Sermons about Enduring Persecution

By Submitting Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 25, 2002

based on 37 ratings

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Facing life by submitting to God, authorities, wives and spouses

Sermon: Surviving the Drought by Being Submissive I Peter 3:8-12 September 22, 2002 I. Introduction A. Weather Report B. But it takes more to survive a drought then a few days of rain. It takes perseverance and change, lifestyle changes. We don’t know how long this drought is going to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Overcoming Life's Disappointments Series

Contributed by Kerry Tilley on Feb 15, 2004

based on 55 ratings

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Faith in Christ can help us overcome disappointments that we face in life.

Series: Moving Forward In Life OVERCOMING LIFE’S DISAPPOINTMENTS Text: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 "We have troubles all around us, but we are not defeated. We do not know what to do, but we do not give up the hope of living. We are persecuted, but God does not leave us. We are hurt sometimes, but we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Do's And Don'ts Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001

based on 54 ratings

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Peter gives us instructions on how to deal with suffering.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Suffering Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Introduction In Basic Training, soldiers quickly become acquainted with two simple facts about suffering: 1. You will suffer 2. There is a right way and a wrong way to deal with suffering as a Basic Trainee. Ways that will only increase ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Have Decided To Follow Jesus

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

based on 67 ratings

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A call to come out from our comfort zones.

“I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” Luke 9:18-26, 57-62 Introduction There is a great old chorus that I love to sing. Maybe you know it. It goes like this: “I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, No turning back, no turning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Wesleyan

Resolving Your Spiritual Fatigue

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 18, 2002

based on 66 ratings

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There are times in everyone’s walk with god that they need a spiritual refill

Resolving Your Spiritual Fatigue Selected Passages August 18, 2002 Introduction I read about a woman who telephoned a friend and asked how she was feeling, "Terrible," came the reply over the wire, "my head’s splitting and my back and legs are killing me. The house is a mess, and the kids are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Wait Training

Contributed by Eric Jackson, Sr. on Oct 17, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 5,967 views

Learn Patience.

James 1:2-4 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Today, we are in the midst of a time where everybody is trying ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Courageous Christian!

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 12, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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In 2004, Christians may not be nailed to crosses or thrown to wild animals or burned as torches, but the need is as great now as it was in Paul’s day for us to be courageous. As we approach the Christmas Season the Lord wants us to be courageou

Be a Courageous Christian! Text: “You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

When There's Nothing Left

Contributed by Lynn Loe on Sep 12, 2001

based on 18 ratings

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What do we do when there seems to be no alternative to the dire circumstances we find ourselves in.

When There’s Nothing Left 2 Cor 12:7-10 7 And because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet me— to keep me from exalting myself! 8 Concerning this I entreated the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Methodist

Our Thoughts Are Not God's Thoughts

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 15, 2001

based on 44 ratings

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What counts in your life?

Introduction Philippians 3:3-21 Introduction Story: An atheist was sitting under a tree one day smugly thinking: "God, I know you don’t exist but if you do exist you must be really stupid. Look at this huge oak tree. It’s got a little acorn on it. And look at this huge marrow carried by such ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-24

Denomination: Anglican

How Jesus Kept The Passion In His Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 40 ratings

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Secrets to overcoming the tendency to grow complacent, lazy or apathetic.

How Jesus Kept the Passion in His Ministry Illustration:I have but one passion; it is He, He only. Count Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf. Zinzendorf launched the Moravian missionary movement that spawned the modern missionary thrust around the world. One person’s passion can make a world of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Setting Yourself Free From Discouragement Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 17, 2001

based on 104 ratings

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David shows us a model of how to deal with discouragement

SETTING YOURSELF FREE FROM DISCOURAGEMENT 1 Samuel 30 (Selected Verses) July 2, 2000 Introduction I. James (quick) Tillis A. Tillis moved to Chicago 1. Chicago was a better area for boxing than Tulsa 2. He dreamed of becoming a heavy weight boxer B. Tillis stops at Sears Tower 1. Puts his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

When Deliverance Is Delayed

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 29, 2003

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What about when the answer doesn’t come right away? What happens when we get a different answer than the one we expected to get? What happens when we pray and things get worse instead of better? What happens when deliverance is delayed?

How many know that we serve a mighty God? Does everyone agree with that statement, this morning? We all love to talk about the wonderful miracle working power of almighty God. Truly He is a mighty God. He has all power in His hand. There is nothing that is too hard for God to do. ∑ Any ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:22-23, Exodus 5:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not Limited By My Limiataions.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 3, 2001

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This sermon deals with going beyond the limitations others seek to place on us to the point of reaching God’s calling for our lives.

Not Limited By My Limitations 7/14/96 ECU 3:1-8 Hebrews 11:32-40 Text Mark 10:46-52 When we look at the success and lives of others, we may sometimes cry out in envy, that’s not fair. Why doesn’t that happen to me? Why can’t I have it like that. They ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40, Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Confidence For Uncertain People Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001

based on 94 ratings

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Four reliable indicators of God’s attitude toward us.

How can you be sure that God is pleased with you? This of course is a perennial question. Every generation as searched for certainty, assurance that God’s pleased with them. One tribal group in the country of Vanautu, the islands that Leigh and Barbara Labrecque will be moving to as Bible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth, The Whole Truth And..." Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Nov 7, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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The letter to the church at Pergamum Part 1.

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church October 8, 2006 "The Truth, The Whole Truth and..." (The Letter to the Church at Pergamum, Part 1) Rev. 2:12-17 [SERIES SLIDE WILL TRANSITION AUTMATICALLY TO TITLE SLIDE THEN TO BLANK SLIDE] [note to techs----if you want to liven up the opening ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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