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  • John Lowe avatar

    Lessons On Service, Faith And Influence Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 29, 2017
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     | 9,927 views

    At this point Jesus began to instruct His disciples more fully as the time drew near for going to the cross. The Pharisees had been treating the tax collectors and sinners who crowded around Jesus with contemp. He warns the disciples not to do the same.

    Perea Lessons on Service, Faith and Influence Luke 17:1-10 Jesus Instructs His Disciples on Forgiveness (Luke 17:1-2) Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come! It were better for him that a millstone were hanged ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Portion Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
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    The Lord warned of persecution on His behalf - this is Our Portion. This passage provides an excellent example of how Christians and the Church should react to it.

    OUR PORTION Acts 4:23-31 INTRODUCTION: A. Acts 4:23 And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them. 1. There has been quite a bit of fall out over one little healing and the preaching of the gospel. a. In Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying The Hard Prayers Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,337 views

    2d in the series "Patterns for Prayer." The disciples’ prayer in Acts 4:23 gives us a pattern for praying for boldness in the face of persecution.

    Introduction Zig Ziglar story of boy that went with his mother to the old general store. He liked to sneak away from his mother and when no one was looking he would dip his finger into the large barrel of molasses. The storekeeper caught him doing this and decided to teach the boy a lesson. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Happy All The Day?

    Contributed by William Mouser on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,032 views

    Jesus rebuked his disciples’ inaccurate expectations of his Messiahship, and warns them (and us) that the spiritual life includes persecution and struggle.

    Psalm 116:1-9, Isaiah 50:4-9, James 2:14-26, Mark 8:27-38 There is a wonderful hymn by Isaac Watts, usually entitled “Alas, and did my savior bleed.” Those of us who were evangelized and nurtured by the Southern Baptists or those similar to them have probably heard is hundreds of times. What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Cup I Must Also Drink From

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 15, 2019
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    We as followers of Jesus would surely face persecutions, slander and some form of attacks. We have to pray for strength to endure and overcome

    *May the peace of the Lord be with you* *Topic:* *THE CUP I MUST ALSO DRINK FROM* Philippians 1:29 "For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;" KJV Beloved, Christ came to drink the from the cup of suffering for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Praying Church Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 21, 2009
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     | 5,140 views

    The church did not pray for the easing of persecution, but for greater courage and more miracles. They recognizes God’s sovereignty and pray for God’s will to be fulfilled.

    CONTEXT • Peter and John healed a crippled beggar in Chapter 3. It drawn the attention of the crowd. • Peter took the opportunity to preach Jesus and forgiveness of sin in Jesus’ Name. At least 5000 men were saved (4:4). • The priests and religious leaders were not happy that they were preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Rev'd Up Pt. 7 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 1, 2018
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    This little church is commended by the Holy and True One. They are going to be greatly rewarded in heaven for staying faithful and not denying his name when persecuted.

    Series: Rev’d Up – Book of Revelation Thesis: We need to receive a fresh revelation of Jesus Christ daily so we do not fall asleep at our assigned mission. We need to know He is coming back soon! Having a vision of Jesus will also give us the inner strength to stand for the Gospel in a hostile ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Firm In Suffering Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 903 views

    This sermon will explore how to maintain unwavering faith and rejoice amidst suffering and persecution, drawing lessons from Paul's letters to the church in Thessalonica.

    Welcome back church! We’re excited to have you here today as we continue in our series from 1 Thessalonians. As a brief recap, 1st and 2nd Thessalonians were some of the first “epistles” or letters to be written by Paul, and the church in Thessalonica was one of the churches established by Paul ...read more

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    Sermon Series: 1st Thessalonians

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    Come To Your Senses

    Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Jun 14, 2006
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     | 9,738 views

    O God, bring us to our senses today and purify them. Cause us to remember your Son Jesus … who paid a debt that wasn’t His for a people who couldn’t pay.

    Come to Your Senses: Luke 22:14-20 Once there was a man who dared God to speak. Burn the bush like you did for Moses, God. And I will follow you. Collapse the walls like you did for Joshua, God. And I will fight for you. Still the waves like you did on Galilee, God. And I will listen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    #12-Atonement~ Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 29, 2012
     | 4,758 views

    No mortals death is capable of atoneing for sin, only the sinless and perfect Son of God, the Lord Jesus Christ is, if people will receive Him as their Substitute in paying their sin debt then but only then will their sins truely be atoned for.

    #12-ATONEMENT~ BIBLE DOCTRINE 9-29-12 Today we'll continue with our study on Bible Doctrine, and say a few things about "ATONEMENT". A good and easy way to remember what "atonement" means is to break the word down into three parts, such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Become An Exhibitionist Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,703 views

    Jesus tells a parable about two people whose debts were forgiven. In doing so, Jesus was teaching about God’s grace and challenging some religious perceptions of his day and perhaps ours.

    Parables of Jesus Become an Exhibitionist Luke 7:36-50 (41-43) April 19, 2009 We’re beginning a new series on the parables of Jesus. We will look at several parables over the next several weeks to try to understand how Jesus was using these parables to teach kingdom principles and challenge common ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Seeking The World

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 30, 2022
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     | 2,590 views

    Some of us are lost in a sea of material things, and bills, and debt, feeling like we’re drowning and that the very life is being sucked right out of us. In order to have abundant life, we must seek life in Jesus instead of life in the world.

    Eddie Rickenbacker was America’s most famous army aviator during World War I. During World War II he was appointed special consultant to Secretary of War, Henry L. Stimson; and it was Rickenbacker’s task to inspect the various aspects of war. During one tour in 1942, Eddie and seven companions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Eight Words- That's What I Am Remembered For. Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 23, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,073 views

    A centurion, converted at the foot of the cross, tells the story in his own words

    Eight words. That’s what I am remembered for 2000 years later. You don’t remember my name. But I guess of the 230 million people alive in 33AD - I guess there are not many people you remember anything of - and at least for me you remember 8 words “Truly this man was the Son of God” - not in John’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Family Ties

    Contributed by Mike Molenaar on May 9, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,148 views

    True family ties are experienced through our relationship with Jesus Christ. If there is a true tie with Jesus nothing, not even persecution, can break that bond.

    John 15:18-27 I’m sure this has been a busy day for many people. Mother’s Day is a time when people do get together with their families. The family unit is important. When you are part of a family, you wear that family name and all the good and bad things of the family come with the name. Legally ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Is Able To Stand

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 3,884 views

    THIS SERMON SHOWS THE OVERWHELMING AMOUNT OF ENVY WITHIN THE CHURCH BODY AND WHO WITHSTOOD THE PERSECUTION THAT WE SO READILY GIVE OVER TO WITH BITTER STRIFE.

    INTRODUCTION ENVY REQUIRES A CRUEL HEART OF A BELIEVER. THE BURDEN OF ENVY TAKES A GREAT DEAL OF ENERGY. THOSE IN WHICH YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH REQUIRES YOU TO GO THROUGH THE MOTIONS WITH THIS HEART FELT DISLIKE FOR THAT ONE WHOM YOU HAVE NOT MADE AMENDS WITH. IN OUR CHURCHES TODAY THERE IS ENVY ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational