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  • Mark Olson avatar

    How To Deal With Persecution Series

    Contributed by Mark Olson on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,215 views

    Just as paul and the early church faced persecution, so do we today. How shall we deal with it?

    How to Deal with Persecution Acts 18:1-17 Pastor Mark Olson 7/22/07 Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. 2 Timothy 3:12 Promise: You will face rejection and suffering because of your Christian faith. What is Persecution? Hebrews 10:32-34 Persecution can ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Persecution Is Easier To Relate To Today Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 25, 2018
     | 2,221 views

    We in the Church are under constant assault by politicians, so-called comedians and the mass media. Today we quite easily relate to the readings from the Lectionary. God almighty, come to our aid!

    Thursday after Christ the King 2018 There was a time in my on life that Fr. Richard Neuhaus called “the Catholic moment,” a time when being Catholic seemed to be the best thing in the world. We had a Catholic president, a pope, now a saint, who had called a Council at the Vatican with the task of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Persecution - What's A Christian To Do?

    Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 18, 2014
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    Persecution of Christians is occurring all around the world. Even in America, some Christians are being pressured and criticized. What is the Christian response to persecution?

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 17, 2014 David Simpson Persecution - What's a Christian to do? Matthew 5:38-45/1 Peter 4:12-19 Christians have made the news this past week...not for recognizing their noble service...but for suffering...for persecution. Christians in northern ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Reality Of Christian Persecution (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 20, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,414 views

    A sermon examining Christian persecution.

    THE REALITY OF CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION (Part 2) Acts 4:1-4 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, August 13th, 2025) Here in America we are blessed to possess religious freedom. For the most part, we are able to share the Gospel without the fear of being imprisoned for doing so. However, when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Revival Follows Persecution

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 23, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,320 views

    For centuries, Christians have been hated and viciously opposed in many nations. But persecution has not destroyed Christianity. Even under the direst circumstances, it has not only survived but thrived and revived the church.

    Opening illustration: Did you know that if one of the arms of a starfish is severed, a new one will grow in its place? In fact, if a starfish is cut up, any piece that contains a part of the central disc will develop into a new starfish. Some oyster fishermen found that out, much to their dismay, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    06. Persecuted For Christ Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 8, 2025
     | 236 views

    Today many churches are prone to avoid discussing the truth that faith in Jesus will not always bring sunny days and a care-free life. Quite the contrary. Faith in Jesus will put you at enmity with the world.

    Persecuted for Christ Mark 26, 2023 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 5:5-6 This is a chapter that most people want to skip. Today many churches are prone to avoid discussing the truth that faith in Jesus will not always bring sunny days and a care-free life. Quite the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Positive Presence In The Face Of Persecution Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,894 views

    2nd in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

    POSITIVE PRESENCE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION A Study in the Churches of Revelation Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION: Last week we began our series “Everybody is Known for Something”, and explored what we should be known for based on Christ’s conversation with the church at Ephesus. We found out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Inherited Persecution

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 6, 2007
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     | 2,417 views

    Persecution is inevitable. In fact, trying to avoid it will not prevent it. Stand firm in the faith!

    THE PERSECUTION OF THE CHURCH BEGAN BEFORE IT WAS EVEN ESTABLISHED. IT STARTED WHEN SATAN STIRRED UP THE FEAR, GREED, AND RAGE IN THE HEART OF A MAN NAMED HEROD AND WIELDED HIM LIKE A SWORD TO PIERCE THE HEART OF JESUS CHRIST. IF SATAN COULD DESTROY THIS MESSIAH AS SOON AS HE ARRIVED, SATAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Dan Campbell avatar

    Smyrna The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,729 views

    He was only three years old when his father died. It was of little consequence to the boy, for his father had been a killer. His mother took over the family trade and continued the boy’s education. She murdered her next husband with a dish of poisoned

    THE REVELATION OF JESUS part 4 SMYRNA - THE PERSECUTED Revelation 2:8-12 He was only three years old when his father died. It was of little consequence to the boy, for his father had been a killer. His mother took over the family trade and continued the boy’s education. She murdered her ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Power In Persecution

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 14, 2022
     | 1,814 views

    Will the power of Acts return when persecution separates the wheat from the chaff? If all you have left is Jesus, will it be enough?

    1Pe 4:14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prosperity Or Persecution

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 30, 2020
     | 1,803 views

    You cannot find where we are promised prosperity, but you will find many places where we are promised tribulation and persecution.

    Acts 14:19 And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead. 20 Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Benefits Of Persecution Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 16, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,705 views

    In this exposition of Jesus's 8th Beatitude ("Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake"), we explore biblical revelation as to why persecution is a blessing, more specifically, what are the benefits of persecution for God's people.

    Intro We are considering the 8th Beatitude in Matthew 5:10: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Persecution is a major theme in Scripture. We see it in the first family; it runs all through the Old and New Testaments; and in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    Great Persecution Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 4, 2024
     | 381 views

    It has been said; “You are either in a trial, coming out of a trial or getting ready to return into a trial.”

    “Great Persecution” Acts 8:1-4 It has been said; “You are either in a trial, coming out of a trial or getting ready to return into a trial.” We are reminded by Jesus that trials are part of our lives. Matthew 7:24-27 “Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Persecution Paradox Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020
     | 4,023 views

    We shouldn’t be surprised when persecution comes. In fact, Jesus closes out the section of the Beatitudes with a paradox. We will be persecuted. It’s inevitable. But the blessing we will receive is out of this world!

    The Jesus Manifesto: The Persecution Paradox Matthew 5:10-12 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams It Has Begun It’s been fourteen months since that fateful day in September 2026. In a landmark, unprecedented seven to three vote, the Supreme Court labeled Christianity a “hate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Responding To Persecution Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 18, 2019
     | 8,341 views

    We must keep speaking even when told not to.

    Responding to Persecution Acts 4:1-22 Rev. Brian Bill November 16-17, 2019 Imagine a church that lives on mission by gathering with God’s people, by growing in their faith, by giving what God has given to them and by going with the gospel, all for the glory of God. This church is known as a place ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist