Sermons about Persecuted Church

More Church Happenings

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 4, 2007

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Let’s take a look at some more happenings in the early church. 1- Great persecution 2- Genuine mourning 3- Gritty preaching 4- Glorious joy

INTRO.- ILL.- Three churches got together to sponsor a community-wide revival. The churches were Methodist, Baptist and Presbyterian. After the revival had concluded, the three pastors were discussing the results with one another. The Methodist minister said, "The revival worked out great for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rev'd Up Pt. 7 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 1, 2018

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This little church is commended by the Holy and True One. They are going to be greatly rewarded in heaven for staying faithful and not denying his name when persecuted.

Series: Rev’d Up – Book of Revelation Thesis: We need to receive a fresh revelation of Jesus Christ daily so we do not fall asleep at our assigned mission. We need to know He is coming back soon! Having a vision of Jesus will also give us the inner strength to stand for the Gospel in a hostile ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Corrupted Church Series

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003

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Thyratira

Thyratira: The Corrupted Church Rev 2:18-29 It?s interesting to note that the longest letter is written to the smallest city mentioned in these chapters. What is happening here that had John so upset? He was upset because this church had allowed the worst possible congregational sin; unopposed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ultimate Warning For Those In Church! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 18, 2019

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Just regularly attending a christian church is not a "ticket" to heaven!

Let us continue to worship our Lord by learning again from the Letter to the Hebrews, Chapter 10………. Let us note again that the Letter to the Hebrews was written to a Christian Church which had mostly Jewish attenders. Read along with me Hebrews 10:26-39… It is important for us to remember again ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Christ's View Of Persecution

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on May 5, 2005

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To inform believers that persecution is part of the Christian life.

DATE JESUS CHRIST’S VIEW OF PERSECUTION Matthew 5:9-13; Acts 4:15-21. INTRODUCTION: (Mat 5:13) "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men." The N.T. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Your Faith...persecuted,hated?

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Apr 30, 2021

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Jesus warns us in the bible that we will be hated for our faith in Him, yet He promises to be there.

YOUR FAITH…PERSECUTED, HATED? The Christian persecution we read about in Scripture and history books is not a thing of the past. It still exists. Today, in the 21st century, we are living in a time when persecution against Christian believers is the highest in modern history. According to Open ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:20-31

Denomination: Charismatic

Finding Blessing In A Persecuting World

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Feb 13, 2022

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A sermon about the blessings and woes found in the Sermon on the Plain, with particular focus on the persecution of Christians today.

The Sixth Sunday After Epiphany February 13, 2022 M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Luke 6: 17-26 Finding Blessing in a Persecuting World In our gospel lesson, Jesus says to us today, Vv. 22-23 “Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Obedience Is Required Even In Persecution Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 19, 2007

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Our responsiblity to God to be obedient and share our faith does NOT go away when persecution flares up in our face. We are responsible to be obedient when we are chastised for our faith, when we are lied about and dinegrated for our faith, even when we a

Sermon Date: February 18, 2007 INTRODUCTION: Sharing our faith… being obedient to the call of Christ is NOT an option and we cannot dictate the circumstances under which we will be obedient or disobedient. So many of us look to the missionaries of old and praise them for their courage and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Feeling Persecuted: Your Not Alone Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 27, 2001

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God has a way of getting His message out, even if it is uncomfortable for us.

Feeling Persecuted? Your Not Alone Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs Acts 8:1-8 Lesson 19 I. Persecution is to be expected. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered. Acts 8:1b God has a way of moving His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Persecution-The Way To Happiness Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

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Introduction: We are made to love and to be loved. We like to be liked. Friendship is the atmosphere in which we breathe most freely. To be ridiculed as a child is a heart breaking experience, but the pain is not lessened as one becomes an adult.

Persecution-The Way to Happiness Text: "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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Would I Be Persecuted For Christ?

Contributed by Don Kesner on Apr 9, 2015

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Jesus talked of being persecuted for "righteousness sake." If that be the case, am I living righteous enough to qualify?

*Thanks to every pastor and source which helped in making this sermon come together. (Matthew 5:10-12) “Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Happy Are The Persecuted (Pt.2)

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Nov 29, 2002

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When you suffer, are you suffering for "righteousness sake" or for some evil that you have committed? In today’s study, Pastor Steve will address suffering in the life of a believer.

In the book, The Triumphant Church, Richard Wurmbrand recounts the last Sunday School class he taught before leaving Romania. He writes: "I remember my last Sunday School class...I took a group of ten to fifteen boys and girls on a Sunday morning, not to a church, but to the zoo. Before the cage of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Persecution With Deepening Faith Series

Contributed by Peter Ceccardi on Apr 25, 2024

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So, as we prepare for the possibility of persecution, let's not underestimate the challenges that believers face in today's society.

Preparing for Persecution Friends, I want to share something personal with you today, something that's been weighing heavily on my heart. You see, I'm faced with a dilemma—a real moral quandary that's testing the very core of my faith. It's about my gym membership, of all things. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Persecuted Part I Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Feb 6, 2004

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part one of a message about the reasons for this persecution

BLESSED ARE THE PERSECUTED Part I Mat. 5:10-12 Persecution is very unfamiliar territory to us. We know virtually nothing about it personally. Persecution to us is struggling to make ends meet or dealing with disease, discouragement, or everyday problems at home, school, the workplace, or even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 29, 2008

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The message describes 1. Persecution, 2. the Principle, 3. the Point, and 4. the Promise

"Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted" Scripture Matthew 5:10-12 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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

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