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  • Rich Anderson avatar

    What We Learned From A Ping-Pong Marathon Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 15, 2011
     | 3,216 views

    Paul says to dwell on those things that are excellent and worthy of praise. These encouraging words will help us all through any circumstance, any trial or any hardship, as we remember that “all things work together for good to those who love God.”

    How soon we forget, or how soon we don’t forget. I have cherished memories from long ago that I will never, ever forget. Way back in 1975 I learned a valuable lesson about time, and I learned how many hours are in a week. I also learned about the power of prayer and leaning on God to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Stephen’s Faith And Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 28, 2025
     | 334 views

    Stephen’s life teaches believers how to maintain faith and forgiveness even in the face of hatred, persecution, and death.

    STEPHEN’S FAITH AND FORGIVENESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 7:54-60 Key Verse: “And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.” (Acts 7:60) Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:44; Luke 23:34; Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Hes Not Done.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Sep 19, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,823 views

    The potter is still working on me.

    He’s not Done. I herd a fine man once say, "God isn’t finished with me yet." How many here like to work with their hands, you know, working with flowers, painting, building something that is special to you. Now it may not be important ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Christians Often Need To Endure Things– What, Why And How?

    Contributed by David Leach on May 28, 2014
     | 6,893 views

    What does it mean to Endure and what things exactly will we have to endure??

    We Christians often need to endure things– what, why and how? What does it mean to Endure and what things exactly will we have to endure?? Endure – The Greek word is Hupophero - It means “To bear up under things” – without getting weary, without losing heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Endure To The End - Matthew 24:3–14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 739 views

    Church, our job is not to predict the end—it’s to proclaim the King! We must be Gospel people in an end-times world.

    Go! And Endure to the End - Matthew 24:3–14 Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, As we open Your Word today, prepare our hearts to receive the truth. Help us to see Jesus clearly, trust Him fully, and obey Him joyfully. In these days of uncertainty, may we find strength and hope in Christ alone. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Are A Fundie Bible Thumping Mentally Retarded Crutch Needing Holy Ro... Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 31, 2016
     | 6,062 views

    "You are a fundie Bible thumping mentally retarded crutch needing holy rolling homo-hating dirt IQ close-minded backwards thinking ignoramoose God loving hypocrite." You believe in Jesus? Jesus, Paul, and Peter says you will face opposition to your faith.

    YOU ARE A FUNDIE BIBLE THUMPING MENTALLY RETARDED CRUTCH NEEDING HOLY ROLLING HOMO-HATING DIRT IQ CLOSE-MINDED BACKWARDS THINKING IGNORAMOOSE GOD LOVING HYPOCRITE 1 PETER 4:12-19 You are a fundie Bible thumping mentally retarded crutch needing holy rolling homo-hating dirt IQ close-minded ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Malone avatar

    For The Sake Of Righteousness And Me Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 7, 2022
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     | 1,995 views

    As we unpacked the final of Jesus' beatitudes we will see that persecution is both a given and a gift.

    For The Sake Of Righteousness And Me Matthew 5:10-12 SO – Maple Grove are you ready? OKAY THEN – let’s do this! It’s Thursday night… the night of His arrest. • Jesus’ has washed their feet in the upper room, telling them to, “go and do likewise” • HE - has given them a new command to love each ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Pre-Persecution: Withstanding Challenges To The Gospel By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,373 views

    The Spirit fills His People to give a bold witness to Christ, in accordance with the promise (Acts 1:8_9; John 14_16, Comforter). In that the Spirit testifies to the uniqueness of Christ no other name! (John 14:6)

    INTRODUCTION: In the modern world is was the German Schleiermacher who first argued that because of the love of God and because heaven would be spoiled if its inhabitants knew of a place of eternal torment, that all individuals must ultimately be saved; Bruner, and Barth followed suit, as did Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James May avatar

    #7 Sanballat Attacks Again With Physical Persecution Series

    Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 20,197 views

    #7 in the Nehemiah Series deals with Sanballat’s attack through persecution. Satan uses the same tactics against the people of God today.

    Book of Nehemiah Series #7 Sanballat Attacks Again - Physical Persecution By Pastor Jim May Last week we completed with the wall being half finished. It was half the height that the original wall had been. Even though the gates had been rebuilt and the walls connecting each of those gates was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Wagner avatar

    Finding Joy When Facing Persecution For Christ

    Contributed by Richard Wagner on May 9, 2008
     | 3,091 views

    It is a privilege to face trials which grow us in our sanctification. The book The Heavenly Man is used as an illustration.

    This story is a little bit convoluted but the message is important. Our son Tommy graduated 8th grade in May of 2007. One of his eighth grade teachers was Tim Bratt. Tim is a solid Christian man who lives his faith. During that year they read The Heavenly Man and discussed and reported on it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Samuel Stone avatar

    Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted For Righteousness' Sake Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,110 views

    Eight of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

    Matthew 5:10-16 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Despite Persecution, Live As Common-Sense Christians! Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Sep 3, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,992 views

    Despite Persecution, we are called to live as Christians in a corrupt world. Peter tells us to maintain Christian conduct, to live wisely (with common sense), and to fear God instead of man.

    Text: 1 Peter 3:8-14 8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; 9 not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    God’s People Are A Persecuted People

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015
     | 5,216 views

    God’s People Are A PERSECUTED People

    Daniel 3:8-30 1: God’s People Are A PERSECUTED People from discrimination in the workplace ……….to government mandates against our beliefs….. to imprisonment, physical torture and even execution. 1. The Reason For It. (a) They were persecuted for their STANDARDS. 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    Ishmael, Jesus, Ecumenicity, Persecution, Conversions To Islam Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 13, 2015
     | 3,791 views

    A series of important considerations regarding Islam and Muhammad before we get into the actual text of Koran.

    Lesson 4, Isaac and Ishmael, in the Bible and the Koran The book of Genesis records a delightful story of one who is the father of all the faithful ones of all time. This man, Abraham, is promised a son who will carry on his line and be a blessing to all humanity. Trying to help God out, Abraham ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Church’s Growth And Its Political Persecution Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 29, 2024
     | 756 views

    Even in the face of persecution and life's challenges, how different could we live if we chose to be faithful only to Christ? Even though the 1st century church faced incredible difficulties, God was still faithful to them, and we can learn from that right now!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 17 The Church’s growth and its political persecution Acts 11:19 – 12:18 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational