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  • suresh manoharan avatar

    Post Pentecostal Trials And Their Benefits!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 2, 2025
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    To bring out the benefits which accrued to the Early Church on account of persecution. The truths thereof are very much appilcable to us too!!!

    Post Pentecostal Trials and their benefits!!! Let's get it straight...being at the receiving end of persecution is indeed painful. But have we considered that our Heavenly Father in His infinite wisdom permits it for our benefits. In this Message, Yours Truly is inspired to share ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Don't Be Terrified

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 6, 2022
     | 2,154 views

    Jesus said the gates of hell will not destroy His Church. He was not talking about a building. People are the Church. Let’s look at deception and endurance in Luke 21:5-19.

    Jesus said the gates of hell will not destroy His Church (Matthew 16:18). He was not talking about a building. People are the Church. Let’s look at deception and endurance in Luke 21:5-19. Not One Stone Luke 21:5-6 Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The Church Of Smyrna: Possessing The Wealth Of Heaven (Revelation 2:8-11)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 18, 2023
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    Within the city of Smyrna, there existed a struggling Christian community undergoing intense and withering persecution. The Lord Jesus came to them with a word of comfort for their dark days. Even though they were poor, they were, in fact, rich beyond imagination.

    In our look at the seven churches of Asia Minor described in Revelation, Chapters 2 and 3, we come to the second church the Lord Jesus addresses in terms of testimony and steadfastness to the Gospel. This is the church in the city of Smyrna, which was located about 35 miles north of Ephesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Surber avatar

    All Things In Common

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 1, 2008
     | 4,525 views

    The pressures of persecution brought the early Church closer together and closer to God. If we allow the pressures of our life to be redeemed by God then they will draw us closer as well!

    All Things In Common, Acts 2:38-47 Introduction It happened at the noonday luncheon of the local Rotary. The dishes had been cleared away, and the meeting had been called to order. After the reception of new members and the introduction of visitors, the chairman asked who of those present ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    Ishmael, Jesus, Ecumenicity, Persecution, Conversions To Islam Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 13, 2015
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    A series of important considerations regarding Islam and Muhammad before we get into the actual text of Koran.

    Lesson 4, Isaac and Ishmael, in the Bible and the Koran The book of Genesis records a delightful story of one who is the father of all the faithful ones of all time. This man, Abraham, is promised a son who will carry on his line and be a blessing to all humanity. Trying to help God out, Abraham ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    The Church At Pergamum: A Compromising Church Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
     | 11,876 views

    The church at Pergamum

    The Church at Pergamum: A Compromising Church - Revelation 2 - 1/24/10 Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation, chapter 2. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gregg Strawbridge avatar

    The Pre-Persecution: Withstanding Challenges To The Gospel By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
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     | 3,147 views

    The Spirit fills His People to give a bold witness to Christ, in accordance with the promise (Acts 1:8_9; John 14_16, Comforter). In that the Spirit testifies to the uniqueness of Christ no other name! (John 14:6)

    INTRODUCTION: In the modern world is was the German Schleiermacher who first argued that because of the love of God and because heaven would be spoiled if its inhabitants knew of a place of eternal torment, that all individuals must ultimately be saved; Bruner, and Barth followed suit, as did Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Church’s Time Of Tragedy

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,451 views

    On the whole, our churches are not what they ought to be, as evidenced by the conditions brought forth in this message, which are actually indications of the need for revival.

    The Church’s Time Of Tragedy Text: Acts 20:28-32 Intro: As you listened to that title, you may have entertained the thought that the Church has always experienced tragedy of one form or another since its inception. If you did, you would be right. The Church of Jesus Christ has endured physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Despite Persecution, Live As Common-Sense Christians! Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Sep 3, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,695 views

    Despite Persecution, we are called to live as Christians in a corrupt world. Peter tells us to maintain Christian conduct, to live wisely (with common sense), and to fear God instead of man.

    Text: 1 Peter 3:8-14 8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; 9 not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    #7 Sanballat Attacks Again With Physical Persecution Series

    Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,801 views

    #7 in the Nehemiah Series deals with Sanballat’s attack through persecution. Satan uses the same tactics against the people of God today.

    Book of Nehemiah Series #7 Sanballat Attacks Again - Physical Persecution By Pastor Jim May Last week we completed with the wall being half finished. It was half the height that the original wall had been. Even though the gates had been rebuilt and the walls connecting each of those gates was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Lennon avatar

    The Church

    Contributed by Mark Lennon on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,830 views

    This is a simple sermon on the purpose of the church using the word CHURCH as an acrostic for the outline.

    CHURCH 1. The Church is not the building. 2. This sermon is an acrostic. Matthew 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. {Peter: this name signifies a rock} Romans 15:1-16 “C” (Verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Farrell avatar

    The Church Series

    Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,355 views

    We, as the church (world-wide church), need to become a community.

    INTRODUCTION: We are continuing our series on names or titles for the church. So far we have covered the church being: a LightHouse, a Bride, a Body, an Army, and this morning, a Community. A while back someone told me of a “block party” they participated in. The whole block organized a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Pastor Dempsey Daniels avatar

    The Church

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,484 views

    The Church

    THE CHURCH 3/22/98 Mark 3:33-36 Introduction Theme:God’s family- Is a family of true believers who understand who the father is and conducts themselves in accordance to the Fathers will. There is no rebelliousness in God’s family. There is no envy, no puffed up and boastful attitudes, no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    The Church

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 17,112 views

    Had the church been built upon any other person than Christ, it would never be able to withstand the torment of Hades. It is not one of the wonders of this world - it is THE wonder of this world.

    A huge metal structure was built in 1889 for an international exposition. It was larger than anything that was built like it before, and it was considered by many as a ‘monstrosity that was to grotesque to see.’ But the creator, who had spent over a year building it, knew it was destined for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Richard Rutledge avatar

    The Church

    Contributed by Richard Rutledge on Nov 4, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,116 views

    We have home schools, home business, and home shopping but the church cannot be relegated to the home.

    The Church Heb 10:25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another-- and all the more as you see the Day approaching. I realize that I will be preaching to the choir today but I believe that it is important for us to be reminded from time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational