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  • Unknown Bennett T Cortez avatar

    Act 2:17-18

    Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Apr 16, 2014
     | 5,153 views

    “That I will pour forth of My Spirit on all mankind; and your son and daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall dream dreams, even on my bond slaves, both men and women, I will in those days pour forth my Spirit and they shall prophesy.”

    INTRODUCTION The word “persecution” means the act of persecuting or oppression of inhumane treatment. The subject church persecution essentially deals with the very nature of legalize corporation of the early church. However there’s a greater gift to the world at Pentecost; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    A Study Of The Book Of Revelation, 6. The Elect And The Persecuted. (Ch 7) Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 17, 2015
     | 4,105 views

    The Jewish elect and the persecuted church are shown in Tribulation era "close-ups".

    Close-up : The Jewish elect in the wilderness (7:1-8, 14:1-5, 12:6, 12:13-16) I’ll say it again: We have already covered most of the entire scope of the Book of Revelation, that is, the Scroll in the hand of the Lamb, in one short chapter. By chapter 7, we have come to the end of human ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Redeem Your Suffering

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 15, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,279 views

    We must guard against the worldly pressures and fears that threaten us to "tone down" the Gospel message.

    FEAR! A WORD THAT IS ONLY 4-LETTERS, BUT ONE THAT CAN REAP DEVESTATING CONSEQUENCES. FEAR IS SO POWERFUL THAT IT CAN PARALYZE, CONTROLL, AND MANIPULATE US. FEAR CAN COMPELS US TO DO IRRESPONSIBLE THINGS AND CAN EVEN HINDER US FROM LIVING RESPONSIBLY AND LIVING FRUITLESS LIVES. THIS IS WHY I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Why Is The Christian Life So Difficult? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 26, 2019
     | 11,112 views

    While salvation is delightful, discipleship is often difficult.

    Why is the Christian Life So Difficult? July 20-21, 2019 Rev. Brian Bill During the past three weeks away Beth and I had days of delight and days of difficulty. The delightful part had a lot to do with our grandsons Pip and Ezra and their mom Lydia as they spent about a week with us. This time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Walker avatar

    When Your Attitude Goes Against God Series

    Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,817 views

    Jonah did not know the mind of God or feel the heart of God or accept the will of God. Therefore Jonah quarrels with God, quits on God and is quietened by God.

    INTRODUCTION I like Charles Swindoll’s outline of the Book of Jonah. He says in chapter 1 Jonah is running away from God; in chapter 2 Jonah is running to God; in chapter 3 Jonah is running with God; and, in chapter 4 Jonah is running against God. I have preached a message on each of the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. avatar

    Faith To Battle Against Fear

    Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,125 views

    You may rise above fear in your life.

    Life-Line For Jesus Community Church Faith to battle against fear Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. Created 02/04/01 Revised 9/01/02 2 Timothy 1: 5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Paul & Barnabas On The Move: The Holy Spirit Spreads The Gospel Against Demonic Oppression

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 19, 2021
     | 1,809 views

    So we’ve gone from Jesus Christ, alive from the dead, commanding his rag tag band of followers to make disciples of the whole world. They set out to do that in Jerusalem but faced severe persecution.

    So we’ve gone from Jesus Christ, alive from the dead, commanding his rag tag band of followers to make disciples of the whole world. They set out to do that in Jerusalem but faced severe persecution. So they fled off into the roman empire preaching the gospel wherever they went. Peter, Philip, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Sonny Thomas, Sr. avatar

    Winning The Battle Against Selfishness

    Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Jan 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,783 views

    Because of the propensity to think only of ourselves which destroys the unity of the body of Christ, we are reminded to combat our selfishness with an attitude of service to others.

    [Announce Text] Please take your Bibles and turn with me to the New Testament epistle to the Philippians – Philippians chapter 2. We will be reading the first four verses of the chapter. [Scripture Introduction] Known as one of Paul’s “Prison Epistles,” Philippians was written during Paul’s first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    How To Guard Against Backsliding Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025
     | 394 views

    Guarding against backsliding requires spiritual discipline, vigilance, and intentionality. The devil is always seeking to weaken our faith, but through deep engagement with God’s Word, a fervent prayer life, and staying connected to godly fellowship, we can maintain our spiritual strength.

    HOW TO GUARD AGAINST BACKSLIDING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 10:12 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:23, Hebrews 2:1, Galatians 5:1, Revelation 3:11, Jude 1:24 INTRODUCTION The Christian journey is a continuous walk of faith, requiring diligence, commitment, and spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Gauthier avatar

    Smyrna: Grace Under Fire Series

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 245 ratings
     | 20,448 views

    Jesus Himself identifies with the persecuted church, and offers His grace and words of comfort.

    Intro: The Persecuted Church · A prominent national leader in the unregistered Protestant house church movement in China was executed Oct. 14, 1999 by firing squad. · Chechen militants kidnapped a young Baptist deacon and are demanding that his church sell its building and use the money to pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Welch avatar

    Standing Firm Against The Devil Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 1, 2018
     | 10,413 views

    Message 16 from Philippians expanding on Paul's admonition to stand firm. This message deals with standing firm against the devil.

    “Stand Firm against the schemes of the Devil” Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers some key elements to “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. 1. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS – Passion to praise exalt Christ 2. MAINTAIN THE RIGHT ATTITUDE – Passion to please Christ 3. PURSUE THE RIGHT AIM – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    We Must Obey Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,824 views

    The world is setting itself against the ways of God and persecution is headed our way. How do we prepare ourselves so we can stand firm in our faith. Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

    Read text. Pray. Francis Chan has long been a favorite preacher/author of mine. Over the years he has shared many ideas that are very similar to those of our brotherhood. For instance, there’s a meme where he says, “If the Bible and I don’t agree, I must be wrong.” He has spoken of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Prayer Against Enemy Attack Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 24, 2014
     | 7,666 views

    God will stay the course in the day of the enemies' attack and give you grace until truth and salvation finish.

    Prayer Against Enemy Attack by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 24, 2014) “And David spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies and out of the hand of Saul” (II Samuel 22:1, King ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Woman And The Dragon: The Place Of The Church In The Last Days Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 27, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 12,129 views

    The place of the church in the last days is: 1. They will be God’s witnesses. 2. They will be persecuted. 3. They will be victorious.

    The book of Revelation is filled with strange and wonderful symbolism which is charged with emotion. Here, in chapter 12, a woman appears clothed with the sun, the moon under her feet and a crown of twelves stars on her head. The woman represents the people of Israel (Genesis 37:9). The sun is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Luskey Green avatar

    Defend Discipleship Against Division Series

    Contributed by Luskey Green on Oct 1, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,732 views

    Defending discipleship against division caused by loyalty to a human persona creates an ongoing allegiance to our Master and Lord.

    Introduction Today, we tread troubled waters. We may ‘strain at the oars’ so to speak. Pride will be confronted today. It may even be a little painful. Believe me when I say to you, “This is necessary; to be the real deal, to be genuine and authentic, to become the group of disciples which is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ