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  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    Christian Persecution Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025
     | 88 views

    Christian Persecution

    Acts 8:1-8 Christian Persecution It's Reality - 1 And Saul was consenting unto his death. It's Rigour - The Time - And at that time The Test - there was a great persecution The Target - against the church which was at Jerusalem; It's Result - The Movement - and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Enduring Persecution PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 604 views

    Remind believers of the challenges and persecutions they may face as disciples of Christ, but also to assure them of God's constant presence and provision in their lives.

    Today’s sermon is a call to arms of sorts, a wake-up call that reminds us of our commitment to Christ and what that can sometimes mean in a world that doesn’t always understand or value such commitment. We're going to explore The Call to Faithful Discipleship, The Reality of Persecution and ...read more

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    Herod Wants To Kill You Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 24, 2015
     | 5,079 views

    Part of our mission to the world is to defend the social teachings of the Church.

    Thursday of 30th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel “Herod wants to kill you.” “ISIS wants to kill you.” “Planned Parenthood wants to destroy you.” Jesus and His followers have heard these refrains almost continually since Christ first began to proclaim ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Defend Discipleship Against Division Series

    Contributed by Luskey Green on Oct 1, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,572 views

    Defending discipleship against division caused by loyalty to a human persona creates an ongoing allegiance to our Master and Lord.

    Introduction Today, we tread troubled waters. We may ‘strain at the oars’ so to speak. Pride will be confronted today. It may even be a little painful. Believe me when I say to you, “This is necessary; to be the real deal, to be genuine and authentic, to become the group of disciples which is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Defending The Biblical View Of Marriage

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,737 views

    Discussing the issue of same-sex marriage, which is a ballot issue in our state this year.

    Defending the Biblical View of Marriage Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:4-6 October 8, 2006 Introduction Today we’re going to look at the first of two very controversial topics – same-sex marriage and abortion. It’s also possible that we might look at the issue of video lottery, but I’m not sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Christians, Defend Your Worldview

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,498 views

    Christianity offers what people long for, so Christians can confidently project and defend their worldview!

    Christian, Defend your Worldview! February 3, 2001 Why does it seem that Christians are always having to defend themselves, in our society and always having to answer for being Christians? Why is there so much focus on people who are Christians and on making Christian people defend who they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Christ Is My Defender

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 3, 2011
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     | 17,594 views

    None of us could make it a moment without the watch-care of Almighty God. We need Jesus Christ, and this Scripture helps us see why.

    Jesus Christ Is My Defender John 18:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 14, 2010 *Have you ever seen a brand-new baby walk out of Glenwood Hospital? Of course not, and you never will. Every baby needs the help, care and protection of its family. *Well, you may be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defending The Faith And Warning The Wicked

    Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009
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     | 4,713 views

    Those who enjoy being immersed in a sinful lifestyle are those whom we call reprobates. These reprobates are destined for destruction. We should stand up for the Word of God, but warn the wicked of their destiny.

    II Peter 2:10-22 November 19, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God “Defending the Faith and Warning the Wicked” Introduction: How do we faithfully hold onto biblical doctrine, and warn those who are in error? If we are critical of everyone and everything, then we are wrong in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Defend The Truth In A Compromising World

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Mar 15, 2012
     | 7,396 views

    There was an catchy song ad for Burger King not too many years ago that went "have it your way, have it your way" That's what some churches have become....come on by and worship your way! Verse 4 says For the time will come when they will not endure soun

    Defend the truth in a compromising world. 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doc-trine. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to them-selves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Has Defended Me Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 27, 2015
     | 10,136 views

    A study of the book of Ester 9: 1 – 32

    Ester 9: 1 – 32 The Lord Has Defended Me 1 Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month of Adar, on the thirteenth day, the time came for the king’s command and his decree to be executed. On the day that the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, the opposite occurred, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Disciples Defended Via Parable Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 13, 2017
     | 8,374 views

    The teaching that Jesus gives to His disciples at this time concerns fasting. Then He gives a parable to illustrate His purpose for coming into the world.

    Harmony of the Gospels -AD 27- Capernaum Title: Disciples Defended Via Parable Matthew 9:14-17, Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5:33-39 The teaching that Jesus gives to His disciples at this time concerns fasting. Then He gives a parable to illustrate His purpose for coming into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Appropriating And Defending Our Inheritance Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014
     | 6,004 views

    The fourth sermon in this series deals with the appropriation of our inheritance by faith, and our need to defend our inheritance so that we can enjoy it and pass it on to others.

    Inheritance sermon #4: Appropriating and Defending our Inheritance Intro: It is wonderful to know about our inheritance from God, but knowing about it isn’t all there is to it. There are certain things we need to do with our inheritance in order to make it really ours. Imagine someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Apologetics: Defending Your Faith

    Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Nov 13, 2021
     | 3,836 views

    Apologetics is the branch of Christianity that deals with the defense and establishment of the Christian faith.

    Apologetics: Defending your faith Text: Luke 12:8-12 Confess Christ Before Men 8 “Also I say to you, whoever confesses Me before men, him the Son of Man also will confess before the angels of God. 9 But he who denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God. 10 “And anyone who speaks ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Jesus Defends His Divinity

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 27, 2022
     | 1,332 views

    Shortly after Jesus healed the crippled man at the pool of Bethsaida (John 5:1-15), He was confronted by the religious officials who wanted Him dead for saying that God was His Father, making Himself equal withe God. Jesus responded with facts to back up His claim.

    If there was an apt description of the attitude of the Pharisees towards the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ (John 5:18), it is this, "There are none so blind as those who will not see". All throughout this account of the Lord's life and work and in the other Gospels as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To React To Persecution Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,057 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 3:13-17

    Text: 1 Peter 3:13-17 Title: How to React to Persecution Date/Place: LSCC, 11/27/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: the persecution of the insurance companies, the suffering of the bricklayer—ill file B. Background to passage: Peter again takes up the subject of Christians being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist