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  • Allan Quak avatar

    King Of The Jews Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 14, 2018
     | 4,568 views

    Using the title King of the Jews, was a title which causes conflict and puts people in a place where their identification with Jesus brings mockery, disparagement and even persecution.

    Message Matthew 2:2 Name Above All Names - King of the Jews Through the Advent period we have been looking at the importance of the different names of Jesus. Specifically the different names that appear in the New Testament from before he was born to the time when He goes to Egypt. The Word Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Preaching And Practising Grace Not The Law

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 28, 2018
     | 2,615 views

    Preach Grace no matter the challenges or persecutions you face. Live under the canopy of Grace for all of your lifetime. Never move away from Grace

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: KEEP PREACHING AND PRACTISING GRACE NOT THE LAW Acts 18:12-17 King James Version (KJV) 12 And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat, 13 Saying, This fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 2: Kept By God's Power

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2021
     | 2,159 views

    This is the second study on the book of 1 Peter and covers 1 Peter 1:3-5. This study addresses how believers today should react to persecution.

    An Exposition of ! Peter, part 2: Kept By God's Power Introduction In the last study, we covered some of the background issues such as authorship, date, occasion, and recipients of the epistle. Although there is not agreement among scholars, it seemed to me that Peter wrote it between 64-67 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Walking With Christ In Turbulent Times. Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 19, 2024
     | 2,942 views

    Peter wrote to the scattered and persecuted Christians throughout a vast area. Peter is writing as a fellow sufferer. Peter probably wrote this book from Roman imprisonment.

    The sixties were very turbulent times. I was born in 1961, but I am not talking about those sixties. I am talking about AD 61 to AD 70. It is the context, and it sets the stage for what Peter wrote and to whom Peter wrote in his books. Peter wrote his first book 1 Peter in about 63AD and this book ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    When The Heathen Rage Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 13, 2024
     | 938 views

    Life is always good, right??? What happens when you are persecuted for doing nothing wrong, but simply sharing with others what the Lord has done.

    “When The Heathen Rage” Acts 4:23-31 Life is always good, right??? What happens when you are persecuted for doing nothing wrong, but simply sharing with others what the Lord has done. We have a great example before us to consider the next time you are sharing a testimony and others decide to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thankful For A Growing Faith. Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 27, 2024
     | 1,270 views

    Those who are being persecuted need to keep the perspective as to why it is worth it to suffer. It is worth it because Jesus is worthy. It is worth it because God is on his throne.

    This is the second letter of Paul to the Thessalonians. According to what we know about Paul’s timeline including his visit, arrival in Thessalonica, his exit, his first letter and second letter all happened in a very short time. Instead of us saying this is Paul’s second letter to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Way Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023
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    Jesus, as a unique messiah, offers blessings of the Kingdom to all, including the meek, the broken-hearted, and the persecuted, demonstrating a new way for all to experience God's blessings.

    You may have heard before that the bible is the best selling book of all time. There are no equals in terms of annual sales as new and old believers alike come back to the words of scripture again and again. With that in mind, if there were a section of scripture most beloved through the ...read more

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    Sermon On The Mount - Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 21, 2019
     | 4,767 views

    Part 7 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside as he delivered what is more familiarly known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” This part considers blessedness in persecution and insults.

    Part 7 - Beatitudes – The Persecuted and Insulted Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 7 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside as he delivered what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Dirty Dancing

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 27, 2019
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     | 5,676 views

    Christ Followers can anticipate persecution from the world. However, they are called to live holy, gentle lives in the midst of a fallen world, honouring the Father through righteous lives and by inviting the lost salvation in Christ.

    “When Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company and pleased Herod, so that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask. Prompted by her mother, she said, ‘Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter.’ And the king was sorry, but because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Walker avatar

    Live To Honor God Series

    Contributed by Edward Walker on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 38,276 views

    It is easy to compromise—to live as the world lives. But, God has called us to courage—to honor Him, regardless of the pressure or persecution this world affords.

    Live to Honor God Daniel 1:1-21 Introduction 1. This evening I will begin an intense journey through the Book of Daniel. 2. The Book of Daniel demonstrates that God is in Control—the control of our destinies, of governments, and nations. 3. The nation of Israel and their sin led them into ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "What's So Periloous About The Perilous Generation?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 27, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,587 views

    This message will surprise you. What makes living in the last generation so perilous? It is not so much because of "great persecution,: but more over because of the "great temptations!"

    Title of the message: “The Perilous Generation” Introduction: What is to be so perilous about living in the perilous generation? What is it that this generation will have to overcome? I have read the Book of Revelations. I know of the horrors that will ensue following the rapture of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alton Coleman avatar

    A Powerful Church

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,223 views

    In spite of the persecution and opposition it endured, the early church was a powerful church. They experienced and operated in the power of the Holy Spirit daily. The Lord desires no less for His church today.

    A Powerful Church Scripture Reading: Acts 4:5-35 Scripture Text: Ephes. 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Ephes. 3:20 [Living] Now glory be to God, who by his mighty power at work ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    But It's Not Fair: Unjust Suffering Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,324 views

    Believers strengthen their resolve in persecution when they are armed with an understanding of the 1) Attitude of Christ, 2) the Will of God, 3) the Transformation from the past, and 4) the Hope of eternal life.

    When 53-year-old Danny Anderson was feeding his horses Monday night, a 5-foot rattler slithered onto his central Washington property. Anderson and his 27-year-old son, Benjamin, pinned the snake with an irrigation pipe and cut off its head with a shovel. A few more strikes to the head left it ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Tim May avatar

    The Story Must Be Stopped Series

    Contributed by Tim May on Apr 26, 2015
     | 4,605 views

    The indwelling of the Spirit gives people a conviction to proclaim a truth even in the face of unrelenting persecution and pressure. In the heat of the pressure will you continue to proclaim truth in the resurrected one?

    INTRODUCTION: Recently I have been reading a book titled The Speed of Trust. While reading this book I came across this interesting fact. I found interesting because it makes me think about the condition of the Christian church these days. I am trying to decide if people have lost trust in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    All Things In Common

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 1, 2008
     | 4,737 views

    The pressures of persecution brought the early Church closer together and closer to God. If we allow the pressures of our life to be redeemed by God then they will draw us closer as well!

    All Things In Common, Acts 2:38-47 Introduction It happened at the noonday luncheon of the local Rotary. The dishes had been cleared away, and the meeting had been called to order. After the reception of new members and the introduction of visitors, the chairman asked who of those present ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church