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  • Joel Vicente avatar

    318 - Righteous Living Produces Persecution Series

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,796 views

    WHY ARE CHRISTIANS PERSECUTED? WHAT TO DO WHEN PERSECUTED? WHAT IS THE REWARD FOR THE PERSECUTED?

    Sermon Study #318 - RIGHTEOUS LIVING PRODUCES PERSECUTION Key Passage: Matthew 5:10-12 - Blessed are those who are persecuted (suffer, pressed forward) because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [11] "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dustin Boden avatar

    Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Aug 24, 2024
     | 1,029 views

    The Beatitudes teach us how to embody the qualities that Jesus values, such as humility, mercy, and purity of heart.

    Becoming (8) Dustin Lee Boden / General “Blessed are the Persecuted” Matthew 5:1–10 ESV 1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    The Persecuted Church Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Nov 5, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 22,359 views

    This message was preached during a Month of Missions emphasis and illustrates the need for awareness among evangelicals regarding those who are being persecuted for their faith in Christ.

    Jesus, Hope of the Nations “The Persecuted Church” Month of Missions - 2003 Various Scripture Texts – © Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2003) John 15:20 (NIV) “Remember the words I spoke to you: ’No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Tough Times Ahead -- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,694 views

    THE EXAMPLE OF GODLY MENTORS AND THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE WORD OF GOD EQUIPS THE MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL TO PERSEVERE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION AND GROWING DECEPTION

    BIG IDEA: THE EXAMPLE OF GODLY MENTORS AND THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE WORD OF GOD EQUIPS THE MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL TO PERSEVERE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION AND GROWING DECEPTION I. (:10-14) THE EXAMPLE OF GODLY MENTORS EQUIPS THE MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL TO PERSEVERE A good model can make a tremendous ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James May avatar

    Enduring To The End Series

    Contributed by James May on Jan 13, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,682 views

    #19 in the series deals with enduring to the end in whatsoever state you find yourself. Your station in life, and your conditions of life, are all in God’s hands. So use them to bring him glory.

    19 Enduring to the End The Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May James is still talking about the rich man as he comes to the closing verses of his epistle. There is no hiding of the facts that some people seem to be blessed more than others. There is a general acknowledgement that being rich ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Endurance - The Eighth Step To Happiness Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 46 ratings
     | 13,313 views

    This sermon is about four steps to build endurance: 1. Recognize the SOURCE. 2. Refuse to RETALIATE. 3. Respond POSITIVELY. 4. Rest in Gods PROTECTION.

    Endurance - The Eighth Step To Happiness We have been making our way through a section of scripture know as the beatitudes. The beatitudes are found in Matthew chapter five. Each of the beatitudes begins with the word Blessed. The word blessed in this section of scripture could also be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Made Perfect In Persecution

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 21, 2020
     | 1,902 views

    The people in this part of the Hall of Faith may receive far more rewards than those in the other part.

    Hebrews 11:35 Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection: 36 And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: 37 They were stoned, they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Your Endurance Test

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,287 views

    I want to give you seven keys that will help you pass the endurance test. Number one, “treasure the test of hardness.” 2 Timothy 2:3 You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. Our soldiers who have recently defended our nation w

    Your Endurance Test Text: Romans 8:24-25 24 For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. Unlike the English word ‘hope,’ the NT ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Christian’s Response To Persecution

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025
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    Persecution is a reality that many Christians face as they seek to live godly lives in a fallen world. The Bible warns that those who live righteously in Christ will experience opposition, suffering, and even hostility.

    Title: THE CHRISTIAN’S RESPONSE TO PERSECUTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 3:12 "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution." KJV Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:10-12; Romans 12:14; 1 Peter 4:12-16; John 15:20 INTRODUCTION: Persecution is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Joy Of Persecution? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 20, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,370 views

    Paul said that he hoped that he might share in Jesus' suffering. Seriously? Why would he want that?

    An extremely nervous patient came for root canal surgery. He was made comfortable in the reclining dental chair a numbing agent was injected around the tooth, and then the dentist left the room for a few minutes while the medication took hold. When the dentist returned, the patient was standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Endurance!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 14, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,636 views

    The flavor is brought to the fore through crushing, thrusting, pressing and finally fermenting! Behind every refreshing sip of tea that we take, there has been a lot of tossing and rolling!

    Tea aficionados! Romans 5:3,4”……we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope..” Here’s a message for tea aficionados! If you have a crush for tea, remember, after careful ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Persecution And Trouble Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 5, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,489 views

    Part 3 of a 3 part series on suffering

    Persecution and trouble Dealing with people will always be a difficult challenge. God has given us the responsibility to become the bridge builders. Human nature causes us to look at each situation from a selfish perspective. We will always feel wronged if we are in the short end of any given ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike aldaco avatar

    Endurance

    Contributed by Mike Aldaco on Feb 21, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 26,030 views

    Enduring trials

    ENDURING INTRO: In 2 Cor 4:8- 18 (rd) Here the apostle Paul is speaking to the Corinthian church about some of the hardship & trials that he & his co- workers were subjected to for preaching the gospel. 1. We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; 2. we are perplexed, but not in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Enduring Adversity In The Christian Life

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 27, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,855 views

    A sermon examining the adversity that we may face in this life.

    ENDURING ADVERSITY IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Acts 5:17-23 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, November 5th, 2025) Have you ever experienced relief from a circumstance or situation and then weeks, months, or years later you find yourself back in the same familiar and uncomfortable situation? Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Sickler avatar

    Endure

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 21, 2015
     | 14,001 views

    We can neither escape experiencing the evils of this world nor can we avoid God’s testing the quality of our devotion by letting us experience reality. It is important, however, that we do not let the hard times damage our faith and service to Christ.

    Endurance Illustration: The Battered Bastards of Bastogne Most people recognize endurance to be our not quitting an endeavor; especially when we are experiencing an unpleasant, difficult, or dangerous situation. A perfect illustration of endurance was demonstrated by the 101st airborne division, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church