Sermons on Persecution Endurance:

Partaking Of The Cup

Contributed by David Swensen on Feb 18, 2002

In our hurting, sinful world there is a great need for believers to sacrificially put themselves out in service to the Lord. Learn more by reading todays message.

After having given their lives to Christ, Robert and Dorothy Hoppe wanted to serve Him. When they finished their studies at the Wycliffe Institute of Linguistics they felt called to serve the Malayo people in Columbia, South America where they would translate the Word of God into their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In Suffering Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003

In this message we see the Biblical truth about suffering.

Philippians 1:27-30 Sunday, February 10, 2002 It was June 1995. It was a typical day in the Todd household. Marlene and David were up and off to work and school respectively. I was in the shower and Melissa was paddling in the water in the kitchen sink to keep her occupied so I could finish my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants Us To Pray To Escape From Persecution. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 22, 2019

Scripture says that a true believer will be persecuted in many ways. Some are mocked for their faith, some are tortured, some are put in prisons and some are killed for their faith.

Even Apostle Paul warned in 2 Timothy 3:12 that "Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. In John 15:20, Jesus also said that whoever follows Christ will be persecuted. In Luke 6:22-23 we know that Jesus mentioned 4 types of persecution that the people may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12, John 15:20, Romans 8:35

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 13 – Psalm 129 – Israel Is The Most Persecuted Nation In History Yet The Lord Is Righteous – Part Three Of Three Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 5, 2023

Psalm 129 continues with this third message looking at how Israel has faced persecution. The final end for the nation is glorious as the Lord’s heritage is Israel, and Jerusalem is the city of the Great King. This Psalm is very Jewish and after the long years of persecution, blessing will come.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 13 – PSALM 129 – ISRAEL IS THE MOST PERSECUTED NATION IN HISTORY YET THE LORD IS RIGHTEOUS – PART THREE OF THREE Psalm 129 focuses on the persecution endured by Israel and in the two previous parts we looked into some of this. This last Part ends the Psalm but it still ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 129:3, Psalm 129:4, Isaiah 53:6, Isaiah 53:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Psalm 129:5-7, Genesis 12:3, Revelation 20:7-10, Revelation 20:13-15, Psalm 137:5, Joel 3:20, Zechariah 8:3, Isaiah 60:14, Psalm 48:2, Psalm 129:5-8, Isaiah 19:23-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wanted...encouragers! Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 8, 2006

This sermon teaches us the importance of being an encourager to other believers.

Peter encouraged the persecuted believers to whom he wrote. God still needs encouragers in today’s church. What can we learn from Peter? 1. We can learn from Peter the Man. A. Peter was a common man. -He was a fisherman (Mt. 4:18). -He was an untrained leader (Acts 4:13). Consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

When Is Enough, Enough? Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Nov 7, 2006

The letter to the church at Smryna Part 1.

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church 3rd in series on seven letters "When is Enough, Enough?" (The Letter to the Church at Smyrna, Part 1) Rev. 2:8-11 [SERIES SLIDE WILL TRANSITION TO TITLE SLIDE] This morning we’re going to look at the shortest of the seven letters found in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 5

THE GREATEST SERMON EVER PREACHED Matthew 5 v.1-16 (1) it was preached by the greatest teacher (2) it contains the greatest truths (3) it offers the greatest treasures Note:- 1. The personality of the christian v 1-11 (a) v. 3 He is poor in spirit - humility because of the right sense of (1) sin, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

How Do Circumstances Of Life Effect You?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006

Many different people face the same trials and are differently swayed. How do your circumstances effect you?

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA How Do Your Circumstances Effect You? I Kings 19:1-4 Intro: Elijah was a man that faced many trials. He worked many miracles, and God blessed his ministry. But we see him here sitting under a juniper tree begging to die because a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Crown Of Life Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 30, 2007

Real life is promised when we have stood firm in the trials of life.

JAMES 1:12 THE CROWN OF LIFE “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” It is difficult, some might even think it impossible, to expect that Christians can be steadfast in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

How Do Your Circumstances Effect You?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005

Many people face the same issues and handle them differently.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA How Do Your Circumstances Effect You? I Kings 19:1-4 Intro: Elijah was a man that faced many trials. He worked many miracles, and God blessed his ministry. But we see him here sitting under a juniper tree begging to die ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Process Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 3, 2013

The Process of Discipleship (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Soldier (vs 3-4, 8-13) (2). The Athlete (vs 5) (3). The Farmer (vs 6-7) (4). The Victor (vs 8-13) SERMON CONTENT: Ill: • Just imagine a factory in the UK of about 40-50 employees; • The aim of that factory is to produce shoes. • To help the factory ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Final Jeopardy

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 29, 2001

: When time ends is not the central issue to the life of a Christian, but how we live until the end.

FINAL JEOPARDY MATTHEW 24:1-14 OCTOBER 28, 2001 INTRODUCTION: [JESUS IS COMING SOON: Gospel song by R. E. Winsett?] TRANSITION THOUGHT: Our text for this day speaks of the reality of the return of Jesus someday for His church. The disciples have confronted the Master over this issue. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Yet Still I Rise

Contributed by Brenda Jones on Jul 8, 2007

Stand in Faith in the Midst of Suffering

Yet Still I Rise 1 Peter 5:5-9 It’s preaching time, and text as read this morning is taken from the first letter of Peter, and in your leisure please read Chapters 3, 4, & 5. Now, as I meditated on the text, the theme that the Lord had given me is… “Yet Still I Rise!” Yet Still I Rise!” Let us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-9

Denomination: Methodist

Rejoice In The Sufferings Of Christ

Contributed by William Mouser on May 17, 2005

Days before His crucifixion, Jesus exposed the hostility of the unbelieving world to Himself, and (by implication) to all those who are loyal to His mission.

Fifth Sunday in Lent Deuteronomy 18:15-22, 1 Peter 4:12-19, Luke 20:9-18 Rejoice in the Sufferings of Christ Jesus’ encounters with the Pharisees were always occasions for high drama. I can’t think of one of them, with the single exception of Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus, where Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Understanding The Future Evil Days

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Aug 25, 2003

A must-have knowledge for everyone.

<PRE> Good understanding about the future evil days keeps us aware and strengthens our conviction to stay firm on the right path. The Bible is the only reliable Book that guides us on how to walk pleasing to God. Man-made philosophies of life are not reliable and always lead a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist