Sermons about Flee Persecution

Idop 2025: Faithful To The End

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 28, 2025

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Today is the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians. This year's theme (2025) is "Faithful to the End." How can we remain faithful followers of Jesus amidst all difficulties and temptations, even when we face persecution?

Introduction: I was in Surabaya last month when, at 3 a.m., I received the news that Charlie Kirk had been shot. It turned out he died. This news was truly shocking and left many wondering, "Why would anyone kill him?" Many reports claimed he deserved to be killed because he spread ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-25, John 15:20, John 16:1-2, Acts 7:57-58, Matthew 16:23, Revelation 2:10, Acts 8:1, John 14:6, John 1:12 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Committee.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 21, 2003

based on 19 ratings

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The persecution of the early church in Jerusalem resulted in the gospel being carried to other parts of Palestine and eventually other nations.

The committee. Acts 8:1 -- 25. 12/17/03 The persecution of the early church in Jerusalem resulted in the gospel being carried to other parts of Palestine and eventually other nations. What the devil meant for harm, the Lord just turned around for good. Some of the believers had to flee ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Smyrna: Grace Under Fire Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 22, 2001

based on 245 ratings

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Jesus Himself identifies with the persecuted church, and offers His grace and words of comfort.

Intro: The Persecuted Church · A prominent national leader in the unregistered Protestant house church movement in China was executed Oct. 14, 1999 by firing squad. · Chechen militants kidnapped a young Baptist deacon and are demanding that his church sell its building and use the money to pay ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mutual Humility

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

based on 72 ratings

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MUTUAL HUMILITY HELPS THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD 1.

MUTUAL HUMILITY HELPS THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD 1. The Call to Mutual Humility -- Humility Prepares Us To Serve One Another a. this call is for every believer b. this call prepares us for service toward one another c. the essence of the call is humility 2. The Link ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Word Produces Godliness

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

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III. THE PROPER RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD PRODUCES GODLINESS THAT PROVOKES PERSECUTION A.

III. THE PROPER RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD PRODUCES GODLINESS THAT PROVOKES PERSECUTION A. The Proper Response to God's Word Will Produce Godliness 1. For Two Reasons: a. Because of the Integration of Faith b. Because of the Power of God's Word -- the message comes from God with energizing power to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stand Your Ground

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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examining persecution and what we are called to do when we face it.

Stand your Ground – Heb 10:32-39 Gladstone Baptist Church – 12/9/04 pm Read From Jesus Freak p. 167 - Tsehay Tolessa - Ethiopia circa 1980s "They forced my hands under my knees and tied them there. Then they put a stick through these ropes and hung me upside down. They filled my mouth with dirty ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

24.4 Peace Is Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 8, 2007

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In part four of 24 Jesus discusses the strange link between happiness and Persecution.

24.4 Peace Is The year was 1938, the date was October 6th the place was London England, the speaker was Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and this was the message “We should seek by all means in our power to avoid war, by analyzing possible causes, by trying to remove them, by discussion in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Witnessing: What You Can Expect Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

based on 71 ratings

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Acts Series: 18th Sermon--Expect Persecution, Proclamation, Protection, and Power!

Witnessing: What You Can Expect Acts 4:1-12 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html I believe that all true Christians have a desire to share their faith w/ others. And that is only natural. If you were to cure cancer, you’d want ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdoms Of The World

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

based on 4 ratings

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I am concerned that our Christian nation is faced with an attack of religious persecution.

I need to speak with you for a moment to give you a word of caution regarding the recent events. I am hoping you will not misunderstand what I am about to say. I think it is important for each of us to stay informed to what is going in our world from a godly perspective. I hope each of you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be A Man Of Purity Even In The Time Of Difficulty

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Aug 11, 2011

based on 16 ratings

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Trials, persecution, and danger are only bumps that we climb on to for our spiritual growth.

BE A MAN OF PURITY EVEN IN THE TIME OF DIFFICULTY II Timothy 3:1-5 Introduction: In the last days - The time of the gospel dispensation, commencing at the time of our Lord's death, is peculiarly styled the last days would grievous, troublesome and dangerous. According to Webster time is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

He Lifts Us Up

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 24, 2018

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When we are pressed down, perplexed and persecuted, God lifts us up

“He Lifts Us Up!” 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 David P. Nolte Christian people should never be sad or depressed. Christian people should live problem free lives. Christian people should have no failure. Yeah! Right! In a perfect world, ok. But this is a broken, corrupted, dying world where ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Romans, Part 17 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 18, 2011

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We are no longer in charge to the bonds this world has on us. You can be freed, if you’d only turn away from the sin and flee to Christ.

Romans, Part 17 Romans 6:1-7 Introduction - Continuing on in Chapter 6, we encounter specific instructions for our lives - Paul begins to outline the way we should live; expounding on Rom 5:20-21 - It is in these principles … we (Gentiles) should pay very close attention too - Read Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greenhouse Of The Mind Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 29, 2010

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Cultivate purity in our thoughts. You need conviction and commitment, confession and cleansing, you need to forsake and flee, and to renew our mind and revive your spirit.

We need to protect our mind, because we are what we think. • It will be garbage in, garbage out. The more trash we put in, the more trash we would see in words and deeds. You reap what you plant. • We need to set up this “greenhouse” of the mind - to make sure that no virus or pests enter. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 15, 2010

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Yield to God the Holy Spirit and use His Sword as He guides you and watch the devil flee from you and experience the expansion and reality of Christ Kingdom!

Let us start by looking at 2 Peter 3:9-15……… Soon and very soon, Jesus Christ who is the Lord will return to earth and judge the living and the dead. God is not slow in His promise and He will judge you and me. But, because God is love, He doesn’t want anyone to perish! Jesus Christ Himself said ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Out Of The Frying Pan Into The Fire Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 6, 2014

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Psalm 56 - David is forced to flee to the Philistine city of Gath (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Deliver me from death (vs 1-4) Deliver me from stumbling (vs 5-11) Deliver me so I can praise you (vs 12-13) SERMON BODY: Ill: • I guess we are all familiar with the phrase; • ‘Out of the Frying-Pan Into the Fire’. • If you are a fan of J.R.R ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

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