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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Seven Churches Revealed—last Man Standing.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 21, 2020
     | 2,344 views

    Today we’re looking at the seven churches of Revelation. They were real churches just like Crane Eater Community Church. They existed at the end of the first century in what is today the nation of Turkey.

    The Seven Churches Revealed—Last Man Standing. Revelation 2:8-11NLT I titled this message 'Last Man Standing' because when your faith is completely shaken and trials are chasing your peace away and tribulations are pressing your hope into despair. When all your friends have walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Christian’s Stand Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 10, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,556 views

    What Christians are suppose to stand for in the morden world.

    I. Taking our stand according to the Scriptures {I Corinthians 15: 1-2} A. As Christians, we constantly battle or fight against {Ephesians 6: 10-18} 1. Powerful evil forces led by Lucifer, who is a vicious fighter {I Peter 5:8-11} 2. He attacks the sick, young and straggling 3. He ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Christian’s Obligations Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 11, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,148 views

    Much has changed in the past 10 years since our country was attacked. Some feel that the increased role of government in our lives has been too much. As Christians, what are our obligations to the civil authorities as well as to those whom we live in th

    Our Obligations as Christians The Christians’ Obligations to the Powers that Be We should Submit to them The Christians’ Obligations to the People by Me We should Love them Video Slide Good morning. It is hard to believe that it has been 10 years since America was attacked by terrorists on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Christian’s Perspective

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 2, 2022
     | 2,574 views

    A man read an ad in the newspaper that said, "Hunting dog for sale, $2500.00, but well worth it."

    He called the number and the man told him that he had to see the dog in action before he would pay that much. The next morning they met and went hunting. The dog flushed two birds from a clump of bushes, and when they fell into the water, the dog walked on top of the water, grabbed the birds, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Message 8 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5 – Persecution, Discipline And Tribulation; What’s The Difference? – Part 2 (Verse 9) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 30, 2022
     | 1,530 views

    What is the difference between God’s wrath and God’s discipline? We look into tribulation, persecution and discipline, and look at 4 reasons Christians can have difficulties. Remember this – godly living produces persecution. Trees standing against the wind have the strongest trunks.

    MESSAGE 8 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5 – PERSECUTION, DISCIPLINE AND TRIBULATION; WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? – PART 2 (Verse 9) REVISION FROM PART 1 We have been examining 1Thessalonians 5:9 and looking at the wrath of God. This is our focus verse again for Part 2 of the study on this verse – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Standing Strong

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 16, 2022
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    God is reminding us that trials are a part of the Christian life. Jesus never glossed over the challenges we face as His children. God reminds us that whatever trial we face, He is there waiting for us to turn it over to Him and stand strong.

    I want you all to think back with me as we begin this morning. Many of us looked forward to leaving high school behind with all of its challenges. Then we began to experience a whole new set of challenges in college or in the workplace. We began wondering what direction we were going to take in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persecution--Coming To A Church Near You? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 14, 2021
     | 1,452 views

    We have two challenges: to make faith in Our Lord known and to so act that Americans turn back to Christ and the Church and repent and are healed. And at the foundation of that effort, we must pray, pray, pray.

    Feast of St Agnes 2021 Saint Agnes was martyred in the persecution of Diocletian, right about the year of our Lord 303. Now we in the United States tend to think in terms of four to eight years, the length of a presidential administration. But just imagine what life was like in the last half of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Lesson 3: Praying Through Persecution

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 620 views

    Learning how to pray against those who attempt to harm you or your family.

    A. 1 PETER 4:12-19 “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying Through Persecution Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019
     | 4,529 views

    Your suffering guarantees your present faith and your future fate.

    A. 1 PETER 4:12-19 “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing Joy In Persecution, Part I Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Aug 1, 2008
     | 4,905 views

    A consideration of how we can experience joy even in the midst of persecution, when we are persecuted for the RIGHT REASON.

    Title: Experiencing Joy In Persecution, Part I: Persecuted For The Right Reason Series: The Joy of the Christian Life (Sermon # 3) Text: Phil 1:12-13 Date Preached: Aug 3, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 (All Rights Reserved) Introduction A. An “oxymoron” is a figure ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Paul Views Of Persecution And Power Encounters

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,269 views

    Paul Views of Persecution and Power Encounters

    Paul Views of Persecution and Power Encounters Paul, as many Christian leaders in Africa, have not been strangers to persecution, misunderstandings, and imprisonment for the sake of the truth. Part of the promise of living Godly in Christ Jesus involves abuse. Just as Paul suffered persecution so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Hans Krause avatar

    I Will Not Keep Silent!

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,333 views

    Why are people so passionate to kill and torture good and innocent people who bring them God's good news? And what makes the gospel so compelling, that others will not keep silent about it?

    [Sermon preached on 14 January 2018, 2nd Sunday after Epiphany / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Over the past few weeks I had a great opportunity to catch up with reading books that I have wanted to read for a long time. I would like to mention two books, in particular. The first is a book by John ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    We Witness Despite Persecution And Exile Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 8, 2018
     | 3,160 views

    Preaching and living a lifestyle conditioned by the precepts of the Gospel is not a particularly popular path, and may get you shunned, even exiled.

    Thursday of 23rd Week in Course 2018 St. John Chrysostom Today I am celebrating the sixteenth anniversary of the ordination of the diaconate class of 2002, and therefore my own ordination. As a preacher, it’s particularly happy to be ordained on the feast of St. John Chrysostom, who is the patron ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Godly Life Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 35 ratings
     | 18,637 views

    Living the godly life. What is it? What will it take? 1- The godly life will center on Christ 2- The godly life will bring on persecution 3- The godly life will rely on scripture

    INTRO.- The Godly life is NOT what many people want. I think many people would rather have the world and all of its goodies. ILL.- How would you like to own a 5000 square foot home with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, three car garage, etc.? We’re talking $500,000 to $600,000 home. And let’s say you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Wolfe avatar

    The Testing Of The Faithful

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,091 views

    The trial and testing of the faithful

    Daniel 3-The Three Faithful Friends of Daniel are Tested I. Nebuchadnezzar’s Golden Image Set Up for Worship (v.1-7) A. The Image Description (v.1) B. The Call of Image Worship to Leaders (v.2-7) 1. The Leaders ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible