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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
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Why Suffering?
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A look at the upcoming persecution of Christians.
A Life Worth Living If you would, open your Bible to Esther 4. Today, we`re going to talk about something a little different than normal. The book of Esther is one of my favorites in the Bible and if I could, I would preach a whole series going through the Book of Esther. Before we begin reading ...read more
Scripture: Esther 4:1-17
Eighth and final sermon on developing Christian character. Sermon includes examples of Christian persecution both in the United States and around the world.
Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted TEXT: Mat 5:10-12 INTRODUCTION · Finishing up series on the Beatitudes · Other sermons deal ingredients of Christian character · This one talks about the maltreatment the Christian can expect · Basic Beatitude is in verse 10; expanded on in vss ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Have you ever noticed how much the Bible teaches about suffering for the cause of Christ? Are you ready to walk with Jesus through the valley of suffering in order to receive a crown of life? Let’s get ready.
Preparing for Persecution A couple of years ago we had a bad wind storm and afterward, as Jenny and I walked around our block we saw where a huge tree had fallen on top of a neighbor’s van. The van looked like a new one, but it was totaled by the tree. There were lots of other big trees in the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Acts 7:1-60
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Week 30 in a Wednesday evening study
WEEK 30 “The Woman Persecuted” Date: February 26, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 12:13-17 I hope tonight to finish the 12th chapter of the book of Revelation, and stop there. The first 10 verse of chapter 13 we will begin with next week, which contains a lot of information and I ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 12:13-17
Denomination: Baptist
Persecution is inevitable. Don’t be surprised, silenced or side-tracked by it.
Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds Persecution and the Church Text: John 15:17-16:4 Introduction: A trio of old veterans were bragging about the heroic exploits of their ancestors one afternoon down at the VFW Hall. "My great-grandfather at age 13," one declared proudly, "was a drummer boy at ...read more
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Living our lives worthy of the gospel ought to make sinners uncomfortable.
“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 your reward in heaven, for in the same way ...read more
Denomination: Pentecostal
What did Christ mean when he said "blessed are the peacemakers" & "blessed are you when you are persecuted"
7/13/03 EPIC-Peacemakers & persecuted Read-Blessed are the Peacemakers- Ill. Nobel story-The Nobel Peace Prize is the supreme award given to those who have made an exceptional contribution to the betterment of the world. Other Nobel Prizes are given to those who have made outstanding ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:9-10
Denomination: *other
Explains persecution for believers including why persecution is a blessing!
Blessed are the Persecuted Matthew 5:10-12 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because ...read more
Denomination: Assembly Of God
As we examine this beatitude, let’s note some ways true believers are persecuted and what our reaction to persecution should be.
BLESSED ARE THE PERSECUTED Matthew 5:10-12 The Apostle Paul was describing the many different persecutions he faced in his life as a preacher of the gospel. He shared how the Lord had delivered him from from them all. He wrote, “In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus ...read more
The key to being blessed while being persecuted is to remain faithful
Blessed are the Persecuted, theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven It seems like an oxymoron, happiness for the persecuted, joy for the hunted? The word Blessed means “Oh How Happy.” The word translated “persecuted” means, hunted, afflicted, harassed, by hunters, or an enemy or ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12
Peter and John rejoiced because they were persecuted for the Name of Jesus ... do we act the same today?
Worthy to be Persecuted Acts 5:17-42 Introduction - Set the stage: -- Church was beginning to see full assault persecution -- Peter and John were willing to be bold; to continue proclaiming Jesus -- (Last week) Ananias and Sapphira give us great insight into integrity -- We see that even in the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 5:17-42
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
How did Jesus handle persecution?
Jesus said in John 10:10, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Jesus promised an abundant life to his Disciples! But then in John 16:33 Jesus told His Disciples, "In this world you will have trouble!” What did Jesus mean with these statements? How did ...read more
Scripture: Luke 13:31-35
There are many reasons we face trials in life.
Why Do We Face Trials I. We must all face trials and persecutions in our walk with God. A. Our trials are fiery trials I Peter tells us that as believers there WILL be times that we will face problems, persecution, and trials of our faith!! He compares our trials to the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6
Denomination: Charismatic
A look at the nature and use of power in the early church and how it applies to a believer today
This week in the Arab states, there are ongoing struggles between the official government forces and those who want change. It is a struggle about power. It is a struggle about who has the power. It is a struggle about the legitimacy of those who would rule. At the bottom of the mess, there is the ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:1-14
Denomination: Salvation Army
How are Christians to handle persecution which is expected because of faith in Christ?
There is a word that we do not hear very much in America today; the word persecution. But in other parts of the world, last year alone, over 150000 Christians were martyred. Persecution means cruel or inhumane treatment. Anyone here wants to be persecuted? No one likes to be mistreated! Just listen ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 6:13-28
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