Sermons on Persecution Endurance:

Hold On And Endure With Confidence - A Short Devotional

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 22, 2008

Economic depression, Change in the Air. We need to ENDURE and be FAITHful and TRUSTing unto the LORD our GOD, continuing to DO what is RIGHT, no matter what our lot.

HOLD ON and ENDURE with CONFIDENCE - a short devotional By William Akehurst, HSWC Devotional We need to endure and be faithful and trusting unto the LORD our GOD, continuing to do what is right, no matter what our lot. Scriptures Referenced 1 Peter 4:19 Revelations 13:10 Psalm 16:1-11 Psalm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Endurance Produces Great Reward

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 17, 2019

Hope combined with faith increases the endurance level needed to produce the desired change or outcome. Anything less leads to defeat and mediocrity and God hasn’t called any of His Children to live a mediocre life.

Great endurance, produces great reward! Hebrews 10:35,36 NKJ 35 Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. 36 For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise: Illus. Several years ago, an experiment on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35, Isaiah 40:31, Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 8:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Food That Endures Through Our Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 17, 2021

They didn’t see the sign that the multiplying loaves represented. Jesus’s temporary filling their tummies was supposed to be a sign that faith in Him.

Monday of the Third Week of Easter Fake news is not new. Enemies of the Faith have been inventing tales about Christians even before anyone used the word “Christian.” At His trial, false witnesses invented accusations against Jesus, and in fact said the same thing of Jesus that they later accused ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-29, Acts 6:8-15, John 4:24

Denomination: Catholic

(Section 5) Enjoying, Enduring, Or Dissolving Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 6, 2018

Differences in Male and Female, Good Marriages and Some Breaking Up

RELATIONSHIPS AND MARRIAGE V. ENJOYING, ENDURING, OR DISSOLVING INTRODUCTION Marriage can be the most happy, mediocre, or unhappy of life's experiences. God designed the opposite sexes to complement each other. He wanted a man and woman to be joined in marriage so that they might each ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Steadfast Love Endures Forever Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 23, 2024

Psalm 118:1-29 gives us several practical instructions about praising God for his steadfast love.

Introduction What was Martin Luther’s favorite psalm? You may say, as I thought, that it was Psalm 46. After all, Martin Luther wrote the great hymn “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” based on Psalm 46. But, if you said that Psalm 46 was Martin Luther’s favorite psalm, you and I would be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Necessity Of Endurance: Holding On To Receive The Promise

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 22, 2025

This sermon explains the vital need for perseverance in our present obedience, fueled by the certain hope of receiving God's future promise.

Introduction: The Unseen Ingredient Good evening, church. Imagine a marathon runner. At the starting line, he is filled with energy and enthusiasm. He has studied the route and knows the course he must run. He begins with a strong pace, his heart set on the goal. But as the kilometers wear on, his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:36

Denomination: Baptist

Endure Hardship Like A Good Soldier PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

Explores enduring hardship, embodying a good soldier for Christ, and manifesting spiritual strength as key aspects of our Christian walk.

Good morning, family! It's a blessing to be here with you all today, sharing in the light of God's love. Today, we're going to take a long, hard look at a passage from 2 Timothy that's got a lot to say about our walk with Christ. But before we get into that, I want to share a quote with you. It's ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Topics: Spiritual Strength

Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted For Righteousness Sake. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 6, 2018

Persecution the acid test of our faith. Persecuted for righteousness not for anything else.

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake for they shall be called the children of God - Matt. 5:10 -12 It may seem strange that Jesus passes so quickly from peacemaking in the previous beatitude to persecution—from the work of reconciliation to the experience of hostility. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Consistency In Times Of Adversity Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 2, 2014

A sermon examining the importance of remaining steadfast in your faith in the midst of trying times.

CONSISTENCY IN TIMES OF ADVERSITY Acts 5:21-32 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, November 11th, 2025) We love to hear stories about our persecuted brothers and sisters who stand firm in their faith even if it costs them their possessions, positions, power, or prosperity. We celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

Keep The Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 11, 2014

The theme of James is more than patience through trials. James is exhorting us to stay FAITHFUL in the face of PERSECUTION. He is exhorting us to KEEP the FAITH.

There’s a familiar story about the new bride who is cooking a big family dinner. As the ladies are gathered in the kitchen, the bride puts the roast in the pan and asks her mother why we always cut the end of the roast and put it in another pan? They ask grandma who says, “well honey, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Patience Is Developed Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 10, 2010

We are not to expect to have life easy & comfortable. Our great expectation is the blessed hope of Jesus' return. That event brings our eternal rewards. We must patiently endure hardships & heartaches until Jesus returns.

JAMES 5:7-12 HOW PATIENCE IS DEVELOPED [Matthew 5:10–12 / 1 Peter 4:12-13] From addressing abusive rich non-believers James turns again to restless suffering saints. Learn endurance was his counsel at the beginning of his letter (1:1-5). Be patient and endure is his continued counsel as his ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12, James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Smyrna: Riches Within Poverty

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 12, 2020

The second church Jesus instructed John to pen a letter was the church in Smyrna. It was situated within a city of great wealth and affluence, and yet many believers lived in poverty. They were not rich by the world's standards, but they were rich in grace.

Smyrna: Riches within Poverty Revelation 2: 8-11 Today we come to Smyrna, the second church within the series of letters John was instructed to write in the Revelation. It is interesting to note, that of the seven churches, only two received all praise and encouragement from the Lord, with no ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Running With Horses

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 28, 2025

When God asked Jeremiah the question, “If you can't run with men, how will you run with horses?” Is he defining purpose behind the trials of life are we in training for bigger things?

“RUNNING WITH HORSES” TEXT “If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses?” (Jer. 12:5) PROLOGUE Question: when God asked Jeremiah the question, “If you can't run with men, how will you run with horses?” Is he defining purpose behind the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:5, 1 Peter 1:7, James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-4, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Hebrews 12:5-11, Luke 16:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stnding Up For Those Who Are Persecuted

Contributed by John Crowe on Oct 29, 2015

A short outline by Randel Everett, founder and President of the Wilberforce Alliance

Why should churches in the West defend fellow Christians who are being persecuted? 1. We are commanded to do so (Hebrews 13:3). 2. We are following in the ministry example of Jesus (Luke 4:18). 3. Because the proclamation of the good news of Jesus is hindered in closed societies (Romans ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Least Of The Apostles

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 17, 2025

Acts 9

THE LEAST OF THE APOSTLES (ACTS 9:1-9) Do you have zeal for religious, political and social causes? Here are some quotes on zeal: Let a good man do good deeds with the same zeal that the evil man does bad ones. Jewish Proverb Zeal without knowledge is fire without light. Thomas Fuller. Nothing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible