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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Persecution Not Prestige

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 21, 2025
     | 283 views

    Someone failed to tell the Apostles that they were to be the head and not the tail or they would not have suffered so much and only to be executed.

    Deuteronomy 28:13 And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them: 14 And thou shalt not go aside from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Persecution Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025
     | 274 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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    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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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Be Ready For Persecution

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 25, 2025
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     | 403 views

    When facing persecution, Jesus' disciples (believers) must have endurance and wisdom, be certain to look like Jesus, preach the Word fearlessly, and trust that God is in control. What have we to fear when our life is in His hands?

    I would like to open with an illustration from the book Jesus Freaks: Jaun and his wife Maria felt God calling them to become missionaries in Columbia. Once, while travelling between villages, Jaun met about fifty armed guerillas. He took the opportunity to share the gospel with them, and twenty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Irvine avatar

    Jesus Went On Trial And Noone Stood Up To Defend Him. Will You Stand Up And Be Counted?

    Contributed by Robert Irvine on Jul 30, 2024
     | 333 views

    The prophet Isaiah asked the question of the suffering servant “who of his generation protested”? And so we ask the same question “who protested at the time of Jesus' illegal trial and execution?” Of course, the answer to that was no one. No one stood up at the trial to support Jesus.

    The prophet Isaiah asked the question of the suffering servant “who of his generation protested”? And so we ask the same question “who protested at the time of Jesus' illegal trial and execution?” Of course, the answer to that was no one. No one stood up at the trial to support Jesus. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Herod Wants To Kill You Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 24, 2015
     | 5,151 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

  • Luskey Green avatar

    Defend Discipleship Against Division Series

    Contributed by Luskey Green on Oct 1, 2006
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     | 3,725 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

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "being The Apologist"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 9, 2019
     | 2,953 views

    How do we defend the faith?

    “Being an Apologist” 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 1. Paul is a Defender of the Faith Paul is an Apologist Defender, Supporter, • Note how he is described least of the apostles He says, “I am unfit to be an apostle “vs 9For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    How To React To Persecution Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,163 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

  • J. Yeargin avatar

    When They Persecute You Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,732 views

    Jesus warns us that we will have many trials and sorrows. We need to be prepared for those trials and sorrows. Not to worry over them, but not to be naïve. One of our greatest sorrows is when our friends or loved ones come against us for our commitmen

    Tonight we will conclude our study on The Sermon on the Mount. There is still much more that Christ taught in chapter five, but our focus has been primarily focused on the portion that includes “The Beatitudes”. Last week we looked closely at verse 10, and I would like to connect a final study ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Christians, Defend Your Worldview

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,644 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

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Defending The Biblical View Of Marriage

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,805 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

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Appropriating And Defending Our Inheritance Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014
     | 6,268 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

  • John Harper avatar

    Defending The Faith And Warning The Wicked

    Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,853 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

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Jesus Christ Is My Defender

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,731 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