Sermons on Persecution Of Chistians:

The Intense Trials Of David's Early Life: Victory, Persecution, Battle & Patience

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 24, 2021

The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you go on grieving over Saul? I have rejected him as king of Israel. But now get some olive oil and go to Bethlehem, to a man named Jesse, because I have chosen one of his sons to be king.” -1st Samuel 16:1-2

The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you go on grieving over Saul? I have rejected him as king of Israel. But now get some olive oil and go to Bethlehem, to a man named Jesse, because I have chosen one of his sons to be king.” -1st Samuel 16:1-2 “So Jesse sent for him. He was a handsome, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 1 Samuel 16:1-2, 1 Samuel 16:12-13, 1 Samuel 16:18, 1 Samuel 19:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Apostle Peter's 2nd Sermon, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: 16th Sermon--The Promises, The Prophets, and The Persecutions.

The Apostle Peter’s 2nd Sermon, pt. 2 Acts 3:11-21 Sermon followed a great miracle… Read 11-19 3 pts.: desired a murdered/denied the Lord/must decide to repent! Continuing… v. 19-20 Peter makes 2 promises, if they will repent: 1. Their sins will be blotted out 2. Jesus will return and set up His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Apostle Peter’s 2nd Sermon, Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: 17th Sermon--The Promises, The Prophets, and The Persecutions.

The Apostle Peter’s 2nd Sermon, pt. 3 Acts 3:22-4:4 Last week, the promises: v. 19 Repent, and your sins will be blotted out, and the times of refreshing will come…God’s kingdom/Millennium. Gov’t purified/war and bloodshed past/peace/ecology/infirmities gone/poverty/masses worship God! That’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Be A Daniel: Dare To Pray Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001

Daniel in the face of persecution and threatening circumstances prayed as he always did.

Daniel is an incredible person to look at for a life study. He shows us with living example what it is to live in a society wants nothing to do with God and His Word. Looking to his life we learn how to live in the world around us … to separate ourselves from the grip of the world and at the same ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

I Saw The Tears Of The Oppressed.

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

We should pray for those around the world who are persecuted for their faith.

"I Saw The Tears of The Oppressed..." Ecclesiastes 4:1 When we woke up this morning we made a decision that we were going to go to church. Our decision was based upon ruling out the other options that presented themselves to us. Some of us struggled with whether or not to sleep in since it has ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Driven Into The World Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016

The church at Jerusalem is driven into the world as result of persecution and carries the Gospel everywhere.

SERIES: Adventures in Acts 008 TITLE: The Church Driven into the World TEXT: Acts 8:1-25 INTRO: After His resurrection, Jesus had told His Disciples, "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

You've Heard That

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 28, 2016

Let the blessings of the healing power of Christ Jesus stay life persecutions.

“YOU'VE HEARD THAT...” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 28, 2016) “And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:17-21

Denomination: Friends

Unbelieving Behaviour And The Grace Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 28, 2019

The folly of living as if there is no God. A people made righteous by grace. Their persecution and deliverance.

UNBELIEVING BEHAVIOUR AND THE GRACE OF GOD. Psalm 14. The first verse of this Psalm is well known as an argument against those who deny the very existence of God (Psalm 14:1). I am sure I have heard it preached in that way, I know I have read it so, and maybe have even mentioned it in such a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

China Earthquake

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 19, 2008

A sermon preached in the aftermath of the major earthquake which struck China on 12 May 2008.

1. THE REMARKABLE STRENGTH The combined annual force of earthquakes is equal to 100,000 times the power of the atomic bombs that flattened Hiroshima. Psalm 62:11 "God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God". Matthew 6:13 "For thine is the kingdom, and the power, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 114:1-8

Just A Little While Longer Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008

Whatever trials you’re going through, Jesus calls you to simply remain faithful to Him.

I have to tell you about my experience this week. This week I did something I’ve never done before. This might surprise you, but up until Tuesday, I had never voted in a voting booth. You see, I turned 18 when I was in Basic Training. From that point forward, I always voted absentee. If you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Dedicated Are You To Christ?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2009

The Church needs some fresh blood. Are you willing to give it?

2 Tim 3:12-13 12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. KJV "It must be understod that there are no nominal, halfhearted, lukewarm Christians in Russia or China. The price ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life In The World Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on May 6, 2009

Final sermon in a 3 part series on John 15.

Life in the World Life in the Vine Series, III John 15:18-27 Introduction: Have you ever felt like you have been hostile territory? Let me show you what I mean: Put on LSU jersey and put up LSU banner. Yeah…that is the reaction I expected. I just turned 38, and about half of those 38 years have ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Prince Caspian: Confidence Without Evidence Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 21, 2009

Faith, by definition, requires us to move beyond our senses and our reason into an area that cannot be proven.

Prince Caspian: Confidence without evidence 1 Peter 1:8-9 The children are confronted with a choice. They don’t know which way to go to get across the gorge and meet Prince Caspian. Earlier in the story, Lucy sees Aslan, and points him out to the others. He is guiding them a specific but hidden ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Mennonite

I Dare You To Just ’turn The Other Cheek’ Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Dec 15, 2009

This is another popular spiritual urban legend. A Christian cannot defend himself since he has to turn the other cheek.

Urban Legends Part 5 “Just turn the other cheek” Matt 5:38-39, Luke 4:28-30, John 18:12, Matt 21:12, John 2:13, Matt 26:53 Urban Legend Debunked A. Today is the last sermon in our ‘urban legend’ series. Next week we are going to start a new sermon series called ‘Character Sketches.” We are going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-39

Denomination: Vineyard

Surprised By Joy Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 14, 2011

We should not be surprised by persecution when it comes, nor by the joy we feel when we suffer for Christ.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who went to the perfume counter and told the clerk he'd like a bottle of Chanel No. 5 for his wife's birthday. 1. The clerk smiled and said, “A little surprise, eh?” 2. “You bet,” answered the customer, “She's expecting a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ