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  • Ronald Moore avatar

    Persecution And Renewal: Why Opposition To The Church Could Signal Revival

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Jun 22, 2025
     | 284 views

    Recent years have witnessed a troubling rise in the persecution of Christians across the globe. In some countries, believers face brutal oppression — imprisonment, physical violence, even martyrdom.

    Recent years have witnessed a troubling rise in the persecution of Christians across the globe. In some countries, believers face brutal oppression — imprisonment, physical violence, even martyrdom. Even in Western societies that pride themselves on tolerance and pluralism, there is an escalating ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Death By Resurrection

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2005
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     | 2,352 views

    Communion meditation for October 2, 2005 and part of the fall 2005 sermon series

    A month ago, we started our walk through the book of Acts with Pentecost and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the remaining disciples and others gathered in the upper room. We began in Jerusalem. This morning our walk still finds us in Jerusalem but that will soon change with the events ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    I Have A Dream

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,997 views

    Building the kingdom of God

    Luke 14:28-30 I have a dream (vision) “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, saying, ‘This fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Confusion

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 58 ratings
     | 20,503 views

    You can never spot a counterfeit dollar if you don’t know what a real one looks like. And you will never be able to spot the false teachers if you do not know the real Teacher.

    Yogi Berra, the great legend of baseball was known for his confusing sayings. Things like; “This is deja-vu, all over again!”, or “You can observe a lot just by watching.” My favorite was, “Baseball is 90% mental, and the other half is physical.” Mr. Berra should have been known as Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Thinking Like Jesus Does”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 90 ratings
     | 5,095 views

    If Jesus had a passion for "sinners" why do they feel so unwelcome in our churches today?

    Illus.: Four Preachers Confess Four preachers met for a friendly gathering. During the conversation one preacher said, “Our people come to us and pour out their hears, confess certain sins and needs. Let’s do the same. Confession is good for the soul.” In due time all agree. One of them said that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Saying Yes To God Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,423 views

    For such a time as this Esther is in position to save her people. Like Moses, Esther is trained and ready to lead her people.

    Esther: Saying Yes to God Chapter 4 It has been said that behind every great man is a great woman, some have said behind every great man is a surprised mother in law. King Xerxes threw a party prior to his invasion of Greece. The Queen Vashti did not attend as ordered. It cost her the throne and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Will Work Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 8, 2024
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     | 1,138 views

    In remembrance of a video taken of Evangelist Billy Graham at Urbana Student Missions Conference in 1961 where he said, “Do not come lightly to the cross!”

    Philippians 2:12-13 (NKJV) “I Will Work” September 8, 2024 The Apostle Paul has spent some time encouraging the Philippian church to be humble and obedient to the Lord Jesus. Paul even appeals to the supreme example of humility, Jesus Himself. The word “wherefore” points us back to the discussion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Birthmark Of Persecution Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 23, 2022
     | 1,395 views

    Persecution stems from the world's anger with God and not being able to take it out on Him. The world wants to fight God, but choose to fight with Christians. Remember it is not personal, it is hatred for God.

    This is the final message on the Beatitudes, the Birthmarks of the Believers. Jesus was the Messiah, but He was not the Messiah everyone was expecting. The Jews were in bondage. They believed that when He came, He was going to come as a mighty warrior. They were not as interested in being saved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Values: Faith Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,938 views

    True faith is believing everything God is and says, and then acting upon it.

    True Values: Faith Text: Heb. 11:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: Once two little girls, playmates, were counting over their pennies. One said, "I have five pennies. "The other said, "I have ten." "No," said the first little girl, "You have just five cents, the same as I. ""But," the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    From The Stable To The Table [last Supper]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 174 ratings
     | 29,132 views

    "Christmas Carol" style look at the Past, Present, and Future--remembering the birth, the life, the death, and then the ’breath’ of the Risen Christ! Leads well into communion. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint.

    From the Stable to the Table Hebrews 10, Luke 22:7-20 ----- Formatted Text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation are at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Stable2Table.html ----- Not long after Christmas comes the Easter season. We are reminded that Christ was ’born to die.’ Lying in the cradle, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guidepost Two – When Obedience Clashes With Culture Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025
     | 192 views

    Christians honor civil authority, but when obedience to people means disobedience to God, they obey Him with courage, humility, and unshakable joy.

    The council chamber in Jerusalem was tense. Leaders of the Sanhedrin gathered in a semicircle, their robes still and their eyes sharp. In the center stood a handful of Galilean fishermen who had been arrested for one reason: they would not stop speaking the name of Jesus. The high priest leaned ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Are You Looking For A Prayer That Works Part 4

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 3,133 views

    This is the last part of this 4 part series. I would like to thank all of you who joined me in prayer for my brother Earl Pruitt

    DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    I'm Pressing In For The Prize…

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Nov 3, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,940 views

    Did you ever feel like that there is more in God then you are experiencing? Do you ever feel like sometimes you are on the edge of a break through and it just all fades away? Gets lost in the trials of life.

    I’m Pressing In for the Prize… HHM Nov. 3, 2002 Pastor Jim Parisi Did you ever feel like that there is more in God then you are experiencing? Do you ever feel like sometimes you are on the edge of a break through and it just all fades away? Gets lost in the trials of life We know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Tough Love

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 25, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,679 views

    Often God has to spank as part of His loving discipline. Heb. 12:6 “…whom the LORD loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He receives." There are at least 3 purposes to God’s tough love or chastening - instruction, correction, and prevention.

    God’s Tough Love Job 5:17-18 “Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects; therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty. For He bruises, but He binds up; He wounds, but His hands make whole. Have you ever thought that God was upset or angry with you? When we go through some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Hundred Percent

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 7, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,007 views

    Mary gave 100%. What she had she did. What she possessed she gave. Have you given Christ your all? What are you doing with what you have? Are you giving 100%?

    100% MARK 14:3-9 INTRODUCTION: On the evening prior to what is called the Triumphal Entry or Palm Sunday, our Lord Jesus Christ was a dinner guest in the home of Simon the Leper in Bethany about two miles southeast of Jerusalem along with Lazarus and his two sisters, Mary and Martha. At the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist