Sermons on Debt Collectors Persecute:

Feeling Persecuted: Your Not Alone Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 27, 2001

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

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are The Persecuted Part I Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Feb 6, 2004

part one of a message about the reasons for this persecution

BLESSED ARE THE PERSECUTED Part I Mat. 5:10-12 Persecution is very unfamiliar territory to us. We know virtually nothing about it personally. Persecution to us is struggling to make ends meet or dealing with disease, discouragement, or everyday problems at home, school, the workplace, or even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Proclaming Jesus In The Midst Of Persecution

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 18, 2003

We see in this sermon Peter and John proclaming the gospel in spite of suffering, and the results being many were saved in the name of Jesus Christ.

PROCLAMING JESUS IN THE MIDST OF PERSECUTION ACTS 4:1-12 All of us have seen the recruiting sign saying that Uncle Sam "wants you." Another announces that "the Marines are looking for a few good men." God wants all people to be saved (I Timothy 2:4) and He does not wish for any to perish (II ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Persecution-The Way To Happiness Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

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

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Happy Are The Persecuted (Pt.1)

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Nov 29, 2002

Many of us have been persecuted because of our faith in Jesus Christ. Some of us have been mistreated because we live differently than others. But when it happens how do you react? Join Pastor Steve as he addresses this question.

When was the last time you were persecuted? Was that persecution just or unjust? Were you persecuted for "righteousness sake" or because of "Jesus’ name? or was it for some wrong you committed? In our study today, we’re going to see that there is a price that we will pay for following Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happy Are The Persecuted (Pt.2)

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Nov 29, 2002

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

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happy Are The Persecuted (Pt.3)

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Nov 29, 2002

The reality that the persecuted need is the knowledge of knowing that persecution is inevitable for the believer and it is promised. Join Pastor Steve as he explores the principles found in persecution.

Matthew 5:10-12 says, "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness? sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Day Of Prayer For The Persecuted Church

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Nov 12, 2004

This is for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

[[A word about this sermon. This was a message for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. This sermon was preached in four movements, or parts. We gathered. We read Psalm 23 responsively. We sang 2 songs. I then preached Part I. We sang 3 songs. I then preached Part II. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 29, 2008

The message describes 1. Persecution, 2. the Principle, 3. the Point, and 4. the Promise

"Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted" Scripture Matthew 5:10-12 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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Glory In Persecution [rated - R]

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 6, 2009

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

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Uses Persecution Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

Stephen's message was God’s final invitation to Israel. If Israel rejected the message, God would turn elsewhere to root and ground His church. Israel DID reject the message; in fact, Israel killed Stephen and launched a savage persecution against the c

The last time we were in our series in the Book of Acts, we saw that Stephen died as a martyr for Jesus Christ. Stephen preached a message just before he died. His message was God’s final invitation to Israel. If Israel rejected the message, God would turn elsewhere to root and ground His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Why Am I Persecuted Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

Why am I persecuted?

REJOICING THROUGH ADVERSITY 1 Pet. 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted Series

Contributed by John Petty on Oct 18, 2011

Persecution against the children of God is meant to accomplish two things... shut them up and shut them down.

Matthew 5: 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Today I want to speak on something that has been going on since the birth of Cain and Able… the persecution of the children of God. It is no coincidence the last Beatitude ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Seven Seals - Persecution And Vindication Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 12, 2012

“Why doesn’t God do something about the state of the world?” John is given an answer as he watches the Lamb of God, the Lion of Judah begin to unseal the scroll that’ll determine the destiny of the world.

<video - Handel:Why Do The Nations?> It’s a question that people still ask today: “Why doesn’t God do something about the state of the world?” “Why doesn’t God do something about the state of my life. In fact it’s a cry that’s been going up to the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 19, 2009

A sermon on how we can use our pain for other’s good (Based on John Baker’s Book, "Life’s Healing Choices", chapter 8). For Celebrate Recovery

(Mat 5:10 NIV) Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Evening Service for 5/24/200 Introduction: Have you ever heard of Lieutenant Hirro Onada? He was the last Japanese soldier to surrender after World War II. He was left on the island ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ