Sermons on Persecution Against The Church:

Defense Against Discouragement

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 22, 2020

The children of Israel have just had a great victory and deliverance from Egypt. They crossed the Red Sea. They are praising the Lord for what He has done.

In the Baptist churches alone, there are over 1,000 preachers a year that leave the ministry, why? There is no way of numbering the Christians that forsake Christ and His church, just simply give up and quit. Why is this going on? I think the main reason is because of discouragement. I think this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Up Against The World Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 12, 2005

The cosmos opposes God and is condemned by God. This “world system” is society organized without God and against God. At best, He gets a back seat. The cosmos puts people at the center of all things instead of God. Belonging to Christ involves a radic

“Up Against The World” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “I have given them Your word, and the world hates them because they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. My prayer is not that You take them out of the world, but to protect them ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-16

Denomination: Congregational

Smyrna: The Suffering Church Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008

What is the missing element of the church in America today? Suffering. Smyrna receives word from Jesus about The Preeminent Savior, The Persecuted Saints and The Promised Solace.

Revelation 2:8-11 Smyrna: The Suffering Church Smyrna was the “Crown of Asia.” Beautiful in appearance, Smyrna was also known for her wealth, commerce and religion. But she was intolerant of intolerance. The more this church was “crushed”, the more fragrant she became. The missing element in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Against All Odds

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 9, 2008

Turning Steps of Risk Into a Walk of Faith. Whenever you’re up against all odds, life seems to take on a different meaning Just when you become comfortable in the even flow of things happening, God shows up and does something wonderful in your life to

------- OPTIONAL DVD STATS OPENER AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ------- DVD Intro “What Are The Odds…” Fade music out on black (this opener basically shows text fading in and out of odd statistics) ------- OPENING: Often times, life is a test for us. We strive at completing the test and coming through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:15-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Need A Hospital, Not A Welcome Center

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jan 13, 2024

Zechariah 8:23 gives a prophecy of people from every nation seeking after God's People to find out about the Lord. This image gives a wonderful picture of what the church needs to be, a hospital for sinners and not a museum for saints.

You Need a Hospital, Not a Welcome Center Good Morning. This morning, we are looking at the idea of what the church is supposed to be. Is it an organization which shows unconditional affirmation to everyone, now matter what they believe or want to do, or is it a people who, despite our weakness, ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:23, Mark 1:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Warning Against Unbelief

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 24, 2006

A sermon about the dangers of unbelief.

Warning Against Unbelief Hebrews 3:7-18 Have you ever met someone who is a doubter? I mean someone who refuses to believe anything unless they see it, feel, and smell it. They are annoying. They never take anything at face value. It is hard to talk to them or deal with people like that. They ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lawsuits Against Believers Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 8, 2011

In today's lesson we learn about how Christians are to handle disputes among themselves.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the question of whether to sue fellow Christians in civil court. Let’s learn about this in a message I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sins Against The Spirit Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 6, 2005

A sermon outlining the sins of blasphemy, grieving and quenching of the Spirit

Sermon Series: ¡§God, The Holy Spirit¡¨ Sermon #3 ¡§Sins Against the Spirit¡¨ Text: Matthew 12:30-32 OPENING JOKE: ¡§Four Preachers Confess¡¨ Four preachers met for a friendly gathering. During the conversation one preacher said, ¡§Our people come to us and pour out their hearts, confess certain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:30-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rebellion Against The Lord! Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 13, 2017

God created all things to work in an orderly fashion. Anything that creates disorder, dishonours the Living God, inviting His judgement. The message focuses on one particular rebellion in the camp of Israel, considering God's response.

“Now Korah the son of Izhar, son of Kohath, son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram the sons of Eliab, and On the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took men. And they rose up before Moses, with a number of the people of Israel, 250 chiefs of the congregation, chosen from the assembly, well-known men. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Against Hyprocrites Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 10, 2021

1) Luke has fact checked the report for you; 2) Luke has prepared the Road for the King; and 3) The Ellis Island for Christianity is Repentance.

Most people are religious at some point in their life. They dabble in religion either as a child or perhaps they attend church for a while with a friend during their days in college to explore the fascinating world of religious belief. A coworker dies that is Buddhist and they interact with their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Not Against Money Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 6, 2007

Believe it or not, God is not against you and me having money. He does, however, want us to handle our money His way. In doing so, we will be blessed abundantly.

GOD IS NOT AGAINST MONEY (Based on Dr. Kregg Hood’s book: Take God at His Word and Dave Ramsey’s book: Total Money Makeover) A. There is a misconception among many Christians that God is AGAINST MONEY. 1. We have taken passages that contain WARNINGS to the RICH and have concluded that God is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Firewall Against Deception

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

In this Internet savvy generation the term “firewall” is not only common vernacular but also an essential component for the proper functioning of your personal computer. To ignore a firewall’s value, is to put yourself at risk of losing all that is dear

In this Internet savvy generation the term “firewall” is not only common vernacular but also an essential component for the proper functioning of your personal computer. To ignore a firewall’s value, is to put yourself at risk of losing all that is dear to you on your hard drive. Literally, hours ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Against Terrorism

Contributed by John Donnelly on Aug 30, 2006

A Christian response to terrorism

“Standing Against Terrorism” Sermon preached on August 27, 2005, in anticipation of the 5th Anniversary of 9/11 Listen to this religious devotional: ”Praise be to God, who revealed the Book, controls the clouds, defeats factionalism, and says in His Book "But when the forbidden months are past, ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Against Process Theology

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 12, 2013

A sermon loosely based on Isaiah 46 which dwells on God's immutability (Much material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, chapter 25 "The Immutability of God")

HoHum: Lars Wilhelmsson says, “We are all in process. We are being made.” Yes, we are but not God. WBTU: A. Exegesis on Isaiah 46 Vs. 1 Bel and Nebo were names of two false gods the idol-worshipping nations served. It is as if now God gets personal, “naming names” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Church Happenings

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 4, 2007

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