Sermons on Godly Persecution:

Judgment Seat Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 14, 2018

Message 31 in our exposition of Revelation focusing on the judgment seat of Christ.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Judgment Seat of Christ” During the 7 year tribulation on earth there are a couple events taking place in heaven. One is the Wedding of the Lamb with the church which we discussed last week. The purpose of human marriage parallels the marriage of Christ and the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:22-24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Who Should Consider Leading? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Presumption says God’s timing or His knowledge is insufficient and I’ve got to do something to fix the problem. But there is another form of pride… DESPAIR. Despair says waiting on God is a fool’s wait. God will not fulfill His promises.

“Jazzland”, a New Orleans-themed park, was built on acres of swamp-land outside of the city in 2000, was purchased by Six Flags and changed names in 2002. During Hurricane Katrina, Six Flags was completely flooded and an estimated 70-80% of the park was destroyed, leaving it much too expensive to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Slow To Anger Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 28, 2023

In 2 Peter 3:1-13, we learn that though God is slow to anger, a day of judgment is coming.

Introduction I am currently preaching a series of sermons that I am calling, “Glory: The Character of God.” In this five-week-long series, I am exploring God’s self-revelation of himself to Moses in Exodus 34:6-7. God revealed several of his attributes to Moses in Exodus 34:6–7, which reads as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7, 2 Peter 3:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Biblical Optimism

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

This sermon contrasts biblical optimism with worldly optimism. Foundations for Christian optimism are explored.

Biblical Optimism Rom. 5:8-11 7-26-09 My purpose this morning is to stir up holy optimism. There is a strange contradictions going on in the world. Unbelievers who have the most horrible future in store are filled with a vain optimism; and Christians who have every reason to be the most optimistic ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by David Carter on Mar 24, 2003

Why do bad things happen to good people

WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE II Corinthians 12: 7-10 Three things you can do when Tragedies, Deaths and Disappointments come your way: 1. You can become bitter and blame God. -- In Numbers... The people murmured, and complained! 2. You can become pitiful and pity yourself. -- Remember ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Despised Not Series

Contributed by Joshua Moran on Jan 25, 2005

Breaking down 1 Timothy 4:12, we realize there is a major miscommunication amongst youth today.

TEENAGERS AND THEIR GOD: DESPISED NOT 1 Timothy 4:12 Part 1 of 3 Joshua Moran Introduction I. DESPISED NOT A. Youthfulness B. Examples II. YOUR CONDUCT A. Word B. Love C. Spirit D. Faith E. Purity A teenager that says there is no God is a fool! A teenager that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kinds Of Conscience

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

The word “conscience” is found 31X in the KJB. Contrary to popular belief, conscience is not always the voice of God in man because it can either be a good or bad guide. Conscience can serve as a warning system to man. Like physical pain, which warns of d

Intro: The word “conscience” is found 31X in the KJB. Contrary to popular belief, conscience is not always the voice of God in man because it can either be a good or bad guide. Conscience can serve as a warning system to man. Like physical pain, which warns of damage to the body, the conscience can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12

Denomination: *other

“god Wants Us To Have A New Way Of Life”

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Dec 10, 2012

SINCE CHRIST DIED FOR US,GOD WANTS US TO HAVE A NEW WAY OF LIFE

“GOD WANTS US TO HAVE A NEW WAY OF LIFE” I Peter 1: 13-21 Introduction: This morning I was assigned to discuss the topic about redeemed by the grace of God. What do we mean by the word grace? Grace means both undeserved favor and divine enablement. The main purpose of this epistle was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Saying Yes To God Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2008

For such a time as this Esther is in position to save her people. Like Moses, Esther is trained and ready to lead her people.

Esther: Saying Yes to God Chapter 4 It has been said that behind every great man is a great woman, some have said behind every great man is a surprised mother in law. King Xerxes threw a party prior to his invasion of Greece. The Queen Vashti did not attend as ordered. It cost her the throne and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secret Of The Apostle Paul

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Dec 6, 2011

The secret of the spiritual life of Paul

IN PHILIPPIANS 4:12 PAUL TELLS US THAT HE HAS LEARNED A SECRET. TROUGH MUCH SUFFERING AND TRIBULATIONS PAUL LEARNED THIS GREAT LESSON. WHAT MADE PAUL SUCH A SOLID CHRISTIAN? THIS SECRET IS LEARNED EXPERIENCIALLY THROUGH THE FIRE OF TRIBULATIONS (PERSECUTIONS). IT IS IN THE TEST OF PROBLEMS THAT ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does God Heal? Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

Does God still Heal today?

James 5:13–20 Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises. 14 Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 Such a prayer offered in faith will ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Philip - The Evangelist

Contributed by Derek Adamsbaum on Oct 18, 2000

1 And Saul was there, giving approval to his death.

1 And Saul was there, giving approval to his death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. 2 Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him. 3 But Saul began to destroy the church. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Living Loyally Series

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Jul 19, 2003

Has your loyalty ever been tested. You will never know the strength of your loyalty, until it has been tested. Just Remember, God is Faithful.

LIVING LOYALLY DANIEL 3 TODAY IS LOYALTY DAY. LOYALTY IS MORE THAN JUST BEING ACQUAINTED OR SIMPLY DOING BUSINESS WITH EACH OTHER. IN ORDER FOR STRONG RELATIONSHIPS TO BE BUILT THAT LEAD TO A CONSTANT STREAM OF TRUST, ONE HAS TO MAKE A CONSCIOUS ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 19, 2005

Do you know why you are here in this time?

For Such A Time As This Have you ever wished that you had been born in a different time? Trekkies wish they would had been born three hundred years from now anticipating that much of what is now science fiction will become reality by then. Many young girls wish they had been born in the days of ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Like A Pack Of Snarling Dogs

Contributed by Todd Riley on Nov 1, 2005

An exposition of Psalm 59

Islington Baptist Church September 18, 2005 Text: Psalms 59 Scripture: 1 Samuel 19, 1 Peter 3 Like a pack of snarling dogs This week, by means of the Internet, I spent some time in Australia researching wild dogs. In Australia, wild dogs are a major problem. Every year they slaughter and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 59:1-17

Denomination: Baptist