Sermons on Macro Benefits Of Persecution:

The Conduct Of A Believing Household Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Aug 29, 2011

Peter gives both believing wives and husbands some to-the-point instructions in order that Jesus might be glorified, even if they are persecuted wrongly for trusting in our Savior. Let us take these instructions to heart!

Basic Outline: I. Peter's Discussion about Believing Wives' Conduct (1-4) II. Peter's Appeal to Daughters of Sarah (5-6) III. Peter's Direct (and Sobering) Warning to Believing Husbands (7) Application Text: 1 Peter 3:1-7 1 Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Picking Up Broken Pieces

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 2, 2008

In a desolate place spiritually and in the midst of a time of oppressive persecution, Jesus fed the 5000 and taught his disciples that God will sustain us, will feed us and multiply our resources as we feed others the bread of life.

Matthew 14__13-21 PICKING UP BROKEN PIECES TRINITY 11 Proper 13A Nehemiah 9:16-20 Then Ezra the priest said to the people, “But they and our fathers acted presumptuously and stiffened their neck and did not obey your commandments. They refused to obey and were not mindful of the wonders that you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Secret To Encouragement

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 26, 2007

Everyone needs encouragement from time to time; even the people found in Hebrews 11 did. The epistle to the Hebrews was written to persons struggling in their faith. They needed encouragement to face bitter trials and persecution. These believers neede

The Secret to Encouragement Hebrews 11:1-6 Intro Everyone needs encouragement from time to time; even the people found in Hebrews 11 did. The epistle to the Hebrews was written to persons struggling in their faith. They needed encouragement to face bitter trials and persecution. These ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Philip In Samaria Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 28, 2017

The refugees who were driven from Jerusalem by the persecution of Saul found numerous opportunities to preach Christ in areas where He was not known. Jerusalem may have rejected the truth, but that was not the only place to serve Christ....

February 11, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Lesson III.A.1: Philip in Samaria (8:4-25) Introduction The refugees who were driven from Jerusalem by the persecution of Saul found numerous opportunities to preach Christ in areas where He was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-25

Denomination: Baptist

Appointed To Affliction Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

As far as possible the Christian is to live peaceably with all men. The ideal is progress without persecution, but the world will not tolerate the Christian conviction, and so there will be tribulation, and we must be prepared to face it if we stand for the truth as we ought.

One of our neighbors had a common but nerve wracking experience. Her little girl did not come home from school at noon. She got worried and went out to look for her, but she was no where around. The mother was just sick with worry as the worst possible thoughts went through her mind. She sought ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-4

From Suffering To Glory

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Jul 19, 2017

We will all suffer for we live in a decaying world. Many will persecute Christians simply because they hated Jesus. Regardless, we must look ahead for to be glorified because the time for suffering won't last.

Do we know and understand that God’s creation has/is patiently been waiting for God’s elect? They have been waiting for a long time, in fact for more than a couple millennium. They are waiting for us to join them. They are waiting for the curse to be over. Who then is waiting for us? The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-30

Denomination: *other

Engraven On God’s Hands

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 18, 2023

The Christian should be strengthened in temptation, encouraged in bad circumstances, and able to face persecution and loss of material things because God has said, "I have engraven you upon the palms of my hands!”

ENGRAVEN ON GOD’S HANDS Isa 49:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. A man from New York came to Texas and bought a ranch. After 3 months, his best friend came to Texas to see his ranch. “So what did you name your ranch?” he asked. 2. “Well, my wife and kids and I all wanted to call it different ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Follow Me

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 21, 2023

Can someone like Peter be forgiven? Can someone who persecuted the Church like Paul be forgiven? Can someone like me be forgiven? Can any of us be restored and made useable for the kingdom of God?

Lovest Thou Me? John 21:15-23 I have done things in my life that I am deeply ashamed of. Before my own conversion, I had broken every commandment God gave to Moses on Sinai. I lied, cheated, stole, lusted, committed adultery many times, and did not show respect to my parents. I at least ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

Upholding The Truth In The Last Days

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 18, 2025

The last days will be marked by deception, compromise, and persecution of those who uphold the truth. However, as believers, we are called to stand firm, discerning between truth and error, and boldly declaring God’s unchanging Word.

UPHOLDING THE TRUTH IN THE LAST DAYS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Power Encounter

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Sep 28, 2024

Saul lived a life in pursuit of persecuting followers of Christ until he had a power encounter with Christ. Then, Saul became Paul and brought the power of God in full persuasion to all who would hear.

POWER ENCOUNTER The Apostle Paul said, “And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5 that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 2:4-5i PERSUADED BY POWER Paul was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, Acts 18:4, Acts 19:8, Acts 9:1-9, John 1:4, Matthew 5:13-16, Numbers 20:1-13, Exodus 17:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Facing Death Courageously Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 15, 2020

Paul's mindset toward death and his attitude toward life were both extremely positive. Each are examined along with the interaction of the two. Most believers do not view life or death as Paul did.

You have an appointment. Your life is moving step by step, day by day toward that appointment. Every New Year’s holiday is a reminder that the appointment is coming up. Every birthday is a reminder of the appointment. So is every funeral. “. . . it is appointed unto man once to die, but after this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, 2 Corinthians 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:56-57, John 10:10, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Philippians 3:8, Matthew 6:24, Luke 12:19-20, 2 Peter 1:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Elasticity Power

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 11, 2018

? How does one comprehend the ways of God when things nose-dive even after your commitment , determination and obedience to God? My answer would be: “God works out things with the perspective of eternal glory and long term benefits.”

Elasticity power Exodus 4:28”Moses told Aaron all the words of the LORD with which He had sent him, and all the signs that He had commanded him to do.” So what happens when you have a magnificent encounter with God or you receive a profound prophecy regarding your assignment, which you know in ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Personal Growth For Christian Living

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 18, 2020

Material created when I was an Adjunct Professor for a small seminary. There should be something in here a Pentecostal can find helpful. ;-)

Personal Growth for Christian Living Course Material Presented By Dr. Ronald E. Shultz Trinity Valley Baptist Seminary and College June 17, 18, 2013 Table of Contents Seclusion – Fellowship/Meditation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-37, 1 Samuel 3:3-10, Acts 13:46-47, Acts 6:2-4, Acts 4:31, Luke 11:27-30, Luke 4:4, Proverbs 30:5-6, Joshua 1:7-8, Psalm 22:22-26, Genesis 6:13-14, 2 Chronicles 20:21-22, 1 Chronicles 16:34-35, Judges 5:2-3, Acts 9:3-7, Matthew 14:22-23, Isaiah 40:31, 1 Kings 17:1-6, Psalm 63:5-7, 1 Chronicles 23:30, Psalm 32:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Nicodemus (Part 1) - How Can I Be Born Twice? Is That Not Impossible? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 6, 2022

Nicodemus came to Jesus to ask a question and had his own great need exposed. This account teaches us great fundamental truths about salvation, and what it means to be born again. Nicodemus and his honest inquiry has benefited all Christians.

NICODEMUS - HOW CAN I BE BORN TWICE? IS THAT NOT IMPOSSIBLE? THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL - NICODEMUS PART 1 MESSAGE – NICODEMUS PART 1 John 3 v 1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews, John 3 v 2 this man came to Him by night, and said to Him, “Rabbi, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:24-31, Matthew 12:14, 2 Timothy 3:12-13, Ephesians 5:26, 1 Peter 1:23, John 16:7-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's In A Greeting? Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2012

Almost every writer of the epistle in the NT begin their letter with two beautiful words - Grace and Peace. Grace is the delight or the favor or the benefit one receives from God and Peace is the harmony or the tranquility. You must receive the grace of G

As I look at the first verse, I am reminded of the discussion in one part of Shakespeare’s play, Romeo & Juliet. Juliet is lamenting the fact that Romeo has the long last name, because his family has been in feud with her family for generations. And she says: “What's in a name? That ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1

Denomination: *other