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  • Imprecise Thinking

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 20, 2013
     | 2,384 views

    Persecutions & Martyrdom. It's origin and hos to deal with them

    Stone The Gods - 12 years before Paul consented to stoning - Stephen’s death by stoning - Now he was being stoned - Stone the man who healed the cripple World does not appreciate its benefactors Martyrdoms Martyr Gk. “witness” - 70 million over 2000 years - Every day 400 are ...read more

  • Prison Of Praise

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 19, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,051 views

    The problem with their story was nothing they said of Paul and Silas was the truth.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Acts 16:16-26 THE PRISON OF PRAISE Intro: Having lost in a fire virtually everything they owned, the Spafford family made new plans, including a move from Chicago to France. Horatio Spafford planned the trip for his wife and four daughters to be as ...read more

  • Present Sufferings, Future Glory Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 12, 2013
     | 6,734 views

    Today, Christians in certain parts of the world face some of the worst persecution in history. How do they handle it?

    Today, Christians in certain parts of the world face some of the worst persecution in history. How do they handle it? Only God can empower them to do so. One thing that keeps Christians going when faced with persecution is the knowledge that Christ also suffered more deeply than we can imagine. He ...read more

  • The Blessing No One Wants Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 31, 2014
     | 4,075 views

    How am I being affected by persecution? This is one blessing we want to do without

    Matthew 5:10 (AV) 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. - One of biggest problems for the American church today is that it has never really made up its mind to follow Jesus Christ. Example Lot’s wife: Genesis ...read more

  • When Suffering Strikes Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 29, 2016
     | 4,516 views

    Churches Then & Now: Smyrna – When Suffering Strikes – Revelation chapter 2 verses 8-11 – sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Address (8a). (2). Attribute (vs 8b). (3). Approval (vs 9-10a). (4). Accusation. (5). Advice (vs 10). (6). Assurance (vs 11). SERMON BODY: Ill: • “We don’t look alike, we don’t act alike. • We don’t dress alike. • We have ...read more

  • Matters Of Life And Death

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 4, 2015
     | 2,563 views

    Persecution realities of today in many lands

    Matters of Life and Death: February 8th, 2015 Pastor Eric J. Hanson: Luke 21:10-19  Jesus warned about persecution.  “They will put some of you to death”.  The Most Persecuted People in the World…  Now let’s consider specific nations. North ...read more

  • Love Your Haters

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 26, 2014
    based on 15 ratings
     | 27,226 views

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    Love Your Haters John 15:17-25 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LoveHaters.html Matthew 5:10-12 10 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 manner of evil ...read more

  • Christians Must Be Prepared To Suffer For Christ

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 3, 2019
     | 5,442 views

    The Prosperity movement has given Americans a wrong view of God -- that He won’t let Christians suffer. But the truth is that suffering is a vital part of Christianity. Suffering should be viewed as a blessing, a cause for rejoicing, and a sign of future reward.

    CHRISTIANS MUST BE PREPARED TO SUFFER FOR CHRIST Matt. 24:9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MAGIC AT THE PASTRY SHOP 1. Two broke and hungry best friends, Dave and John, went into a pastry shop. Dave suddenly whisks three cookies into his pocket with lightning speed. The baker didn't notice. Dave ...read more

  • Having A Problem?

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 13, 2019
     | 4,975 views

    a study in the book of Psalms 3

    Psalm 3: 1 – 8 Having a problem? 1 LORD, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me. 2 Many are they who say of me, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah 3 But You, O LORD, are a shield for me, my glory and the One who lifts up my head. 4 I cried to the LORD ...read more

  • Enduring Pressure Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,936 views

    How God used Persecution to bless the church

    Acts 8 - 3/19/17 Turn with me this morning to Acts 8.  The book of Acts is the transitional book, leading us from the life and ministry of Jesus and taking us into the church age.  As Jesus ascends back up to heaven, he said to his disciples, "But you will receive power when the ...read more

  • The Sermon On The Mount (Part Four) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 3, 2019
     | 4,052 views

    Today we finish up the beatitudes. They all work together-being poor in spirit causes me to have godly sorrow. Being meek allows me to be merciful and thus-a peacemaker. If I hunger and thirst for righteousness I will be pure in heart. All of these are important in dealing with persecution.

    THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part four) Matt. 5:10-12 Today we finish up the beatitudes. And in looking at them I can see how they all work together-Being poor in spirit causes me to mourn (have godly sorrow). Being meek (kind, gentle and humble) allows me to be merciful. If I hunger and thirst for ...read more

  • Philip And The Ethiopian Lesson 39 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019
     | 2,864 views

    Persecution scatters the Gospel.

    A. INTRODUCTION – ACTS 8:1-4 1. Persecution initiated. Saul held the coats for those stoning Stephen. “. . . I cast my vote . . .” (Acts 26:10). 2. Persecution intensified. 3. Persecution scatters the gospel. B. THE GOSPEL SPREADS TO SAMARIA – ACTS 8:5-6 1. What is significant about ...read more

  • Trustworthiness Of Scripture

    Contributed by Steve Holmes on Jun 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,052 views

    Defending the trustworthy character of the Bible

     Can anyone tell me what the first recorded words of the devil are? (Yea, hath God said) What do you suppose his intent was in posing this question? There was a course I took in Bible School called Biblical Hermeneutics. The course exposed us to a number of principles used in ...read more

  • The Blessing Paradox Part Ii: Persecution, Preservation, Illumination, Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014
     | 3,316 views

    Part II of the series

    Last week, we started this two part "mini-series" of messages in the first part of the Sermon on the Mount, commonly known as The Beatitudes. To the unsaved, they would seem to be insane at first glance: you will be happy if you are poor, if you weep, if you are a 98 pound weakling, if you give ...read more

  • Mystery Babylon: The Church Moves From Persecuted To Persecutor. Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 9, 2015
     | 3,281 views

    The influence of Babylon turns the simple organization of Jesus into a world power that does untold damage to its surroundings. The true church survives and is persecuted.

    SEVENTEEN: THE GREATEST DECEPTION of the AGES (so far) c. 300 A.D. Pagan Rome rises and falls. Its history is clearly heralded by many. And as a true child of Babylon it plays its part well. Its hatred of and persecution of both Jews and Christians is well documented. Rome's ...read more

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