SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
  • Home
  • Sermons
  • Search Results: Persecution For Righteousness
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Persecution For Righteousness:

showing 286-300 of 76,927
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Pastor Jeff Hughes avatar

    The Blessing Paradox Part Ii: Persecution, Preservation, Illumination, Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014
     | 3,625 views

    Part II of the series

    Last week, we started this two part "mini-series" of messages in the first part of the Sermon on the Mount, commonly known as The Beatitudes. To the unsaved, they would seem to be insane at first glance: you will be happy if you are poor, if you weep, if you are a 98 pound weakling, if you give ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Bible Church

  • David McNally avatar

    Are You Ready For Persecution?

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Aug 12, 2012
     | 5,529 views

    Christians were persecuted by the Jews, then by the Romans, and by the Nazis and the Communists, and by fundamentalist Muslims and others today. Why should we in the West or US, Canada, Autsralia or New Zealand be excused from suffering for our faith?

    Gospel reading: Luke 21: 5-19 Sermon: Persecution May the words of my mouth ....... In the Gospels Jesus is recorded as saying some lovely things, that we are loved, that we are forgiven, that we are his friends, but in today's Gospel reading, his words are far from lovely. "They will lay hands ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • J. Yeargin avatar

    When They Persecute You Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,812 views

    Jesus warns us that we will have many trials and sorrows. We need to be prepared for those trials and sorrows. Not to worry over them, but not to be naïve. One of our greatest sorrows is when our friends or loved ones come against us for our commitmen

    Tonight we will conclude our study on The Sermon on the Mount. There is still much more that Christ taught in chapter five, but our focus has been primarily focused on the portion that includes “The Beatitudes”. Last week we looked closely at verse 10, and I would like to connect a final study ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Beatitudes - True, Lasting Happiness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 22, 2023
     | 815 views

    How can we find true, lasting happiness, blessedness? Let's find out in Matthew 5.

    What are the secrets of happiness, not just fleeting merrymaking, but that true, permanent happiness, called blessedness? They are not really so secret, but found in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12). Poor in Spirit Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:3 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Expect Persecution, Not Prosperity

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 13, 2022
     | 2,104 views

    You will be confused and doubting God when things fall apart if you are awaiting a golden age when God has promised persecution.

    2 Timothy 3:10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, 11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me. 12 Yea, and all ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Keys To Permanent Happiness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 23, 2023
     | 1,790 views

    What are the secrets of happiness? Are they really secrets or just ignored? Let’s understand secrets of true, permanent happiness, found in the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12.

    What are the secrets of happiness? Are they really secrets or just ignored? Let’s understand secrets of true, permanent happiness, found in the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12. Poor in Spirit And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Falsely Accused

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 21,364 views

    How do we deal with false accusations as we try to live righteously before ungodly and sometimes vindictive people? David gives us five great responses to this type of unfair attack.

    Falsely Accused Prairie Baptist Church – 10/4/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 7 Key verse: Psalms 7:10 - My defense is of God, Who saves the upright in heart. Premise: How do we deal with false accusations as we try to live righteously before ungodly and sometimes vindictive people? David gives us ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • dotun jegede avatar

    Daniel In A Putrefying (Decaying) World Series

    Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Feb 6, 2022
     | 1,743 views

    Daniel 6: 3-5 KJV 3 Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him...

    Daniel 6: 3-5 KJV 3 Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him... 4 Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; for as much as he was ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    The Blessing No One Wants Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 31, 2014
     | 4,345 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

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Discipleship Part 7: Character Traits Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 17, 2011
     | 4,028 views

    Party seven focuses on the character traits of a peacemaker and the persecuted.

    Discipleship Part 7: Character Traits Scriptures: Matthew 5:3-11; Romans 12:18-21; 2 Timothy 3:12-14 Introduction This morning we will conclude this portion of the series dealing with the character traits of a disciple based on the beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. To date we ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    From Persecuting To Preaching Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 24, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,080 views

    This sermon illustrates the necessity of personal evangelism and our atttitudes towards it.

    From Persecuting to Preaching Acts 9:1-22 May 26, 2002 Intro: A. [Transformed by an Elevator, Citation: Owen Bourgaize, Castel, Guernsey, United Kingdom] A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Byrd avatar

    A Message To The Persecuted Church Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,269 views

    Week 5 in a Wednesday evening study in Revelation

    WEEK 5 “A Message To The Persecuted Church” Date: June 26,2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 2: 8-11 Introduction We continue our study in Revelation tonight in chapter 2: 8-11, the 2nd letter to the churches in Asia (modern day Turkey). This letter is specifically directed to the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Hanchett avatar

    Faith Tested By Persecution Series

    Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 4, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,456 views

    Message shows how God uses trials to allow our faith to be tested.

    Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church “But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Faithful In The Face Of Persecution Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 18, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,809 views

    Learning about faithfulness through the examples of Paul and Barnabas

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 14:1-7 TITLE: “FAITHFUL IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION” INTRODUCTION: A. At a retirement home in Florida, a group of residents were discussing their ailments: "My arms are so weak I can hardly lift ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Remembering The Persecuted Church

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,173 views

    Message about how we can remember and become involved with those suffering for the faith.

    Remembering the Persecuted Church Hebrews 13:3; 1 Corinthians 12:26 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church November 9, 2008 Me: This is one of those real somber topics that we’d really rather not think of, at least if we’re honest about it. Talking about persecution doesn’t evoke ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan