Sermons on Persecuted By Religious People:

Judas Iscariot Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001

Lenten Study of Characters at the cross

We Were There - Judas Iscariot Bible Reading: Matthew 26: 14-16, 47-50; 27: 1-10 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO It hits you square in the soul, doesn’t it - ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Letter To The Church In Smyrna

Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 20, 2020

The church poor by wordly standards but rich by heavenly standards.

Letter to the church in Smyrna Rev. 2: 8-11 The Book of Revelation is an example of apocalyptic literature, a type of Jewish-Christian writing that flourished especially between 250 BC and 150 AD. The chief example in the Old Testament is Daniel 7-12. This type of literature communicates about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Heart Of Religion

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 19, 2021

Religious traditions and rules can be harmful, or they can provide a framework for a heart transformed. The heart is transformed by the Holy Spirit.

THE HEART OF RELIGION—Mark 7:1-23 If you would ask 100 people, maybe on a street corner of a university or in your neighborhood, “What do you think about religion?” What would you hear? Some people would politely say, “It’s not bad to be religious, if you are into that.” Some might be glad to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23, Ezekiel 11:19-20, John 7:38-39, Proverbs 4:23, Ezekiel 36:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shake The Building Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 5, 2022

The way to deal with persecution is through the power of prayer!

SHAKE THE BUILDING Text: Acts 4:23-31 Introduction 1. Illustration: John Stott has pointed out that “persecution is simply the clash between two irreconcilable value-systems.” That clash is what we are seeing now, and it is ultimately between those who believe, trust, and love the God of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Methodist

Clean Hands Or Clean Heart? Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Jun 10, 2012

In this passage, Jesus is dealing with very religious people who allowed their traditions replace the authority of God’s Word. Jesus is not impressed with religious ritual or tradition, rather He is concerned with the condition of our hearts.

The Gospel of Mark #18 – “Clean Hands or Clean Heart?” Mark 7:1-23 Intro – 1. ILL – A man was watching the news one night when it was reported that a car was going the wrong direction on the freeway. The man knew his wife was on that freeway and became very concerned ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Lord Delivered His People But....

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 8, 2008

The Lord delivers people from their bondage, but sometimes people fall back into bondage. We’ve all probably done this but Jude lists some who did it and were punished. 1- Angels who left home behind 2- People who left morality behind

INTRO.- We all know the story of the crossing of the Red Sea, or do we? Here’s another version of that story. ILL.- It seems that Moses had led the children of Israel out of Egypt—and they now had Pharaoh and his armies in hot pursuit behind them and the Red Sea in front of them. They were ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Peculiar People (April 30 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 27, 2023

Peter is telling us is that we should not let the things of this world, nor the people of this world distract us from the business of the Gospel! Today we want to talk about provocateurs, peculiar people and our priesthood.

THE PECULIAR PEOPLE Text:1 Peter 2:9-16 1 Peter 2: 1 - 10: Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, and all guile, insincerity, envy, and all slander. 2 Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation— 3 if indeed you have tasted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Our Joy And Our Crown Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 29, 2012

People, connection, joy, reward

OUR JOY AND CROWN 1 Thess 2:13 -20 (p835) October 21, 2012 Deacon’s Sunday INTRODUCTION: As I prepared for this Sunday I did as I usually do…I read the text, reread it, usually in The Message translation…and then I prayed for spiritual insight and read it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessing No One Wants Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004

“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is y

The Blessing No One Wants How many of you have seen The Passion of the Christ movie? As the “national conversation” continues, I hope you’re taking advantage of the opportunity to tell people why Jesus died. I’ve had a number of discussions this week about the topic with people I don’t even know. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

God In The Midst Of His Own People

Contributed by Gabriel Luigi Bautista on Feb 5, 2021

ANG STORY NA ITO AY ISANG FORESHADOW NG PAGLILIGTAS NG DIYOS SA SANLIBUTAN.

Proposition: ANG STORY NA ITO AY ISANG FORESHADOW NG PAGLILIGTAS NG DIYOS SA SANLIBUTAN. PINAPAKITA DITO NA SI JESUS AY ISANG MABUTING ASAWA NA MAGPOPROVIDE NG WINE, PARA SA LAHAT SA PAMAMAGITAN NG KANYANG DUGO. Context: NAGBIGAY NG MATINDING EMPHASIS SI JOHN THE BELOVED KAY JESUS AS THE WORD OR ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

A Prayer For People Who Have Everything Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on May 4, 2009

Jesus must be the source of your confidence if you’re ever going to stand up and stand out for God.

Back in my teen years a co-worker at the Red Barn Fish Camp #2 in Tyro, NC introduced me to a club that he said I never wanted to be a member of if I could help it. It’s called the WSC Club. The subject came up because one of our buddies in the kitchen wanted to ask a girl out on a date, but he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

When You Have Been Wronged

Contributed by John Lowe on May 28, 2014

Some people at Corinth did not like Paul. They were infuriated at him because of his insistence on Christian morality and because he dared to correct those who said they were Christians, but lived like everyone else.

10-25-03 Title: When You Have Been Wronged Text: “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed. (2 Corinthians 4:8-9). Scripture Reading: (2 Corinthians 4:8-10). 8 We are troubled ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Now Listen, You Rich People! Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 19, 2012

A message for the wicked rich and the reasoning behind it. 1- Their wealth is rotten 2- Their luxury is indulgent

INTRO.- Rich folks. How rich is rich? According to Forbes’ richest list, 72 year old Carlos Slim Helu and family from Mexico are the richest people in the world at $69 Billion, which he made from a company called Telecom. CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates is still number two and very rich with ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If My People Will...give It Away Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Oct 28, 2008

Money is not the answer. We cannot buy spiritual power. The people of God must pray and repent for our nation to be healed. It is our responsibility.

If my people will…Give it away October 28, 2008 Money is not the Answer: We Cannot Buy What We need the Most: Spiritual Power I was at a football game and ready to eat my lunch. I have been trying to eat better, so I brought some peanuts. Peanuts are like dessert when you are trying to eat ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:14-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nehemiah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 20, 2022

The book of Nehemiah opens in the Persian city of Susa in the year 444 BC. Later that year, Nehemiah traveled to Israel, leading the third of three returns by the Jewish people following their seventy years of exile in Babylon.

Nehemiah Nehemiah is the central figure of the Book of Nehemiah, which describes his work in rebuilding Jerusalem during the Second Temple period. He was governor of Persian Judea under Artaxerxes I of Persia. Born: 473 BC, Babylon Nationality: Israeli Parents: Hachaliah Most scholars believe ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-16

Denomination: Baptist