Sermons on Godly Persecution:

Where Was God? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 3, 2002

When persecution and trial attack God’s people, even some of the most faithful ask: "Where Was God?"

OPEN: Clarence Jordan, author of the "Cotton Patch" New Testament translation and founder of the interracial Koinonia farm in Americus, Georgia, was getting a red-carpet tour of another minister’s church. With pride the minister pointed to the rich, imported pews and luxurious decorations. As ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

7 Ways Of Demonstrating The Love Of God In Our Lives

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 20, 2012

1.PRECEPTS 2.PRAYER 3.PRAISE 4.PERSECUTION 5.PRESENTS 6.PHILANTHROPY 7.PROCLAMATION

7 WAYS OF DEMONSTRATING THE LOVE OF GOD IN OUR LIVES OUTLINE 1.PRECEPTS 2.PRAYER 3.PRAISE 4.PERSECUTION 5.PRESENTS 6.PHILANTHROPY 7.PROCLAMATION THE MESSAGE 7 WAYS OF DEMONSTRATING THE LOVE OF GOD IN OUR LIVES 1.PRECEPTS We demonstrate the love of God by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Do You Suffer?

Contributed by Dan Willis on Sep 30, 2011

This sermon is intended for teens to challenge them in regards to persecution and suffering and how that affects the call of the Great Commission on their life.

The body of Christ is massive. Stretching over the whole planet and adapting itself to every unique culture and tribe while remaining true to the Gospel of Christ. There are many nations where people are in an ongoing state of suffering and persecution. To some picking up the Cross may literally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Summary Report Of The Church Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2017

The persecution ended when Saul, its most ardent advocate was converted and became a witness for Christ. The “church” was at peace.

March 19, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: A Summary Report of the Church (9:31) Scripture 31 Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied. Introduction ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Denomination: Baptist

I Hear A Sound

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

Faith is born out of a personal experience with God and it is measured by your ability to withstand opposition, persecution, pressure and affliction.

The instant and moment a person accepts/acknowledges/believes in Christ as their Savior and Redeemer, they step into a reality that they never truly and really, actually knew existed before. In that instant and moment an individual comes into, for perhaps the first times in their life, a sense of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Get Too Comfortable

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 13, 2019

When the Church lost sight of the full extent of the Great Commission God allowed persecution to drive them out

Sermon Don’t get too comfortable Jose Rodriguez, a bank robber who lived in Mexico, but preferred to rob American banks. In the wild days of the west before Donald Trump built his wall, Jose would slip across the border into Texas, rob a few banks and flee back into Mexico. One day, a Texas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Anglican

Re-Crucifixion: The Response Of Love

Contributed by Robert Henrich on Mar 30, 2013

The Christian is called to respond to the world's increasing contempt, animosity and persecution not in kind, but in love, as Jesus taught and as Jesus did.

Remembering is a far richer reality for us than it is for the world. Coming together this Good Friday evening to remember Jesus’ act of supreme sacrifice, offered out of intense love for us, is more than just bringing it back to mind: here in the presence of our God, where we encounter the ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Journey

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 14, 2022

It is in the lifeboats of praise, blessings, persecution and trials and tribulations that we draw nearer to Jesus and He draws nearer to us!

The Journey Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Before a person can come to know the Lord, God must first seek that person. Remember when the Lord came to you and spoke the words “come follow me.” Most of us were not wise by human standards, not influential, or noble ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13-14, Psalm 19:1-4, 2 Peter 1:4, Colossians 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen’s Faith And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 28, 2025

Stephen’s life teaches believers how to maintain faith and forgiveness even in the face of hatred, persecution, and death.

STEPHEN’S FAITH AND FORGIVENESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 7:54-60 Key Verse: “And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.” (Acts 7:60) Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:44; Luke 23:34; Romans ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Your True Destiny

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 7, 2022

There is a great deal of talk about destiny, yet you may miss your true destiny by failing to be content and seeking for a great position when God wants to make you great in your current position.

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 to ...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, Hebrews 11:35-40, Hebrews 12:1, John 16:33, Matthew 10:24-25, Revelation 3:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Made Moms Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 14, 2013

A Godly Mother encourages: 1) Growth and Strength (Luke 2:39-40), 2) Instruction and Exploration (Luke 2:41–51) 3) Wisdom and Godliness (Luke 2:52)

There are times when Amanda Telford suddenly notices the quiet in her house, and feels the familiar flush of worry, and the same question shouts in her head like an alarm buzzing: Where’s Philippe? For 19 years, quiet in her Ottawa home meant trouble. Trouble like Philippe overflowing the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Other

Rejoice In Suffering Series

Contributed by Chris Zeller on Jul 12, 2008

Christians must rejoice when they suffer for christ

Rejoice in suffering 12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are My Brothers?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2009

Our brotherhood is in Christ, and cannot exclude other Christians.

January 27, 2009 Who are my brothers The passage I just proclaimed from the third chapter of Mark is one that has caused volumes of ink to be spilled. When I talk Church with my non-Catholic friends, they frequently bring up our alleged “worship” of the Blessed Virgin Mary and then these lines ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Catholic

The Idol Of Laissez Faire: Pergamum Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 2, 2009

The Pergamum church was accommodating those within its body that taught doctrines and lived lives which offended God; their open-minded, laissez-faire attitude was a cancer on the church.

AMERICAN IDOLS: LOOKING AT OURSELVES AND OUR LOYALTIES THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS THE IDOL OF LAISSEZ FAIRE: PERGAMUM REVELATION 2:12-17 Sermon Objective: The Pergamum church was accommodating those within its body that taught doctrines and lived lives which offended God. Their open-minded, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Overcomers And Their Great Reward Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 14, 2009

This is the second in a two part message on who the overcomers are and what they receive from God as reqards. Text for this message comes from the overcomer passages in Revelation 2 and 3.

OVERCOMERS AND THEIR GREAT REWARD (Sermon #2 in Overcomers series by Ed Skidmore) Text: Rev. 2-3, Rev. 21:7 introduction: After the Crimean War, a great celebration was held in London to honor the heroes wounded in battle. Queen Victoria was present to give out the medals. Some of the soldiers ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ