Sermons on Martyred Saints:

Study In Revelation 25 Preparing For The Bowl Judgments Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2009

Study of Revelation, using "The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Some of the check boxes and underlined blanks may be missing

STUDY IN REVELATION 25 Preparing for the Seven Bowl Judgments Revelation 15: 1-8 V. 1 John describes the scene in heaven as great and marvelous. There are seven mighty angels or messengers prepared to go forth for God. There are seven plagues that are said to be the last plagues. These seven ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Imagine?

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 15, 2005

A sermon for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

(Show video clip for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.) It wasn’t long after the church’s first Pentecost that the first follower of Christ was martyred for his faith. With furious opponents gathered around him, Stephen “looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God.” (Acts ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lutheran Identity Series: Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Aug 18, 2010

In this Sermon series we explore some of the treasures of our Reformation Heritage and Identity. This Sermon is based upon the struggles facing the First Century Jewish Christians and those leaders of the Reformation. The Value of God Grace comes to the

Sermon 082210 Hebrews 12:4-24 Well, today we are looking at our last “sola” or “alone” statement of the Reformation. This one is “sola gratia” or “grace alone.” Of all the words that we use in the church, the word Grace is among the “big ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Face Of An Angel

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Dec 9, 2013

Stephen's death a challenge to all who love the Lord.

The Face of an Angel Acts 6:12/15 Stephen, the first deacon and Christian martyr the first gospel preacher. He was also one of the first to work miracles under the new dispensation. His life gave the sacred writer cause to give a detailed account of his character, education, background and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:12-15

Denomination: *other

The Death Of A Deacon Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 10, 2013

The Sanhedrin’s reaction to the Gospel is pretty typical for those who reject it, but the boldness displayed by Stephen is something WE must learn from!

The Death of a Deacon Acts 7:1-60 Introduction - Open your bible to Acts 7 … put a finger or something at Genesis 12 also Recap: - Stephen (the first deacon) has been seized by the Sanhedrin - He is brought before them to answer the charges of blasphemy (no proof needed) - The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stephen The Perfect Example Of Martyrdom

Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015

Lord, do not hold this sin against them. - Acts 7:60 Stephen who was a Deacon full of the Holy Spirit was testifying to the religious leaders who crucified Christ just days before. He was dragged out of the temple and city and brought to a place where ..

Lord, do not hold this sin against them. - Acts 7:60 Stephen who was a Deacon full of the Holy Spirit was testifying to the religious leaders who crucified Christ just days before. He was dragged out of the temple and city and brought to a place where they started to stone him. Stones were hurled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Straight Talk For Saints And Sinners 2018 Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 4, 2018

Straight Talk For Saints & Sinners - Luke chapter 13 verses 18-35 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Straight talk about the Kingdom (vs 18-22). • illustration #1: like a mustard seed (vs 19). • illustration #2: like yeast (vs 21). (2). Straight talk about salvation (vs 23-33). • Entrance to the Kingdom is not automatic (vs 23-24). • Entrance to the Kingdom is a struggle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-35

Denomination: Brethren

Sanctified By God

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 13, 2023

Are all Christians saints? Are we to be holy?

Sanctify means to set apart as holy, or to dedicate for special use. Did God sanctify a people? And Moses went down from the mount unto the people, and sanctified the people; and they washed their clothes. (Exodus 19:14 KJV) Does truth sanctify people? Would that make studying the Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

S.a.i.n.t!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 9, 2016

Expanding the acronym "S.A.I.N.T" at a time the Sainthood of Mother Teresa (her recent posthumous canonization) is the talk of the "Christian" town!!!

S.A.I.N.T First and foremost, Mother Teresa’s works of charity in the mold of Tabitha of yore (Acts 9:36) are at once inspirational, to say the least. Indian media in the last week (at the time of this writing) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:2

Denomination: *other

82. Revelation 20 - Resurrection Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 18, 2018

Because of the believer’s status as belonging to the realm of the new creation and his new relationship status to Jesus Christ, his death is different to that of a non-believer

IN GOD'S IMAGE 82 - REVELATION 20 - RESURRECTION OF THE SAINTS This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:4-6, 1 Peter 1:23, Romans 6:3-4, Ephesians 2:4-6, 2 Corinthians 4:16, Philippians 1:21-23, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, Matthew 28:19, Revelation 20:11-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

The Holy Spirit Of Witness And Division Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 21, 2018

The Spirit empowers, but the Spirit also divides. Because the Holy Spirit causes us to change our lives, and to summon our family and friends to the Christian way of life, conflict often emerges in relationships.

Thursday of the 29th Week in Course 2018 The phrase, “fire that Our Lord came to cast down upon the earth” is reminiscent of an encounter Jesus had in his earthly life with James and John, sons of Zebedee. Some town had refused hospitality to Jesus and the disciples, so those two asked Jesus for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Catholic

Suffering Saints Shall Surely Survive Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Oct 16, 2007

We need to stop and remember that our forefathers suffered much for thier faith in Christ, yet they bore the affliction with grace and dignity and through their trials, they made it through to Glory Land. The record they left teaches us much.

HEBREWS 10:32-39 SUFFERING SAINTS SHALL SURELY SURVIVE I. SUFFERINGS: Hebrews 10:32-34 A. Severity. B. Solidifying. C. Spoliation. II. SELFLESSNESS: Hebrews 10:34-37 A. Succor. B. Steadfastness. C. Surety. III. SUMMATION: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39

Denomination: Methodist

John Envisions The Saints Living And And Reigning

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 7, 2024

What power do saints have? What risks do they face? Find out.

11.10.24 Revelation 20:4–6 4 Then I saw thrones, and those who were sitting on them were given the authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony about Jesus and because of the word of God. They had not worshipped the beast and his image, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:4-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Made Perfect In Persecution

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 21, 2020

The people in this part of the Hall of Faith may receive far more rewards than those in the other part.

Hebrews 11:35 Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection: 36 And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: 37 They were stoned, they were ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Triumphant Saints In An Age Of Satanic Oppression Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004

Triumphant Saints in an age of Satanic oppression

Revelation 14:1, “Then I saw the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with him were 144,000 who had his name and his Father’s name written on their foreheads.” We live in a world of sheer and utter chaos; in the midst of this chaotic world in which we live in sometimes what we must ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible