Sermons on Godly Persecution:

"Fiery Trials Are Fruitful” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

It really takes a godly man, a godly woman to say no when the pressure is on.

OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Daniel 3 & Romans 12 1. CONFIDENCE. We left off last week with 3 men who stood their ground before the leader of the known world! a. It wasn’t new. Their confidence began early in their youth, continued through the teenage years, and now tested again! b. Before the king, they ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage - God's Way Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on May 5, 2006

Marriage is about commitment. About being filled with Godly wisdom and Godly submission.

Play Video I. INTRODUCTION So what do you think? Fair deal? That word commitment – it’ll get you everytime! So what do you want out of marriage? Is it what you expected when you made those famous vows? Lastly, what are you willing to do to make it all God wants it to be? ILL: Christian Globe ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Christian Repentance Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

Godly repentance comes as a result of godly grief, it leads to salvation & it brings no regrets.

By Danny Saunders I’d like to introduce you to Jay Rayner. Jay Rayner has set up an apology Website. That’s right an apology Website. How it works is people can log on to www.the-apologist.co.uk & register an apology, they can say sorry to anyone for anything & so unburden themselves of all the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

Denomination: Anglican

A Fresh Start For A New Year Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 4, 2009

In Galatians 4:12-20, God shows: 1) The Godly Example. 2) The Godly Focus. 3) The Deadly Distraction. & 4) The Godly Objective

Dr. Yoel Abells in his article this week, Avoiding the failure trap of New Year’s resolutions wrote this: (A New Year) is an opportunity to reflect on days past and to consider the future. Typically at this time, each of us makes resolutions --commitments to change something (or multiple things) ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Other

Looking For Your Destiny

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 6, 2024

Beware of those who prophesy a rosy destiny as God called very few, if any, to that kind of destiny. Roses have thorns so buckle up.

Micah 6:8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? James 1:27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, James 1:27, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Luke 6:22-25, 2 Timothy 3:12, Philippians 1:29-30, John 16:33, Matthew 10:24-25, Revelation 3:17-18, Hebrews 11:35-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Grace In The Middle Of Grief Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 30, 2009

Both of our texts describe persecuted believers.Is persecution something that we should avoid or embrace? In a minute I will attempt to answer that question, but before I do let’s see what we can learn about persecution.

Revelation 7:1-17; 14:1-5 Purpose: To highlight God’s grace toward His faithful followers. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in the advantages of persecution. INTRODUCTION: Last time, we finished looking at the first six seals (or chapters) from the sacred book that only the Lamb of God could ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Truly Inspired

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 15, 2024

There may be full pews under the spires, but all is vain unless the Spirit inspires.

The core problem is that we live in a culture that is looking for the innovative versus the inspired. We want excitement more than exegesis. Give us 10 easy steps to holiness or the 1minute disciple program and we are into it. Gather up a bunch of ideas that have been preached for years by many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

In The Crosshairs Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 26, 2011

Christians and leaders alike will be criticized and persecuted. Take a look at how Moses dealt with being in the crosshairs.

Introduction: A. The story is told of an elderly lady who came to church one Sunday. 1. An usher said to her “Where would you like to sit?” 2. She said “I would like to sit in the very front row.” 3. He said, “No, ma’am. You don’t want to do that. Our ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Parenting

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Apr 12, 2016

Looking at Paul's role as a spiritual parent of the Thessalonians

The senior pastor of a church was doing the children’s sermon one day at the service. He had decided to talk to the kids about how to write a good sermon, in hopes of inspiring some to grow up and go into the ministry. So he asked the children, "What makes a good sermon?" Of course all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

It's Not All Bad!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 21, 2016

Sometimes when we look at certain Bible passages we get the feeling that only suffering and persecution awaits the true believer in Jesus. Nothing could be further from the truth! Even in the midst of trials we can have joy and peace and hope! PTL!!

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 (Please look up this Scripture as we will read it in a few minutes) As I was thinking of last weeks sermon we had spoken about the death of James, the brother of John and the miraculous deliverance of Peter from prison and of the fact that there is a great wave of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Perfect Father

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Mar 23, 2009

A Father’s Day message based on John 3:16

John 3:16 "The Perfect Father" Good morning, and Happy Father’s Day! Today’s message is entitled "The Perfect Father." I’m not the perfect father. But what’s reassuring is that neither are any of you. I don’t say that to slam any of you, it’s just a fact. None of us are perfect fathers. We ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Memories Mothers, Grandmothers And Home Mothers Day

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 8, 2015

"Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you." It is the only one of the 10 commandments with a promise. A Godly Mother translates the Bible into her everyday life. Updated May 2023.

We have come together today ......First and Foremost ... to honor... the Lord ... Jesus Christ. Yet ... This day... May 14th.... is also a time, ...to honor ...our mothers, ...grandmothers ...and the mothers ... of our children. Worship ...... and Motherhood ...... are lifetime tasks, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, John 19:25-26, Ephesians 6:2-3, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 26:56, John 11:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Dangers Of Boasting In Sinful Lifestyles Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 22, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore few examples that illustrate the dangers of boasting in sinful lifestyles and the importance of walking in obedience to God.

As believers, we are called to walk in the light of God's Word, living a life that honors and glorifies Him. However, in today's world, it's not uncommon to see people boasting about their sinful lifestyles, reveling in ungodliness and disobedience to God's commands. This behavior ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Luke 12:13-21

The Continued Power And Growth Of Christ's Church

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 27, 2014

A sermon examining how the Church continued to thrive in the midst of persecution.

THE CONTINUED POWER AND GROWTH OF CHRIST'S CHURCH Acts 5:12-16 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, October 29th, 2025) Several years ago there was a new church in our area that experienced rapid growth and many people were amazed at all of the things that God was doing in and through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Koran Burning And All That!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 24, 2012

To trust God to mete out justice when facing persecutions!!!

THE BURNING ISSUE Want to become an international celeb in a jiffy? Go no further than aping the dubious, provocative style of “Pastor” Terry Jones of Dove World Outreach Center Gainesville who was hell-bent on burning Koran on Sept 11 (for obvious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: *other