Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Church Persecution:

showing 241-255 of 150,180
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • The Woman (Revelation 12)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 20, 2020
     | 1,285 views

    Let’s begin to understand the mystery of the woman who gave birth to a child and was persecuted by the dragon.

    Let’s begin to understand the mystery of the woman who gave birth to a child and was persecuted by the dragon. The Woman Revelation 12:1 And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars: At first ...read more

  • Stephen's Sermon Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 21, 2022
     | 1,822 views

    Stephen is called a man full of God’s grace and power, and he performed great wonders and signs among the people. It was this context that opposition arose and Stephen was at the center of the opposition.

    Context of Stephens sermon Acts Chapter 6 The context and background of Stephen’s message is found in Acts chapter 6. We are introduced to Stephen in Acts 6 who is chosen among the seven. The first mention is Stephen that he was a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit. After the choosing of the ...read more

  • Jesus Christ's View Of Persecution

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on May 5, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,453 views

    To inform believers that persecution is part of the Christian life.

    DATE JESUS CHRIST’S VIEW OF PERSECUTION Matthew 5:9-13; Acts 4:15-21. INTRODUCTION: (Mat 5:13) "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men." The N.T. ...read more

  • "why The Gospel May Cause An Uproar"

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 31, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,577 views

    Have you ever thought about why someone would attempt to burn down a church? Bomb a Church? Persecute Christians? Or Why the Gospel may cause an uproar? This gospel message is a disturbing message because it calls us to a lifestyle of love and self denial.

    Subject: "Why The Gospel May Causes An Uproar" Text: Acts 16:16-24 “One day as we were going down to the place of prayer, we met a slave girl who had a spirit that enabled her to tell the future. She earned a lot of money for her masters by telling fortunes. 17 She followed Paul and ...read more

  • Your Faith...persecuted,hated?

    Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Apr 30, 2021
     | 1,710 views

    Jesus warns us in the bible that we will be hated for our faith in Him, yet He promises to be there.

    YOUR FAITH…PERSECUTED, HATED? The Christian persecution we read about in Scripture and history books is not a thing of the past. It still exists. Today, in the 21st century, we are living in a time when persecution against Christian believers is the highest in modern history. According to Open ...read more

  • Glory In Persecution [rated - R]

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,132 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

  • Finding Blessing In A Persecuting World

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Feb 13, 2022
     | 1,935 views

    A sermon about the blessings and woes found in the Sermon on the Plain, with particular focus on the persecution of Christians today.

    The Sixth Sunday After Epiphany February 13, 2022 M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Luke 6: 17-26 Finding Blessing in a Persecuting World In our gospel lesson, Jesus says to us today, Vv. 22-23 “Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and ...read more

  • Obedience Is Required Even In Persecution Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,431 views

    Our responsiblity to God to be obedient and share our faith does NOT go away when persecution flares up in our face. We are responsible to be obedient when we are chastised for our faith, when we are lied about and dinegrated for our faith, even when we a

    Sermon Date: February 18, 2007 INTRODUCTION: Sharing our faith… being obedient to the call of Christ is NOT an option and we cannot dictate the circumstances under which we will be obedient or disobedient. So many of us look to the missionaries of old and praise them for their courage and ...read more

  • Feeling Persecuted: Your Not Alone Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,383 views

    God has a way of getting His message out, even if it is uncomfortable for us.

    Feeling Persecuted? Your Not Alone Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs Acts 8:1-8 Lesson 19 I. Persecution is to be expected. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered. Acts 8:1b God has a way of moving His ...read more

  • Persecution-The Way To Happiness Series

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 9,554 views

    Introduction: We are made to love and to be loved. We like to be liked. Friendship is the atmosphere in which we breathe most freely. To be ridiculed as a child is a heart breaking experience, but the pain is not lessened as one becomes an adult.

    Persecution-The Way to Happiness Text: "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 ...read more

  • Would I Be Persecuted For Christ?

    Contributed by Don Kesner on Apr 9, 2015
     | 4,207 views

    Jesus talked of being persecuted for "righteousness sake." If that be the case, am I living righteous enough to qualify?

    *Thanks to every pastor and source which helped in making this sermon come together. (Matthew 5:10-12) “Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all ...read more

  • Happy Are The Persecuted (Pt.2)

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 2,234 views

    When you suffer, are you suffering for "righteousness sake" or for some evil that you have committed? In today’s study, Pastor Steve will address suffering in the life of a believer.

    In the book, The Triumphant Church, Richard Wurmbrand recounts the last Sunday School class he taught before leaving Romania. He writes: "I remember my last Sunday School class...I took a group of ten to fifteen boys and girls on a Sunday morning, not to a church, but to the zoo. Before the cage of ...read more

  • The Apostle Peter's 2nd Sermon, Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,435 views

    Acts Series: 16th Sermon--The Promises, The Prophets, and The Persecutions.

    The Apostle Peter’s 2nd Sermon, pt. 2 Acts 3:11-21 Sermon followed a great miracle… Read 11-19 3 pts.: desired a murdered/denied the Lord/must decide to repent! Continuing… v. 19-20 Peter makes 2 promises, if they will repent: 1. Their sins will be blotted out 2. Jesus will return and set up His ...read more

  • Standing Firm In The Face Of Persecution Series

    Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 198 views

    In this sermon, we will explore biblical examples of individuals who suffered for righteousness' sake, and how God rewarded them for their faithfulness.

    As followers of Christ, we are called to stand firm in our faith, even in the face of persecution. Jesus Himself warned us that we would face opposition and hatred from the world, but He also promised that God would reward us for our suffering (Matthew 5:10-12). In this sermon, we will explore ...read more

  • Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Art Campbell on Aug 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,616 views

    One of the few things Jesus promised us in this life is persecution!

    Matt 5.10-12 "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." On June 17, 2004, when Sister Jiang Zongxiu went to the market in Guizhou Province, China, she thought it would be just another day. Along with her mother-in-law, Jiang went through ...read more