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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    In The Lions' Den

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 25, 2008
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    Daniel’s unwavering faith got him into trouble.

    THE LIONS’ DEN Daniel 6:1-28 INTRODUCTION: Last week, I talked about the faith of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the face of the furious King Nebuchadnezzar. Today, I’ll be talking about the faith of the fourth man in that brigade¾Daniel. He faced a similar test; only he wasn’t facing a fiery ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Get Sidetracked

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 30, 2008
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    LIFE WILL THROW MANY CHALLENGES OUR WAY, BUT THE TASK AT HAND IS TO NOT GET SIDETRACKED. JESUS WAS CONFRONTED BY A GROUP OF PHARISEES TRYING TO DERAIL HIM OF HIS PURPOSE, BUT HE EXEMPLIFIES HOW TO PRESS FORWARD.

    DON’T GET SIDETRACKED MATTHEW 12:1-13 FEW WEEKS – LESSONS OF PERSEVERANCE OLYMPICS – MICHAEL PHELPHS SHAWN JOHNSON REBECCA SONI (HEART SURGERY) DNC – SENATOR BARACK OBAMA . . . RNC – SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN/GOV. SARAH PALIN (PAY-LIN) . . . LONG BEFORE THERE WAS A SEASONED JOHN MCCAIN LONG ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Imprecise Thinking

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 20, 2013
     | 2,607 views

    Persecutions & Martyrdom. It's origin and hos to deal with them

    Stone The Gods - 12 years before Paul consented to stoning - Stephen’s death by stoning - Now he was being stoned - Stone the man who healed the cripple World does not appreciate its benefactors Martyrdoms Martyr Gk. “witness” - 70 million over 2000 years - Every day 400 are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stephen: A Study Of Martyrdom Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013
     | 6,606 views

    A vivid picture of martyrdom which should encourage the believer to stand fast when facing persecution.

    Finally, we come to scene 3 in our study of Stephen. Last time we heard a powerful, spirit-filled message from Stephen. He reviewed several of the OT stories and used the examples of Abraham, Joseph, and Moses to lead up to the point of accusing the members of the Sanhedrin of making the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Matters Of Life And Death

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 4, 2015
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    Persecution realities of today in many lands

    Matters of Life and Death: February 8th, 2015 Pastor Eric J. Hanson: Luke 21:10-19  Jesus warned about persecution.  “They will put some of you to death”.  The Most Persecuted People in the World…  Now let’s consider specific nations. North ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Christ Call’s For Moral Courage Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019
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    SMYRNA WAS A SMALL BUT DEDICATED CHURCH. THEY COURAGEOUSLY FACE PERSECUTION AND ARE REMINDED OF THE PROMISED REWARDS OF FAITHFULNESS. THE SECOND OF SEVEN IN THE SERIES.

    CHRIST CALL’S FOR MORAL COURAGE REVELATION 2:12-17 TODAY WE LOOK AT THE THIRD OF SEVEN MESSAGES THAT GOD GIVES THE CHURCH THROUGH HIS SERVANT JOHN. EPHESUS WAS A CHURCH THAT HAD LOST IT’S FIRST LOVE, SMYRNA WAS A STRUGGLING CHURCH THAT KEPT THE FAITH IN SPITE OF GREAT PERSECUTION. PERGAMOS WAS A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "When God Stood Up!”

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Aug 25, 2018
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    While we lie down in the green pasture of the 23rd Psalm, the Good Shepherd may not seem to notice us — we are safe; but when the sheep are among the wolves of Matthew 10:16, the Good Shepherd will run to their help — they are in danger.

    “[God] raised [Christ] from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places… . He put all things under His feet and gave Him as head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.” - Ephesians 1:20–23 In Mark 16:19 after Jesus spoke to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Blessing No One Wants Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 31, 2014
     | 4,426 views

    How am I being affected by persecution? This is one blessing we want to do without

    Matthew 5:10 (AV) 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. - One of biggest problems for the American church today is that it has never really made up its mind to follow Jesus Christ. Example Lot’s wife: Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Suffering Strikes Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 29, 2016
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    Churches Then & Now: Smyrna – When Suffering Strikes – Revelation chapter 2 verses 8-11 – sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Address (8a). (2). Attribute (vs 8b). (3). Approval (vs 9-10a). (4). Accusation. (5). Advice (vs 10). (6). Assurance (vs 11). SERMON BODY: Ill: • “We don’t look alike, we don’t act alike. • We don’t dress alike. • We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Witness Of Paul Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 13, 2020
     | 4,544 views

    The persecutor became the persecuted. The one who was hunting down believers became hunted down. Paul who afflicted suffering on Christians, now suffers as a Christian.

    Good morning. We are going to read the post-conversion account of Paul today. • His conversion, which we saw last week, was both miraculous and traumatic. • He was blinded for 3 days and did not eat or drink, until a stranger Ananias came to minister to him. He was restored physically, but more ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Philip And The Ethiopian Lesson 39 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019
     | 3,113 views

    Persecution scatters the Gospel.

    A. INTRODUCTION – ACTS 8:1-4 1. Persecution initiated. Saul held the coats for those stoning Stephen. “. . . I cast my vote . . .” (Acts 26:10). 2. Persecution intensified. 3. Persecution scatters the gospel. B. THE GOSPEL SPREADS TO SAMARIA – ACTS 8:5-6 1. What is significant about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Holy Heroes: X-Men Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 3, 2014
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     | 6,227 views

    This fun sermon series uses comic-book heroes as modern-day parables, uncovering hidden spiritual messages in the stories of superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spider-man. Most of these sermons are expository, alliterated and have PowerPoint!

    Holy Heroes: X-Men Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/27/2013 If you did not make it out to the Halloween Parade in Carlinville, boy you really missed a show! We had over 15 members of the Grove suited up as almost every superhero you can imagine—Superman, Batman, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Having A Problem?

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 13, 2019
     | 5,252 views

    a study in the book of Psalms 3

    Psalm 3: 1 – 8 Having a problem? 1 LORD, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me. 2 Many are they who say of me, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah 3 But You, O LORD, are a shield for me, my glory and the One who lifts up my head. 4 I cried to the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Have You Felt Like Giving Up Lately?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
     | 9,166 views

    We sometimes feel like giving up in life. There is help available.

    HAVE YOU FELT LIKE GIVING UP LATELY? INTRO.- ILL.- The backwoods preacher found a small boy all alone, playing in the dirt. “Where’s your father?” the preacher asked. The boy said, “He was hanged last week.” “Where’s your mother?” “She run off.” “Where’s your sister?” “She’s in jail.” “Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Two Mile Man In A One Mile World

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 12, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 14,280 views

    A sermon about reaching beyond the limitations of the flesh and spirit into the extraordinary.

    Matthew 5:41 -- “And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.” Psalm 92:12_13 -- “The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.” “Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God.” l. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal