Sermons about Expect Persecution

Jesus Before All Else

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 1, 2025

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To be a true disciple of Christ, to be assured of eternal life, we must never be ashamed to confess His holy name. We must also be willing to follow Him always, forsaking our own desires and even our family and friends.

I have entitled our message, “Jesus Before All Else.” Author Mike Mazzalongo wrote a book entitled Jesus Above All Else. He says that Jesus told His followers, “in no uncertain terms, that in order to be His disciple they must place Him above all else.” He explains that “above all else” means ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is The Christian Life So Difficult? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 26, 2019

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While salvation is delightful, discipleship is often difficult.

Why is the Christian Life So Difficult? July 20-21, 2019 Rev. Brian Bill During the past three weeks away Beth and I had days of delight and days of difficulty. The delightful part had a lot to do with our grandsons Pip and Ezra and their mom Lydia as they spent about a week with us. This time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Hated, Yet Loved Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 24, 2021

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Though the world might hate us and persecute us because we do not belong to the world, we have the assurance that God will love us. What’s more important? (Watch video reflection here: https://youtu.be/mwGtoUqpcv8)

Scripture Reading: Mark 16:15-18 And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation. The one who believes and is baptized will be saved; but the one who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: by using my name ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But If Not

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 11, 2014

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Making a commitment to serve the Lord no matter what.

Daniel 3:16-19 KJV Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. [17] If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faithful In Prayer

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 24, 2013

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A sermon on the phrase "continuing instant in prayer" KJV (Outline and material adapted from Charles Spurgeon's sermon at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/outsideurl.asp?outsideurl=http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/1480.htm)

HoHum: Dear Lord, So far today, God, I've done all right. I haven't gossiped, haven't lost my temper, haven't been nasty, selfish, or over-indulgent. I'm very thankful for that. But in a few minutes Lord, I'm going to get out of bed And from then on, I'm going to need all the help I can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Touched By God When I Didn't Expect It

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

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Considering God’s blessing on Zechariah amidst his disappointment.

Luke 1:5-25 – Touched by God when I didn’t expect it A man named Jacob had hit a low point in his life. He had thought about killing himself but he was too poor and too tired to secure the means to do it. He found a park bench and just lay down to die. He did not eat, because there was nothing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

What You Should Expect From Your Pastor

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 25, 2004

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As God have expectations for pastor that church should also.

What you should expect from your Pastor? 1 Peter 5:1-4 1.Peter the Apostle (v.1) Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed, A. He was an Elder (v.1a) „Ã Writing to the elders, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Expect (To See / Hear)?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 20, 2006

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Advent 3(A) - What do you expect to see and hear this Christmas? The question of John the Baptist or an answer from Jesus.

WHAT DO YOU EXPECT (TO SEE/HEAR)? December 17, 2006 - ADVENT 3 - Matthew 11:2-11 * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Advent is a season of expectation. Today we want to look at what you and I expect out of this Advent season and what we might expect ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

When God And Our Expectations Don't Meet

Contributed by Eric Schall on Oct 23, 2006

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This message is from 2 Samuel 6 where David tries to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. The day ends in disaster and David is left feeling angry, afraid and withdraws from the Presence of God. In life God will not always meet our expectations of

Intro A lot of us are focused on the future right now. With everything happening in the middle east and the focus upon Israel, the rise of Islamic terrorists and their anticipation of the Muslim Messiah (the Maha-di) coming on the scene, the constant wars and rumors of more wars… It is creating a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

I'm Expecting Jesus Any Moment Now

Contributed by David Tijerina on May 4, 2003

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Jesus is coming back, are you ready? Just as the days of Noah...we have taken life for granted.

I’m Expecting Jesus Any Minute Now September 22, 2002 1. The Last Days A. Fast Approaching a. As I have been saying for the last few weeks, Jesus is coming back soon b. This is not a fad…this is not a fairy tale…it is a fact – a fact that you and I need to face this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What God Expects When We Mess Up

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 22, 2010

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The believer and unbeliever alike have responsibilities when it comes to dealing with sin in their life.

WHAT GOD EXPECTS WHEN WE MESS UP? LUKE 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION Young Johnny was reared in a fine Christian home. When he was only nine years old, his father took him into his office one day and explained the gospel message of Jesus Christ to him, and young Johnny accepted Christ as his Savior. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

"A Mismatch Between Our Expectations And God's Answer"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 13, 2011

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A sermon for Palm Sunday.

Mark 11:1-11 “A Mismatch between Our Expectations and God’s Answer” By: Ken Suaer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chatt., TN eastridgeumc.org Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem just five days before His bloody Crucifixion is one of the stories that all four Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

When You’re With Jesus, Expect Surprises

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 5, 2015

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Have you ever noticed that Jesus often does things that we don’t expect him to do? Take the stories we read in Mark 7:24-37, for example. He does two things that we don’t expect him to do.

Have you ever noticed that Jesus often does things that we don’t expect him to do? Take the stories we read in Mark 7:24-37, for example. He does two things that we don’t expect him to do. First, Jesus gave an uncharacteristically rude and abrupt reply to the woman’s request for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Anglican

Great Expectations: Much Given – Much Required

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

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The life of total commitment that God requires of us is only possible through a close relationship with Him. Our text gives us four main keys to help us develop a close relationship with Yahweh and to live a life that is totally devoted to Him.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Much Given – Much Required Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Introduction: Have you ever wondered what God wants from you? Most of us probably have given at least some thought to that question. Micah 6:8 asks the same question, “What does the LORD require of you?” His ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Should We Expect From Church Leaders? Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 25, 2008

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Leaders in the church must know their spiritual gifts, and how to use them effectively for the kingdom. #2 of 5.

Title: What Should We Expect From Church Leaders? Series: Discovering God’s Special Gifts Text: Ephesians 4:11-16 Theme: Leaders in the church must know their spiritual gifts, and how to use them effectively for the kingdom. Introduction - Define Reality Max DePree gets to the heart of things ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

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