

    SMYRNA WAS A SMALL BUT DEDICATED CHURCH. THEY COURAGEOUSLY FACE PERSECUTION AND ARE REMINDED OF THE PROMISED REWARDS OF FAITHFULNESS. THE SECOND OF SEVEN IN THE SERIES.

    CHRIST CALL’S FOR MORAL COURAGE REVELATION 2:12-17 TODAY WE LOOK AT THE THIRD OF SEVEN MESSAGES THAT GOD GIVES THE CHURCH THROUGH HIS SERVANT JOHN. EPHESUS WAS A CHURCH THAT HAD LOST IT’S FIRST LOVE, SMYRNA WAS A STRUGGLING CHURCH THAT KEPT THE FAITH IN SPITE OF GREAT PERSECUTION. PERGAMOS WAS A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    The Christian Church Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025
     | 187 views

    The Christian Church

    Acts 11:19 - 30 The Christian Church 1. The Growth Her Expulsion - 19 Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, Her Expression - preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only. Her Expansion - ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness