Sermons about Church Persecution

Church For The Churched

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 25, 2006

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Who is the church for? Believers or unbelievers? Or to use more contemporary terms - churched or unchurched. Listen today as Pastor Steve addresses who is the church in the midst of the seeker-sensitive movement.

Recently I was invited to attend a church planters conference in Lake Yale. At that conference I was exposed to various teaching and methods for reaching the unchurched. As I sat there and listened and took notes, I couldn’t help to think how we have somehow missed it when it comes to the purpose ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reality Of Christian Persecution (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 24, 2010

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A sermon examining the persecution that Christians have endured throughout history.

THE REALITY OF CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION (Part 2) Acts 4:1-4 Here in America we are blessed to possess religious freedom. For the most part, we are able to share the Gospel without the fear of being imprisoned for doing so. However, when we are faithful to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Bless Those Who Persecute You Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 7, 2014

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Paul talks about how to be blessed with an inheritance from God. 1- Bless and don’t curse 2- Rejoice and mourn 3- Demote and associate 4- Befriend and don’t repay

INTRO.- ILL.- A woman's husband dies. He had $20,000 left to his name. After everything is done at the funeral home and cemetery, she tells her closest friend that there is no money left. The friend says, "How can that be? You told me he had $20,000 a few days before he died. How could you be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Follow Jesus--Though Persecuted Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 8, 2021

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How we regard difficulties and persecutions will have everything to do with whether we respond positively or negatively to them. Surprising to us, the very things designed by men to destroy faith cause it to thrive, when we have a godly attitude.

Jeanie and I recently read a book with a provocative name—The Insanity of God—by the pseudonymous author Nip Ripken. Of course, the title elicits the question, what is insane about God—a question the author never directly answers, but only becomes evident upon contemplation of his message. It ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Preaching Jesus Everywhere

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 29, 2004

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When the church functions as the body of Christ, members can count on these three: power, persecution and a pathway

THE WINDOW Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Acts 5:16-42 November 28, 2004 god’s family, the church, is certainly not one-dimensional. A great many folks outside the church would look at the church and say ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:16-42

Denomination: United Methodist

The Blessing That No One Wants: Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 19, 2011

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This beatitude speaks of a blessing no one wants – the blessing that comes to those who are persecuted for righteousness sake.

“The Blessing No One Wants: Blessed Are The Persecuted.” Matthew 5:10-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for right-eousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Last Things And Responding To Persecution Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 16, 2019

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Many today, seeing Western culture disintegrate as it abandons Christian living and teaching, tell us that serious Christians need to flee the cities and establish new Christian communities of virtue.

Tuesday of the 33rd Week in Course 2019 Saints Severinus, Exuperius, & Felician The sources tell us that Marcus Aurelius “was Roman emperor from [AD] 161 to 180 and a Stoic philosopher. He was the last of the rulers known as the Five Good Emperors, and the last emperor of the Pax Romana, an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Matthew 19:21, Matthew 24:16

Denomination: Catholic

Trials And Persecutions Drive Us Onward.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 6, 2022

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In Acts 13, Paul and Barnabas Are Sent to the Gentiles. They travel through the Antioch region. I call it, “The Antioch calling.” Paul preaches while going back into history, He points out how men and women of God were terribly mistreated. But they kept living...

Trials and Persecutions Drive Us Onward. Acts 14:1-25TPT In Acts 13, Paul and Barnabas Are Sent to the Gentiles. They travel through the Antioch region. I call it, “The Antioch calling.” Paul preaches while going back into history, He points out how men and women of God were terribly mistreated. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-25, Isaiah 14:12-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Experiencing Joy In Persecution, Part I Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Aug 1, 2008

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A consideration of how we can experience joy even in the midst of persecution, when we are persecuted for the RIGHT REASON.

Title: Experiencing Joy In Persecution, Part I: Persecuted For The Right Reason Series: The Joy of the Christian Life (Sermon # 3) Text: Phil 1:12-13 Date Preached: Aug 3, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 (All Rights Reserved) Introduction A. An “oxymoron” is a figure ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Team Extreme" Series

Contributed by Kendall Hicks on Apr 25, 2016

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The idea for this series came from a series of the same name that is offered free by Life.Church. You can find it at open.church. There you will find videos, transcripts, outlines, and graphics. This message is loosely based on the life.church series.

INTRO: For the last few weeks, we’ve been a series on the family called “Bless This Home.” During this time, we have taken a few of Jesus’ beatitudes from Matthew 5 and have applied them to our families. You’ll remember that we defined BLESSED as having a much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victorious In Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 12, 2011

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In Ephesians 2:1-7 we see how to have Victory in Christ, regardless of the circumstances through: 1) The Church (Revelation 2:1), 2) The Commendation (Revelation 2:2–3, 6), 3) The Concern (Revelation 2:4), 4) The Command (Revelation 2:5), and 5) The Couns

Today, more than 200 million Christians around the world face brutal opposition and persecution for simply naming Jesus as their Lord and Saviour and for choosing to serve Him. Their daily reality includes discrimination, intimidation, attacks, fines, imprisonment, unimaginable torture, and even ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Other

Can You Imagine?

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 15, 2005

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A sermon for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

(Show video clip for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.) It wasn’t long after the church’s first Pentecost that the first follower of Christ was martyred for his faith. With furious opponents gathered around him, Stephen “looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God.” (Acts ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

318 - Righteous Living Produces Persecution Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Mar 5, 2005

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WHY ARE CHRISTIANS PERSECUTED? WHAT TO DO WHEN PERSECUTED? WHAT IS THE REWARD FOR THE PERSECUTED?

Sermon Study #318 - RIGHTEOUS LIVING PRODUCES PERSECUTION Key Passage: Matthew 5:10-12 - Blessed are those who are persecuted (suffer, pressed forward) because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [11] "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Praying Through Persecution

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 2, 2011

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Learning how to pray against those who attempt to harm you or your family.

A. 1 PETER 4:12-19 “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 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 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

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