Sermons on Martyrdom:

No Middle Way

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 2, 2019

The choice is eternal life or eternal death, there is no middle way: that is the testimony of the martyrs.

Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2019 Ss. Felicity and Perpetua Today, in the glow of our Ash Wednesday devotion, we are presented with the awesome song known as Psalm Number 1: Happy is the human who takes his delight in God’s law, who shuns even the company of the wicked and the cynic. Such a person ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Luke 9:22-25, Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Catholic

What's Love Got To Do With It? Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

In a church where divisions, lawsuits, immorality, incest, abuse, corrupt worship and misuse of spiritual gifts were manifested, this is a good place for a lesson on love.

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? I CORINTHIANS 12:31-13:13 INTRODUCTION: Look out Tina Turner here I come! For some of you that don’t know the title is that of a Tina Turner song. How did this chapter get thrown into the mix with spiritual gifts? It is key. It’s not here by accident! In a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pick Me, Choose Me, Love Me

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 14, 2016

Choosing God over the world.

PICK ME, CHOOSE ME, LOVE ME Mark 8:34-38 I. THE FIRST PART OF THE COST IS TO DENY A. Grey’s Anatomy (Season 2 Episode 5 Bring the Pain) 1. Last Week commandments related to man. 2. This week commandments related to God. B. What is the cost of discipleship? C. Total abandonment of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Choral Symphony No. 2

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013

At last, the tears are wiped away from our eyes.

CHORAL SYMPHONY No. 2. Revelation 7:9-17. As in Revelation 5:11-14, the Lamb is the focus of the praises of the redeemed here in Revelation 7:9-10. We are presented with an innumerable number of worshippers, drawn from “every nation, tribes, peoples, and tongues” (Revelation 7:9). This ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Outline For Acts 2

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 29, 2021

This outline of Acts 2 comments on four aspects of the Day of Pentecost. The Lord Jesus Christ had promised the disciples in Acts 1 that they would receive power to be His witnesses, and on Pentecost, it happened!

Outline for Acts 2, The Church-Its Foundation and Mission Introduction: The Church began on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2) after Peter delivered his message about Jesus and the Resurrection. After he finished, 3000 people repented and were baptized—and the story continues to this day. (Note: this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Acceptance Of Suffering

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE ACCEPTANCE OF SUFFERING -- COMPLETE DEDICATION TO THE WILL OF GOD Introd.

THE ACCEPTANCE OF SUFFERING -- COMPLETE DEDICATION TO THE WILL OF GOD Introd.: Don't shrink back from total commitment to the will of God even though you see that it will bring some suffering. Peter has already encouraged us regarding the Triumph of Suffering and the Assurance of Triumph. Now he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Heavenly Symphony.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2023

Washed white with the Blood of the Lamb.

A HEAVENLY SYMPHONY. Revelation 7:9-17. As in Revelation 5:11-14, the Lamb is the focus of the praises of the redeemed here in Revelation 7:9-10. We are presented with an innumerable number of worshippers, drawn from “every nation, tribes, peoples, and tongues” (Revelation 7:9). This numberless ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Violence – Part 2

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Sep 13, 2008

God longs to raise up a people who will cry out in spiritually violent pursuit. He longs for a cry to be lifted up throughout the whole earth, longing for the depths of His presence.

Spiritual Violence – Part 2 - Matthew 11:11-12 (Amp) I. The Context of Spiritual Violence NOTE: Spiritual violence must be preceded by a revelation of the Father’s heart. A. Jesus experienced a revelation of the Father’s heart 1. Matt 3:16 “…this is My beloved Son…” 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:11-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Resurrection Proof

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Mar 2, 2007

In our text everyone thought that Jesus was talking about Herod’s Temple but He was talking about Himself

Resurrection Proof by Gerald Van Horn Text. John 2:19 “Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” In our text everyone thought that Jesus was talking about the Herod’s temple. But the Scripture goes on to say that he was talking about ...read more

Scripture: John 2:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faithful Unto Death Series

Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011

Part 2 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. Today's message takes a deeper look at the testimony of the church at Smyrna.

INTRODUCTION: The majority of Americans know very little about SUFFERING for the FAITH. The letter to the church at Smyrna is a reminder that God does not simply offer His ADVICE. God offers His COMPANIONSHIP. about Smyrna... Only one of the seven cities still in existence (modern Izmir, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Risen Beast Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 7, 2013

In chapter 13 of Revelation we discover the rising of a beast from the sea and the meaning of this passage.

The Risen Beast Revelation 13:1-10 The world is evolving into a system that will become suitable for a world leader once again. As we saw in Chapter 12 of the book of Revelation Satan is he that is fashioning it. In this chapter we see the development of this world leader in the first ten ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom Of God And The Witness Of Martyrs

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 1, 2018

The wisdom of every age considers the Catholic faith a folly. The only promise Christ made about this life is that we would be blessed through the agency of persecution.

Thursday of the 22nd Week in Course 2018 St. Donatian of Africa The wisdom of any secular age considers the Christian faith to be folly. The reason for this is that the wisdom of a given secular age is focused on how to attain pleasure, status or power. It is essentially centered on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Catholic

When God Chooses The Unthinkable - Me

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 25, 2021

Have you ever wondered, "Why Me?'" Well, you're not alone! In this message, Dr. Vorce shares other Bible characters that seemed unqualified. God chose them anyway.

• Today is the last Sunday of 2021, and 2022 is upon us. It is a season for new beginnings. • Today I want to encourage you to embrace the call of God upon your life in 2022. The days of excuses and kicking the can down the road is over. • A journey of 1000 miles begins with “one step.” (You may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Church Of God

I Am, Fear Not Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 18, 2023

All resources are finite, and so when food and other sustenance was given to the Christian community’s widows, the goods ran out.

Saturday of the 2nd Week in Easter 2023 There are some things that human beings do without thinking very long or hard before doing them. You can imagine the power and gas going off in a severe winter storm and then burning clothes and furniture in the fireplace to keep warm. Or one might find a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Revelation Seventeen Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 26, 2023

The harlot of Babylon is introduced

There has been a lot of debate about who the harlot of Babylon is. Some sources say it's Rome. Others say it's the United States. Others say it's the Catholic church. Others say it's a system under the Antichrist's control. As we explore this chapter, we'll be given clues as ...read more