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  • Stuart Blount avatar

    No Tribulation Please, We're Christians

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 20, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 8,688 views

    We are not immune from the pressures and challenges of life. In Christ’s strength we can not only triumph but prosper.

    NO TRIBULATION PLEASE, WE’RE CHRISTIANS ! Life can be troublesome. It can be tiring, frustrating, disappointing and painful. It is probably true for all of us that our first introduction to life was a slap on the backside. As we entered this world after a pretty difficult journey from Moms womb ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Kindness Or Being A Kinder And Gentler Christian

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 17, 2008
     | 2,895 views

    Being Kind is needed today

    Fruit of the Spirit is Kindness or being a Kinder and Gentler Christian Col. 3:12 Since God chose you to be the holy people whom he loves; you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. As a child of God this verse says one must clothe yourself ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Christopher Columbus

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 10, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,814 views

    A sermon for Columbus Day on Faith, Hope, Love and Persecution.

    Sermon for 10/9/2005 Christopher Columbus Introduction: A. October 12, Wednesday, is Columbus Day. It is the day that he landed in America. We celebrate it tomorrow so that those who work government or bank jobs can have a long weekend. B. Many of us know, In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Season Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2020
     | 3,897 views

    We do not have to go far before we see that suffering will take place as a believer in Christ.

    Sermon Series Solutions A season of suffering #3 2 Timothy 2:1-13 Introduction- Good morning everyone, may the name of Jesus be lifted up and our hearts open as we let God’s Word speak to us. If you would turn to 2 Timothy chapter 2, that will be our text this morning. We have been in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Falsely Accused

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 21,320 views

    How do we deal with false accusations as we try to live righteously before ungodly and sometimes vindictive people? David gives us five great responses to this type of unfair attack.

    Falsely Accused Prairie Baptist Church – 10/4/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 7 Key verse: Psalms 7:10 - My defense is of God, Who saves the upright in heart. Premise: How do we deal with false accusations as we try to live righteously before ungodly and sometimes vindictive people? David gives us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 28 – Persecution Of The Righteous With Schemes And Actions; Wickedness Hates Good - Chapter 3:61-62 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 30, 2025
     | 102 views

    We have some insights into the problems Jeremiah faced with schemes against him from vindictive assailants. All day long he had to face their whispers and their hatred. Don’t confine this to Jeremiah because it is rapidly increasing against those who love their Lord. Perilous times are coming.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 28 – PERSECUTION OF THE RIGHTEOUS WITH SCHEMES AND ACTIONS; WICKEDNESS HATES GOOD - CHAPTER 3:61-62 PART [56]. GOD AGAIN HAS HEARD {{Lamentations 3:61 “You have heard their reproach, O LORD, ALL THEIR SCHEMES AGAINST ME.”}} There is parallelism here with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Second Christian Martyr(Acts 6) Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,856 views

    This is an exposition of the passage on Stephen who was the first martyr.

    INTRODUCTION We all need heros - those who would embody and be incarnate examples of that which is true, good, and beautiful. Who are your heros? Athanasisus, Luther, Calvin, William Wallace, Theodore Roosevelt, Rambo? We need heros. Today we consider the hero, Stephen. Remember that the Word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living In The Kingdom Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 29, 2021
     | 2,186 views

    In Part 4 of this series we look at what Jesus said about being persecuted and our response to persecution once we begin living in His kingdom.

    Living In The Kingdom Part 4 Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12; Second Timothy 3:10-14 This morning we are going to be looking at what Jesus said about those who are persecuted and what our response should be when that happens. In Matthew 5:10-12 Jesus says, “Blessed are they who are persecuted for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus' Dramatic Farewell Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 19, 2014
     | 7,164 views

    Jesus gave His disciples the answer to their questions regarding the Last Days.

    Mark 13:1-13 (NKJV) 1 Then as He went out of the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, "Teacher, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here!" 2 And Jesus answered and said to him, "Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone shall be left upon another, that shall not be thrown ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rough Beginnings Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 11, 2023
     | 1,625 views

    In this sermon, we consider the back story of the letters to the Thessalonians - the founding of the church. It's tumultuous beginning helps us to understand a bit of the environment into which the new church was planted and some of the ongoing struggles they faces.

    Pre-quals Every story has a back story. We may not always gain insight into the back story, but there are things impact characters and cultures. When George Lucas wrote the original Star Wars series, he had in his mind some of the events leading up to the movie that many of us were first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Quick Start Guide To Christian Living

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,519 views

    This lesson looks at Paul’s Quick Start Guide to Christian Living – it’s found in Romans 12. Here we find the basic elements to help us live the Christian life.

    Quick Start Guide To Christian Living 08/27/06 AM Reading: Romans 12:1-21 Introduction Ill: Using the Quick Start Guide from newly purchased software package. When it comes to life, we often react the same way – we don’t want anyone telling us how to live, we just go out there and start living – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Should Christians Be Fighting A Culture War?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,379 views

    Have you ever heard the phrase "the culture war?" It's a blanket phrase that describes the various cultural "conflicts" between perhaps more conservative and more liberal beliefs in real world society.

    Have you ever heard the phrase "the culture war?" It's a blanket phrase that describes the various cultural "conflicts" between perhaps more conservative and more liberal beliefs in real world society. Images come to mind of the the battle over Christmas, yard signs that ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Why People See Christians As Weak Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,789 views

    Boasting or bragging is excluded because it elevates you to the pinnacle of importance. It’s sad to say this, but religion is a great place to do just this – to brag about one’s morality

    “For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; 28 God chose what is low ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “a Christian Responsibility”

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,305 views

    Voting is a Christians Responsibility

    “A Christian Responsibility” May 1, 2016 Isaiah 9:6-7 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Sermon On The Plain

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 26, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,145 views

    Blessings and woes in the Gospel, and demonstrating Love under persecution.

    THE SERMON ON THE PLAIN. Luke 6:20-31. The Sermon on the Plain is directed towards those who ‘came to hear’ Jesus (Luke 6:17). It was ‘toward His disciples’ that Jesus first lifted up His eyes (Luke 6:20). These are words for those already committed to building upon the rock (Luke 6:47-48). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational