Sermons on Forty Martyrs:

God Wins But It's Always By God's Calendar

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 21, 2023

The victory is God’s, but sometimes it takes a long time to achieve. And sometimes that victory is only in the willingness of martyrs to give up everything in witness to their faith.

Saturday of the 33rd Week in Course 2023 I recently read an article summarizing statements made by likely voters in one of the state primaries. One of the participants lamented about the state of the nation and asked, “Is there anyone other than me that feels like this is Rome 476 A.D.?” (Of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: Catholic

The Legacy Of The Elim Missionaries In The Vumba Massacre John 15:13 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 8, 2024

The Elim missionaries who were martyred in the Vumba Massacre left a legacy that is a testament to the power of faith, the resilience of the gospel, and the enduring impact of sacrificial love.

Transformed by Truth: The Legacy of the Elim Missionaries in the Vumba Massacre Introduction: Today, we reflect on the profound sacrifice of the Elim missionaries who were martyred in the Vumba Massacre. The Vumba massacre (also known as the Elim Mission massacre) was a massacre of eight British ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, Romans 5:8, 2 Timothy 2:9, Isaiah 55:11, Philippians 1:21, Matthew 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hearing The Shepherd Means Following Him

Contributed by Eric Vertein on Apr 19, 2005

On Good Shepherd Sunday we consider how the first martyr Stephen not only heard the voice of the Good Shepherd, but followed him: in charity, in witness, and in forgiveness.

Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a,51-60 4th Sunday of Easter – ILCW Year A April 17, 2005 Peace to all of you who are in Christ (I Peter 5:14b). Amen. Judge Lynwood Smith asked Eric Rudolph, “Did you plant the bomb that exploded at the New Woman All Women clinic here in Birmingham on January 29, 1998?" In a ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Thou Shalt Not Belly Ache Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 11, 2016

Message 12 drawn from Israel's murmuring in the desert for forty years shows how complaining is an insult to God's gifts to us,andd is destructive in the home and in the church.

Moses 12 THOU SHALT NOT BELLY-ACHE Exodus 15:22-19:1 16:7 “He (God) has heard your murmurings against the Lord. For who are we (Moses and Aaron) that you can murmur against us. Psalm 106:25 “They grumbled in their tents and did not obey the Lord.” Numbers ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Four Essentials To Great And Godly Marriages

Contributed by Steve Miller on Feb 12, 2006

St. Valentine was martyred for the institution of great and godly marriages. Gen. 2 describes that these marriages are made up of at least four essentials: Monogamy, Fidelity, Longevity, and Intimacy.

Great and Godly Marriages Gen. 2.21-25 Steve Miller 2/12/06---Valentine’s Sunday Opening: A wife woke up one morning and said, “Honey, I just had a dream that you bought me a new gold necklace. What do you think it means?” “I don’t know, but Valentine’s Day is coming soon. Tuesday, you’ll ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-25

Denomination: *other

Christian Buds[eal] Training Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 19, 2014

A study of the book of Revelation chapter 6 verse 9 through 11

Revelation 6: 9 – 11 Christian Buds[eal] Training 9 When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony which they held. 10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:8-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Story Of Stephen Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

When Stephen was being condemned on earth, he knew he was being commended by the true courtroom of heaven. When no one on earth spoke up for Stephen, you can be sure Someone in Heaven did.

We resume our yearlong study of the book of Acts today. Acts is a bridge book. It is a bridge between the Gospels, which describe the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, and the letters, which unfold the life and nature of the church. And in the early part of Acts, we are introduced to five brief ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of The Two Witnesses (Revelation 11:1-14)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 30, 2024

During the first half of the Great Tribulation, God sends two ambassadors from heaven to preach the Gospel to the people in Jerusalem. Their ministry is to call the people to repentance before it is too late.

Throughout history, even in its darkest moments, God raises up prophets and preachers to bring His Word and the promise of salvation to anyone who repents and turns to Him for salvation. Although God pours out His wrath upon the world during the seven years of the Great Tribulation, He also ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-22, 1 Kings 18:21, Mark 9:1-13, 2 Peter 1:16-18, Revelation 11:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 7 (Expanded Version)

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 24, 2021

This chapter contains Stephen's reply to the high priest and others who charged and questioned him (see chapter 6). Even though Stephen was martyred for his faith, his testimony still lives on.

Introduction: Acts 7 begins with a question from the High Priest to Stephen, one of the original seven men sometimes called deacons. The rest of the chapter contains Stephen’s review of Israel’s history and his reply to the charge/s against him (see Acts 6) and the response of those who heard him. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Story- Chapter 7 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 28, 2014

Israel is at the crossroads again, they are in the same spot they stood just forty years earlier. Will they trust God this time? Are you ready to trust God? We pray you are!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Forty years prior to where we are today in the Story, the nation of Israel was on the cusp of going into the Promised Land. • SLIDE #2 • God was ready for them to enter, and God told them to send scouts into the land, they came back and 10 of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matthew 13:44 – 240 Pieces Of Eight … Priceless! - Part 16 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 9, 2011

It has taken me a year but the treasure hunt has actually paid off! Worth the wait! Two hundred and forty Pieces of Eight! I am officially rich!

Matthew 13:44 – 240 PIECES OF EIGHT … PRICELESS! – Part 16 It has taken me a year but the treasure hunt has actually paid off! Worth the wait! Two hundred and forty Pieces of Eight! I am officially rich! Finding the Spanish galleon called the Santa Margarita was heralded as one of the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moses In The Midian Desert!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 12, 2014

Moses was faithful in his job, though insignificant! Moses did not resign and flee, he stuck to the petty job! He is on the backside of the desert, serving as a shepherd for forty years!

Waiting in the back stage! Exodus 3:10”Come, I will send you to Pharaoh that you may bring my people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt. " Cyrus P Mistry, 45, is the sixth Chairman of Tata Sons and was appointed as the Chairman of the board in December 2012. He has been a director of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Greets You Or Easter In Revelation!

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 22, 2019

Jesus rose the victor on the third day, ascended to heaven forty days later, and is waiting to return. He has sent a message to us in the interim. Think of it as an Easter card!

Jesus Greets You or Easter In Revelation! (Revelation 1:4-8, 17-18) 1. In 1914, British World War I soldier Pvt. Thomas Hughes wrote a letter to his wife, sealed it in a ginger ale bottle, and tossed it into the English Channel. He died two days later fighting in France. Fast forward to 1999 when ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8, Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

1. The Lame Man Walks (When Faith Meets Divine Power) Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 24, 2025

A man sat begging for forty years. One afternoon changed everything. Peter spoke. Jesus healed. The lame man walked. Your breakthrough waits for the same faith.

1. The Lame Man Walks (When Faith Meets Divine Power) Introduction: A Life Defined by Limitation For forty years, a man sat at the Beautiful Gate of the temple in Jerusalem. Every morning, someone carried him to that same spot. Every evening, someone carried him away. His world measured only a few ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16, Acts 3:6, Acts 3:7-8, Acts 3:12, Acts 3:16, Hebrews 13:8, John 5:8, Luke 13:12, Matthew 12:13, Romans 10:13, 2 Corinthians 5:17, James 5:15, Ephesians 3:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suffering Church Sunday

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Nov 5, 2007

The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church. That blood is still being shed. In this sermon we name the top ten persecutors and finish with a look at Paul - the persecutor who became the persecuted.

INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS More than 200 million Christians in over 60 nations face persecution each day. We have heard of believers having boiling water poured down their throats. Other gruesome forms of torture are meted out to Christ’s sheep on a daily basis. The top ten persecutors - (1) North ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17