Sermons on Persecute:

What Is This World Coming To?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 18, 2021

God repeatedly warns inhabitants of this dying world to look to Him or receive His judgement. The message looks at the Second Psalm in light of current world conditions.

“Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against his Anointed, saying, ‘Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.’ “He who sits in the heavens laughs; the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Herods In The Bible

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025

The Herods of the Bible provide us with powerful lessons on the dangers of pride, selfish ambition, and rejecting God’s will. Their lives serve as stark warnings about the cost of rebellion against God and the importance of humility, integrity, and obedience in leadership.

LESSONS FROM THE HERODS IN THE BIBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 2:1-18, Mark 6:14-29, Acts 12:1-23 Supporting Texts: Luke 23:1-25, Acts 12:20-23, Revelation 19:11-21 INTRODUCTION: The Herods in the Bible represent a family line known for their tyrannical rule and opposition to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18, Mark 6:14-29, Acts 12:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Leave Your Enemies To God And Trust In Divine Justice. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 28, 2024

Dealing with enemies and those who seek to harm us can be a challenging and emotional experience.

Dealing with enemies and those who seek to harm us can be a challenging and emotional experience. However, as Christians, we are called to trust in God's justice and leave our enemies in His hands. In this sermon, we'll explore Bible verses that support this principle and provide guidance ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19, Matthew 5:44, Exodus 14:14

Mount Of Olives: The Easter Story - Day 7 Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 7, 2023

Jesus and the eleven left the upper room and walked to the mount of Olives. Jesus may have talked to them on the trip and/or before he took Peter, James and John further into the garden. Many of the familiar verses of comfort come from this conversation. Jesus also spoke of prophesies fulfilled.

****************** Day Seven – Mount of Olives Peter Will Deny Jesus - Matthew 26:31-35, Mark 14:30, Luke 22:31-33, John 13:36-37 Jesus said to the eleven, “All of you will be offended because of me tonight. It is written, ‘I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35, Mark 14:30, Luke 22:31-33, Luke 22:37, John 13:36-37, Zechariah 13:7, Isaiah 53:12, Psalm 109:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Without Walls

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 29, 2021

A study of the first congregation of the Lord provides us with the example of a church without walls. The members did gather for worship, but they were compelled to penetrate their world to tell others of Jesus. We must do the same in this day.

“There arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Important Instructions From Jesus Our King (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 6, 2022

The Lord wants us to: 1. Be aware of our adversaries (vs. 17-18, 21-22). 2. Count on Him when we have a crisis (vs. 19-20). 3. Know that His salvation is sure (vs. 22). 4. Carry on our work for Christ (vs. 23).

Important Instructions from Jesus Our King (Part 2) The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 10:17-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 6, 2022) MESSAGE: *In Matthew 10, Jesus was about to send His Apostles out to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. The Lord commanded them to preach that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

Beautiful Attitudes Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 2, 2021

Definitely the crowning explanation of the spirit of the law is Jesus’ commentary on the law in the Sermon on the Mount. It’s the climax of our discussion. Let’s examine some key elements.

Definitely the crowning explanation of the spirit of the law is Jesus’ commentary on the law in the Sermon on the Mount. It’s the climax of our discussion. Let’s examine some key elements. Jesus begins His commentary on the law with the beatitudes, sometimes called the beautiful attitudes, which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Last Speech To The Apostles And Intercessory Prayer #2 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 2, 2019

Jesus speaks to His disciples about the trials they will face as they fulfill The Great Commission to take the Gospel to the world. But they would not be alone because He would send them another Helper. The Spirit would give them reasons to rejoice and the power to overcome their foes.

HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (23-3) LAST SPEECH TO THE APOSTLES AND INTERCESSORY PRAYER John 16 Tom Lowe 12/30/2007 Date: Thursday P.M.—The last week of His life Location: Jerusalem Jesus speaks to His disciples about the trials they will face as they fulfill the Great Commission to take the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

He Obtained Mercy/ Thank God For Mercy

Contributed by Pastor Michael Lampkin on Jun 10, 2004

The Apostle Paul tells young Timothy to explian him who was not fit to serve God but God counted him faithful to be one of his Messengers of the Gospel and saved him. He was a Persecuter of the Church a insolent man but by God’s Mercy hye made it on throu

--------------------------The Epistle of Paul The Apostle To I Timothy---------------------------------------------------------------------------The Chapter I------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------The Living Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's Going On

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

What is going on??? II Timothy 3 In New York, classes began this week for the 1st ever all homosexual school. It is described as a place were young people can come and be their selves and not worry about being persecuted. In Genesis 19 Abraham a

What is going on??? II Timothy 3 In New York, classes began this week for the 1st ever all homosexual school. It is described as a place were young people can come and be their selves and not worry about being persecuted. In Genesis 19 Abraham and Lot separated Genesis 19 4 But before they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Addiction

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Apr 20, 2008

The Word was David’s delight. Others persecuted him for his passion, but he hardly noticed. He was lost in another realm, addicted to the Word. Let’s become a sacred conduit through which God flows into the created realm & changes the destiny of humanity.

Holy Addiction Intro.: The Word of God was David’s delight and satisfaction. In it he feasted on the beauty of God. Others didn’t understand his passion. They persecuted, slandered and betrayed him, but he hardly noticed – Psalm 119:23. Davis was lost in another realm, addicted to the Word. David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:16

Denomination: Charismatic

Magnifying God's Majesty Part I Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 26, 2008

It has often been said, "When the outlook is bad try the up look." That is what we see here in chapter 4. There were “doors” of persecution all around, but now John sees an open door in heaven. This was not just a door into heaven; this was a doorway int

Magnifying God’s Majesty Revelation 4:1-3,5a Part I Purpose: To display Christ in His proper glory. Aim: I want the listener to have a deeper and more profound worship of Christ. INTRODUCTION: Revelation is the "Throne Book". The word throne is used 46 times in Revelation and only 15 times in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Real Enemy

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 18, 2020

our enemy is the devil/satan satan is driving the church today in such a way that pastors are busy fighting each other we are busy fighting each other that is what we are being taught Jesus said "pray for those who persecute you"

Matthew 5:43-44 : 1 peter 5:8 : Ephesians 6: 10-14 Enemy___(echthrus)__Greek ____hated/hateful ___active sense___hating **our enemy is the devil/satan ** satan is driving the church today in such a way that pastors are busy fighting each other ___we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-44, Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Other

What If?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 9, 2020

What if next year is worse than this year? What if there is more suffering? What if there are more trials? This message looks at how we can rise above all the suffering, trials and persecutions and remain true to our LORD and live a life filled with the Holy Spirit!

Scripture: Matthew 2:10-18; Habakkuk 3:17-19; Psalm 63 Theme: What if things get worse? Title: What if? INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father, Son and Holy Spirit! It all started so well didn’t it, 2020 was our year, a new decade, and didn’t it just sound so amazing - 2020, a year we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:10-18, Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Never Forgets Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 29, 2019

The persecution faced by the church of the Thessalonians was causing them to think that Jesus had forgotten them. By focusing on the end times Paul teaches them, and us, that Jesus never forgets and we are always seen - even when we don't fully understand.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://nec.org.au/strong-and-ready/ Message 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17 Jesus Never Forgets When it comes to our faith journey we need to recognise that it never really stays in the same place. We pray that we will keep on maturing and growing … but that is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist