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  • Steve Smith avatar

    God's Elect Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,682 views

    A message of encouragement to Christians who were being persecuted for their stand. A reminder that as God’s children, we are called and set apart to be a different people.

    ILLUSTRATION: THE SLEEP SON A mother watched her son begin to drain of energy as the week went on. By the end of the week he’d lost his desire to get out of bed. She heard the alarm go off through his bedroom door. Apparently he just kept punching the little snooze button on the top. Finally, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neil Richardson avatar

    Lessons From Philip

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,472 views

    Even though the believers were scattered through persecution, Philip went about doing good and preaching the good news and leading many to Christ.

    Summer Survival: lessons from Philip in Acts 8 Who was he? Not Philip the apostle, but one of the deacons, "seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom" who were appointed to distribute food fairly amongst the Jewish and Gentile widows of the early church in Jerusalem (Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Martyrdom--Its Real Meaning Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,404 views

    What Matthew records of the prophecy given by Jesus about persecutions has been lived out somewhere in the world in every century since the Resurrection.

    Tuesday of the 13th week in Course 2020 The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Today’s news is troubling, and we fear that tomorrow’s will be even worse. Mobs of misinformed and misled millennials have been rampaging across the urban landscapes, tearing down monuments to long-dead role models ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Trusting The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 27, 2025
     | 1,086 views

    The Thessalonian believers gave us a good testimony of genuine faith in Christ. They believed the Scriptures, that it is the Word of God, and they held fast to it as the truth, despite the persecution.

    1 Thess 2:13-16 Trusting the Word of God Paul came to the Thessalonians with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. • He thanked God constantly for this – that they received the Gospel with faith and believed it to be the Word from God. • Not as words of Paul or of men but the very Word of God - the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "One Thing I Desire”: The Single-Minded Disciple In A Distracted World Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 6, 2026
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     | 507 views

    The great battle of discipleship in the 21st century is not persecution — it is distraction. “One thing I desire…” May it become the defining cry of our discipleship.

    “One Thing I Desire”: The Single-Minded Disciple in a Distracted World — Psalm 27:4 (NLT) Introduction: The Tyranny of Too Many Things We live in an age of endless options and constant noise. Notifications never stop. News cycles never rest. Opinions shout. Screens glow. Souls starve. The great ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Got Contentment? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 10, 2023
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     | 1,072 views

    This sermon explores trusting God in difficult times, understanding His love, responding to persecution, and learning contentment in all circumstances through Christ's strength.

    Good morning, beloved. It is indeed a joy to gather with you today, in this sacred space where we come to meet with our Lord, to seek His face, to hear His voice. We are here to lean in, to listen and to learn from His holy Word. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds to the letter of the ...read more

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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 26 – God’s Deliverance From The Lowest Pit And Jeremiah’s Persecution - Chapter 3:55-57 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 22, 2025
     | 302 views

    Jeremiah experienced terrible times through persecution from officials and king. He prayed to the Lord for help and relief and he was heard and answered. This message today begins with the cry to God that came from the lowest pit. Jesus, David and Jonah also cried from the depths.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 26 – GOD’S DELIVERANCE FROM THE LOWEST PIT AND JEREMIAH’S PERSECUTION - CHAPTER 3:55-57 In the last message we were studying the descriptive verses depicting the suffering experienced by Jeremiah, but in language that could have applied also to the survivors who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wrathful Love Of God - Did God Pour Out His Wrath On Jesus?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 27, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,188 views

    This is a multi-part message - There is a growing belief that God does not need to punish people for sin and that His wrath is directed specifically against all the ungodly behavior and unrighteousness of humanity.

    There is a growing belief in the Church that God does not need to punish people for sin and that His wrath is directed specifically against all the ungodly behavior and unrighteousness of humanity that is damaging them, hurting them, causing them to sin against each other, and anything contrary ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Salvation's Proofs

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Aug 7, 2008
     | 2,472 views

    Salvation should be accompanied by proofs.

    SALVATION’S PROOFS 7/13/08 Romans 5:1-5 1. Therefore = refers to chap 4 & how we are not justified a. Not by works vs. 1-8 b. not by ordinances vs. 9-12 c. not by law obedience 13-25 2. And how we are justified a. by faith 1. PEACE 1 A. Peace with God – Cessation of Hostility 1. gospel : ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Glass avatar

    Why Bother To Be A Christian?

    Contributed by Robert Glass on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,635 views

    Why go to the trouble to be a Christian?

    Why Bother To Be A Christian? Christians were stoned to death Acts 7:59 And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. They were beheaded. (John the Baptist) Mark 6:24.The Apostle Paul was beheaded. Peter was crucified, upside down. And, of all the Apostles ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kelly Hudnall avatar

    Holding Onto Your Faith

    Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 27,324 views

    How to hold onto your faith when life hurts most.

    HOLDING ONTO YOUR FAITH When Life Hurts the Most I. Intro: When was the last time life served you a curve ball? Life has a way of doing that you know? Jesus promised in John 16:33 that we would suffer many of life’s curve balls in life. His exact words were, "in Me you have peace, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    The Beatitudes Series

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,128 views

    This is a study of the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 1st sermon in the series.

    Sermon on the Mount Pt 1 The Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-12 And seeing the multitudes [v. 23-25], He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. (2) Then He opened His mouth and taught them saying: (3) Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blood Bought

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 1, 2012
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     | 6,664 views

    Our Faith comes with a great cost... The Shedding of Blood! Jesus Christ paid the price. He died for us so that we could live for Him.

    Quotes - Giving: Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting. - Princess Elizabeth, Asquith Bibesco We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. - Winston Churchill Sometimes a small thing you do can mean everything in another person's life ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Being The Salt Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,077 views

    Part 2:Sermon on the Mount Series - We are commanded as believers, as followers of Jesus Christ to be the salt of the earth.

    The Great Commission Part 2 – Sermon on the Mount – Salt & Light Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † Jesus cleanses the Temple at the beginning of His ministry † Jesus explains the Holy Spirit to Nicodemus † Jesus explains Salvation to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Robert Glass avatar

    Who's Who In Heaven

    Contributed by Robert Glass on Jul 15, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,337 views

    Heaven and who you will find there.

    Who’s Who In Heaven? By Robert A. Glass (Revelations 22:1-7) Heaven, just the name by itself is a joy to hear. The word just glistens the tongue. Imagination cannot fathom, Heaven. The joy of Heaven, the bliss of Heaven, the magnitude of Heaven, ALL are beyond the mind of man. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ