Sermons on Endurance In Persecution:

Trial By Fire Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 22, 2021

1 Peter 4:12-19 prepares us to 1) Expect suffering (1 Peter 4:12), 2) Exult in suffering (1 Peter 4:13-14), 3) Evaluate suffering (1 Peter 4:15-18), and 4) Entrust suffering to God (1 Peter 4:19).

1 Peter 4:12-19. Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. [13] But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. [14] If you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Other

Suffering For Jesus

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 1, 2013

All followers of Jesus WILL suffer for His sake.

Suffering for Jesus April 28, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: All followers of Jesus WILL suffer for His sake. Focus Passage: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Supplemental Passage: For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Having Consistent And Growing Christianity Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 7, 2019

Paul expresses thankfulness for the consistency of the church of the Thessalonians. A consistency that expresses itself in continuing maturity, ongoing hope in their eternal destiny, and holding to a purpose that gives them security.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://nec.org.au/strong-and-ready/ Message 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 Having Consistent and Growing Christianity Some time after Paul wrote his first letter Paul gets some more news from Thessalonica about other situations which have arisen within the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Great In God's Kingdom Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Jul 13, 2023

It is God's desire that we live so that our lives will be great in His Kingdom I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God

HOW TO BE GREAT IN GOD’S KINGDOM Let’s stand together and please open your Bible to Revelation 22:12 as we continue our series on eternal rewards with today’s message, “How to be Great in God’s Kingdom.” It is my hope that everyone here wants to be called great in God’s kingdom and if so, then this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12, Revelation 3:21, Matthew 18:1-4, Matthew 20:26-28, Matthew 5:19, Matthew 5:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Can We Change Our Neighborhood? Part 2

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 17, 2010

America will go the same way Turkey turned away from Christ if we don’t see a revival. How can we do our part to bring our nation back to God?

Purpose: To describe how a Christian becomes a good disciple of Christ. Aim: I want the listener to pursue having both right doctrine and right living. INTRODUCTION: America enjoys more of a Christian heritage than any other nation on earth. Godly Men like Jonathan Edwards and George Whitfield who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heaven Will Surely Be Worth It All

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2005

Heaven will surely be worth it all? Yes! But it never hurts to be reminded of both the cost and rewards of discipleship.

"HEAVEN WILL SURELY BE WORTH IT ALL" INTRODUCTION 1. There is a song entitled "Heaven Will Surely Be Worth It All"... -- In "Hymns For Worship", it is song #253 2. As this song is sung, two main thoughts come to mind... a. The many sacrifices faithful Christians must often make b. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of The Times Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 8, 2009

Exposition of Mark 13:5-23 regarding Jesus’ Olivet Discourse about the coming tribulation and the last days.

Text: Mark 13:5-23, Title: Signs of the Times, Date/Place: 1/11/09, PM A. Opening illustration: A priest and a rabbi from local parishes were standing by the side of the road holding up signs. The rabbi’s read, "The End is Near!" The priest, on the other side of the road, held up a sign which read, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:5-23

Denomination: Baptist

Stony Ground 1 Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016

The Parable of the Sower

The Parable of the Sower – 5 “Stony Ground 1” Mark 4:16-17 “These likewise are the ones sown on stony ground who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with gladness; and they have no root in themselves, and so endure only for a time. Afterward, when tribulation ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fate Of The Selfish Rich Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 23, 2018

Message 24 in our exposition of James where James excoriates the selfish rich.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Fate of the Selfish Rich” REVIEW this is our 24th excursion in front of the mirror of God’s word. James serves as a mirror to examine the true nature of our trust in God. So far, we have explored several life categories requiring a faith response. James ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

We Are Veterans

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014

A verterans day message focusing on all Christ followers being veterans.

November 10, 2013 Veterans Day 2013 2 Timothy 2:3-4 In many churches, just like ours, there stand two flags—the American Flag and the Christian Flag. These two flags represent two types of freedom. One is a freedom that allows us to go where we want to go, say what we want to say, to live ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Good Soldiers

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 16, 2013

We must become effective soldiers of the Cross; following our Commander to total victory over the enemy!

GOOD SOLDIERS 2 Timothy 2:3-4 (NIV), Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Awaiting With Hope

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 1, 2025

We live in a multi-religious society where everyone will champion the course of what and who they belief in as God or the way of life. Christians must be fully aware what makes Christ and Christianity so different and significant comparing to all other religions and religious teachers or ‘gurus’.

What is the significant difference between Christianity and all other religions? 1. All other religions teaches ‘Work Salvation’ – you work towards attaining salvation. Muslims – must fulfill the 7 pillars of Islam; Hinduism – Karma (do good get good, do evil get evil); Buddism – Charity increases ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Kaph - Psalm 119:81-88 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 26, 2012

God’s word is a word of promise… but that promise is not always fleshed out in plain and simple terms. But the ONE thing we CAN rely upon is that God’s promise, whether complex or simple… it is the promise of the Almighty and we must surrender to that pro

KAPH January 25, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wednesday Bible Study Series Psalm 119:81-88 (ESV) – 11 of 22 Kaph – 11th letter of the Hebrew alphabet… 81My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word. The word the psalmist uses here that is translated as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:81-88, Psalm 119:97-104

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Attitudes

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 4, 2002

The Beattitudes present eight steps to mature Christian living. Jesus gives us four internals and four externals that lead to strength and joy.

Attitudes that Please God Someone has called Matthew 5:1-12 the “Be” attitudes of the Faith. What’s your attitude toward God? Jesus lists several attitudes here in the first part of the Sermon on the Mount that challenge us all. Actually, they show the way to spiritual maturity in 8 steps. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Must We Suffer

Contributed by David Benson on Dec 21, 2005

Why does God allow Christians to suffer?

Why Must We Suffer Doesn’t God love us? Why does he allow us to suffer? These are common questions. Let’s look at the answers taken from God’s word. (We suffer because of the) Aging Process Since man no longer has direct access to the Tree of Life which was in the Garden of Eden, we must face ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational