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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Benefits Of Persecution Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 16, 2023
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    In this exposition of Jesus's 8th Beatitude ("Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake"), we explore biblical revelation as to why persecution is a blessing, more specifically, what are the benefits of persecution for God's people.

    Intro We are considering the 8th Beatitude in Matthew 5:10: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Persecution is a major theme in Scripture. We see it in the first family; it runs all through the Old and New Testaments; and in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Relationship Of Believers To Religionsists Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 28, 2024
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    We live in a world of religion and religionists. The world even looks at believers as religionists, but we aren’t.

    So far in chapter 15 of the gospel of John we have talked about: • The relationship of Jesus to the people of the world. • The relationship of Jesus to believers. • The relationship of believers to believers. • The relationship of believers to the world. Tonight, we move into chapter 16 and look ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Coming Of The Comforter

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 3, 2024
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    Jesus is preparing his disciples for his departure.

    The Coming of the Comforter John 16:1-16 1 These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. 2They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service. 3And these things will they do unto you, because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Comforter, And Persecution.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 6, 2024
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     | 719 views

    The Holy Spirit testifies of Jesus with us, and through us. And to God alone be the glory. Amen.

    THE COMFORTER, AND PERSECUTION. John 15:26-27, John 16:1-4. 1. The Coming of the Comforter. John 15:26-27. As we enter this part of our text, it is well to note, first, the certainty of the event: “When the Comforter IS COME” (John 15:26a). But when did the disciples receive the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seasons Of Grieving: When Grief Turns To Joy Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 31, 2024
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    Grief and joy are emotions that surround transitions. Anytime a change is happening, we experience grief.

    Grief and joy, two intense extremes. What is grief? “Author Edgar Jackson poignantly describes grief: Grief is teaching yourself to go to bed without saying good night to the one who had died. Grief is the helpless wishing that things were different when you know they are not and never will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Joy In Sorrow Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 16, 2023
     | 2,281 views

    In your sorrow, find joy in God, the Holy Spirit; find joy in the Resurrection of Christ, God’s Son; and find joy in prayer to your Heavenly Father.

    There’s an old and ancient Chinese proverb which says, if you wish to be happy for one hour, get intoxicated. If you wish to be happy for three days, get married. If you wish to be happy for eight days, kill your pig and eat it. If you wish to be happy forever, learn to fish. (Chinese proverb, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Joshua, The Fulfillment Of God's Promises. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 7, 2025
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     | 784 views

    The people of Israel were slack in taking up their inheritance in The Promised Land, are we slackers also, not taking up the freedom we can have, the abundant life we can have in Christ Jesus?

    Back into the deep dive into scripture; Joshua. Joshua 14:1-6 and Joshua18:1-8. We had previously, last year, looked at Joshua and the defeat of Jericho, we had journeyed that far in the Old Testament, my first few sermons of 2025 were about living victoriously in Christ. But back to Joshua the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 30, 2024
     | 1,038 views

    Jesus wanted His disciples to be prepared for what was to come, and God's Word still speaks to us in the same way, preparing us for the hatred of the world as we stand strong for Christ.

    Be Prepared Text: John 16:1-4 When I was a kid my parents let me watch Saturday morning cartoons. I watched Tom and Jerry, Scooby Doo, the Flintstones… but my favorite was G.I. Joe… G.I Joe was full of action, and excitement, and danger. And at the end of each episode, there was always a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Expedience Of Jesus' Departure.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 26, 2023
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     | 1,146 views

    Jesus had to remind them not to be borne down by overmuch sorrow

    THE EXPEDIENCE OF JESUS’ DEPARTURE. John 16:1-7. In the previous chapter, Jesus did not hold back from His eleven remaining disciples the reality that they must face. They would face persecutions. Jesus has forewarned them, and us, so that we might be forearmed against such things, and need not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sunday After Ascension (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 1, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 330 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 68:32-35, 2 Kings 2:9-15, 1 Peter 4:7-11, John 15:26-27, John 16:1-4. A). O SING PRAISES UNTO THE LORD. Psalm 68:32-35. PSALM 68:32. The closing exhortation of this Psalm calls upon all the kingdoms of the earth to sing praises unto God. PSALM 68:33. He is again referred to under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Idop 2025: Faithful To The End

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 28, 2025
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    Today is the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians. This year's theme (2025) is "Faithful to the End." How can we remain faithful followers of Jesus amidst all difficulties and temptations, even when we face persecution?

    Introduction: I was in Surabaya last month when, at 3 a.m., I received the news that Charlie Kirk had been shot. It turned out he died. This news was truly shocking and left many wondering, "Why would anyone kill him?" Many reports claimed he deserved to be killed because he spread ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Some Necessary News

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 28, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,755 views

    Jesus prepared His disciples for the realities of following Him.

    John 16:1-7 Some Necessary News INTRODUCTION The following account was recorded in a book of modern martyrs titled Jesus Freaks: "It was the 1960s in Romania. The Communist torturers came towards Pastor Florescu again, this time with red-hot iron pokers. "Who else believes as you do? Give us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In A Little While-Prayer

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 11,968 views

    This sermon is about the necessity of prayer in our lives.

    “In a Little While” By Rev. A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church Scripture: John 16:1-24 I yet believe that like the Psalmist that I too shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” That is what faith is. Faith is simply believing that one day we will see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Nate Barbour avatar

    Turning Tests Into Testimonies

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,705 views

    Learn how to overcome in any situation and turn your test into a testimony of victory!

    Turning Tests into Testimonies How to Overcome in Any Situation 9/03/03 I. Introduction One year there was a terrible flood that deluged a small midwestern town located in a valley between two rivers. Both rivers had overflowed their banks and the rains continued to fall day and night. There was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sensing God During The Storm Part 2 Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 214 ratings
     | 46,364 views

    This is the second part series to Sensing God During the Storm with emphasis on John 16.

    SENSING GOD DURING THE STORM, II John 16 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Archibald Rutledge tells the story of looking out his window and watching a bird build a nest. He spent the better part of a day watching the scene. During the night, a bad storm came. Rutledge went to the window the next morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan