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  • Glory In Persecution [rated - R]

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,866 views

    The time is coming when Christians will be persecuted right here. How do I know it? I have already traveled that road before. How will you deal with it? Let us not try to run and find a way to escape persecution but face it like Jesus did.

    Opening illustration: Video clip of persecuted Christians worldwide. Let us turn to 1 Peter 4 and check out what to expect while being persecuted for Christ. Introduction: In the nature of things persecution must have been a much more daunting experience for Gentiles than it was for the Jews. The ...read more

  • Rejoice In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Chris Zeller on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,311 views

    Christians must rejoice when they suffer for christ

    Rejoice in suffering 12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. ...read more

  • Persecution Makes Perfect Series

    Contributed by James Jack on Jan 8, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,691 views

    Like Paul, we must be prepared to suffer to present others perfect in Christ

    Colossians 1:24 – 2:5 Richard Wurmbrand was a Christian pastor in Romania in the middle of the communist era. In 1945 there was great conference run by the communists where one by one the church leaders of Romania got up and pledged allegiance to Stalin and the communist system. Although ...read more

  • In The Midst Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 11, 2018
     | 7,801 views

    When suffering for righteousness sake, Christ promises to be with us “In the Midst of Suffering”.

    Charles Spurgeon once said that true love is measured by the degree to which the one loving is willing to subject (themselves) to crosses and losses, to suffering and self-denials. With love comes responsibility, and that responsibility is grounded in truth. What disturbs and disillusions those on ...read more

  • Suffering For The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 11, 2014
     | 5,940 views

    Who wants to suffer? Not a fun topic. We conclude our Committed series with the encouragement to never give up our calling, even if it causes us to suffer.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • This is the last message in our “Committed” series. Following Jesus is always easy to do. Commitment to anything will have times of difficulty, times of trying to decide what take priority in life. • I saved this message as the last message ...read more

  • Suffering For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Feb 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,042 views

    Final message in Approved series through the Beatitudes explores the idea of being persecuted for righteousness sake.

    Suffering for Jesus • Matthew 5:10-12 Two Common Approaches re: Suffering for Jesus: Too Light-hearted about it… Confuse Temptation and Trials with persecution… Introduction: Persecution is more about our spiritual preparation than it is about our personal ...read more

  • Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 5, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,205 views

    In this diverse nation, Christians will sometimes feel as though they are suffering the slings and arrows of misunderstanding, hostility, and persecution. Jesus promises that those who are so misunderstood, will be the bearers of eternal light.

    Blessed are the Persecuted Matthew 5:10-12 I Peter 3:13-22 Four hundred years ago, they were beginning to come. From Spain, France, England, and Holland they came. They came searching for riches, fame, and glory. They came because of the innate curiosity of human beings. They came because ...read more

  • Peter's Description Of The Victorious Christian Life. Series

    Contributed by Stuart M Guthrie on Aug 9, 2012
     | 6,747 views

    Today we talked about living the Victorious Christian life, by showing our desire for the Attitude of Jesus, showing our desire for Gods will and showing our desire for the eternal hope.

    1 Peter 4:1-6 (Peter’s description of the victorious Christian Life) August 7, 2012 Introduction: Prayer: Well I hope that you all had a wonderful week and I hope that as we look at this passage this morning that you would be ever the better. We have been studying through 1 Peter now for ...read more

  • Persecution And Trouble Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 5, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,450 views

    Part 3 of a 3 part series on suffering

    Persecution and trouble Dealing with people will always be a difficult challenge. God has given us the responsibility to become the bridge builders. Human nature causes us to look at each situation from a selfish perspective. We will always feel wronged if we are in the short end of any given ...read more

  • Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by David Swanger on Feb 27, 2013
     | 4,950 views

    Called to live a beatitude kind of life, the hard reality is anyone who lives out the first seven beatitudes is guaranteed at some point to experience the eighth.

    Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Jesus ends the beatitudes by saying “Blessed are those persecuted, reviled, and spoken against.” Would anyone care to get in “the blessed line?” Most of us prefer ...read more

  • Answering Persecution In America

    Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Sep 15, 2020
     | 2,523 views

    We don’t like to think about persecution, and there was a time when we in America could put off thinking about, but that time is firmly behind us now. We’re IN IT.

    We don’t like to think about persecution and there was a time when we in America could put off thinking about, but that time is firmly behind us now. We’re IN IT. Now those who walk through a big city street openly carrying a Bible showing their conservative beliefs are in danger of being attacked ...read more

  • Being Persecuted

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 2, 2022
     | 1,576 views

    Suffering may not be a common topic of conversation in our lives but suffering for the sake of Jesus, being persecuted because we follow Him, is something Jesus told us to expect.

    As we live our Christian lives there are a lot of questions that are related to the Christian Life that don't really fall into life and death categories. Questions like: what's your favorite version of the bible? How can I be a better group member? Or the BIG ALL-IMPORTANT QUESTION: if a ...read more

  • When Suffering Strikes Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 29, 2016
     | 4,450 views

    Churches Then & Now: Smyrna – When Suffering Strikes – Revelation chapter 2 verses 8-11 – sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Address (8a). (2). Attribute (vs 8b). (3). Approval (vs 9-10a). (4). Accusation. (5). Advice (vs 10). (6). Assurance (vs 11). SERMON BODY: Ill: • “We don’t look alike, we don’t act alike. • We don’t dress alike. • We have ...read more

  • The Joy Of Persecution? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 20, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,387 views

    Paul said that he hoped that he might share in Jesus' suffering. Seriously? Why would he want that?

    An extremely nervous patient came for root canal surgery. He was made comfortable in the reclining dental chair a numbing agent was injected around the tooth, and then the dentist left the room for a few minutes while the medication took hold. When the dentist returned, the patient was standing ...read more

  • Growth In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,735 views

    The Early Church experienced growth in numbers, and growth in depth and growth in community. It also experienced a growth in suffering. Jesus said blessed are those who suffer and are persecuted because of him! This talk encourages the church to proclaim

    Although I’ve only seen part of it on YouTube there is a humbling episode from the 1961 British film called, ‘Whistle down the Wind’. A group of Lancashire children have experienced the death of a kitten. They had prayed fervently that the little cat would get well, but instead it died. They ...read more

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