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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Worthy To Be Persecuted Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 30, 2013
     | 6,087 views

    Peter and John rejoiced because they were persecuted for the Name of Jesus ... do we act the same today?

    Worthy to be Persecuted Acts 5:17-42 Introduction - Set the stage: -- Church was beginning to see full assault persecution -- Peter and John were willing to be bold; to continue proclaiming Jesus -- (Last week) Ananias and Sapphira give us great insight into integrity -- We see that even in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Persecution And Priorities Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 23, 2012
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     | 5,037 views

    IN OUR TIME THIS MORNING, LETS TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT IS HAPPENING TO THE LEADERS OF THE CHURCH, WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THE, ….. “FAITH IN GOD DOES NOT MAKE TROUBLES DISAPPEAR, BUT DOES MAKE THEM LESS FRIGHTENING!”

    PERSECUTION AND PRIORITIES ACTS 5:17-42”WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GET GOING.” NOWHERE IN SCRIPTURE IS THIS SO EVIDENT THAN RIGHT HERE. FACE WITH A TOUGH SITUATION, A TOUGH COUNSEL, AND A TOUGH TREATMENT, THE APOSTLE OF CHRIST RESPOND WITH A RESOUND UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Persecution Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 1, 2012
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     | 6,568 views

    How did Jesus handle persecution?

    Jesus said in John 10:10, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Jesus promised an abundant life to his Disciples! But then in John 16:33 Jesus told His Disciples, "In this world you will have trouble!” What did Jesus mean with these statements? How did ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Expect Persecution Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010
     | 4,828 views

    We can expect persecution because Jesus was persecuted, because the world hated Him first and will hate us who love Him.

    Expect Persecution Faith Expectations Part 6 06/08/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. I know it is probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed Persecution

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
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     | 2,489 views

    Living our lives worthy of the gospel ought to make sinners uncomfortable.

    “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Concern For The Persecuted

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
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     | 2,245 views

    Concern for the persecuted, confirmation of faith and love, committal to the Father and the Son

    A. Intro & Conclusion Shawshank Redemption- the beers • Are we desiring to live an increasingly Christ-like life? • Are we devoting our whole lives to the love of others, and the building-up of younger Christians? • Are we being picked on for being like Jesus, and how are we coping with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rewards Of Persecution

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 19, 2008
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    A challenge to live our lives in fuller awareness of those who are suffering and facing death because of their faith in Jesus Christ. (National Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church)

    A UKRANIAN BISHOP IS DEPORTED FROM BELARUS FOR “RELIGIOUS ACTIVITES.” TALIBAN GUNMEN SHOOT AND KILL A CHRISTIAN AID WORKER IN KABUL, AFGHANISTAN. ISLAMIC EXTREMEST RANDOMLY KILL 7 CHRISTIANS IN MOSUL, IRAQ. A MAN IN MEXICO KILLS 3 MEMBERS OF A CHRISTIAN FAMILY WHO JUST HAPPENED TO BE HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 2, 2008
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     | 4,409 views

    Blessed are those who are persecuted because of Jesus. Part 8 in the series.

    Blessed are the Persecuted November 23, 2008 Matthew 5:1-12 As we look back on the past weeks that we have been talking about the Beatitudes, Why does Jesus say the poor in spirit will be blessed? How can you be considered fortunate in the midst of mourning or being meek, especially in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Persecution

    Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Jan 27, 2014
     | 5,106 views

    It’s important to understand, we too have an inner working of the Holy Spirit that provides us power to persevere against fears of persecution.

    INTRODUCTION The word “persecution” means the act of persecuting or oppression of inhumane treatment. The subject church persecution essentially deals with the very nature of legalize corporation of the early church. However there’s a greater gift to the world at Pentecost; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prosperity Or Persecution

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 30, 2020
     | 1,575 views

    You cannot find where we are promised prosperity, but you will find many places where we are promised tribulation and persecution.

    Acts 14:19 And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead. 20 Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Feb 28, 2021
     | 2,289 views

    We will; be persecuted for our belief

    "BLESS THIS HOME" wk- 4 Persecuted Pastor Timothy Porter Text: Matthew 5:10-12 INTRODUCTION: Today, we're wrapping up our series called, "Bless This Home." I'm so glad to have all of you with us. If maybe you missed other weeks, let me tell you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fear Of Persecution` Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 18, 2019
     | 3,257 views

    We can overcome the fear of persecution by trusting God, trusting on our training, and equipping ourselves with his Word.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to examine another fear that can stop us in our tracks. • I am almost ashamed and almost decided not to cover this topic because of the fact as of now, in the United States, we have no clue what this looks like. • However, around the world, Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Responding To Persecution Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 18, 2019
     | 7,601 views

    We must keep speaking even when told not to.

    Responding to Persecution Acts 4:1-22 Rev. Brian Bill November 16-17, 2019 Imagine a church that lives on mission by gathering with God’s people, by growing in their faith, by giving what God has given to them and by going with the gospel, all for the glory of God. This church is known as a place ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Persecuted Church

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 18, 2020
     | 3,078 views

    THE BEATITUDES: These teachings are not just suggestions, but the COMMANDS of Christ our Lord about what every disciple ought to be. One of the things that the Church will be in the last days is......PERSECUTED.

    THE PERSECUTED CHURCH “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Persecution And Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 22, 2016
     | 4,039 views

    Believers in many parts of the world are suffering persecution ranging from mild oppression to beheadings while we in the west seem to waltz through life without giving this persecution a second thought. What should we make of this disparity?

    Matthew 24:4-14 – please look this up in your Bibles. We will read this passage in a moment … The first and second Sundays of November have been designated as the International Days of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. But since we were away the first Sunday of November at a District ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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