Sermons on Persecution Refines:

Where Is God When I Hurt? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

1 Peter is a book about suffering. It’s about how to live in a hostile culture for faith.

A pastor is cutting his front lawn. He looks up from mowing to see a dump truck back out of his neighbor’s driveway. Yet, the large truck backed over his neighbor’s eighteen month old son. The little boy had been squatting behind the truck’s huge tire. The pastor joined the boy’s hysterical mother ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

How To Respond To Trials Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 25, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: How To Respond to Trials James 1:2-8 I. Introduction A. How many of you have ever used one of these? Show "For Dummies" book. B. When Dan Gookin wrote "DOS For Dummies," the first "For Dummies" book, most bookstore chains didn't want to carry the book at all, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Wake-Up Call

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

God's truth is the best protection against Satan's lies.

Opening illustration: As we moved to our new home in the Middle-East after the government transferred Maureena and me to a previous location in the mountains, we never expected the place to be hiding scorpions, which would show up regularly in our bathrooms and poisonous snakes that would appear in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Among The Lampstands Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 3, 2022

Where is the Lord in the midst of the chaos and struggles of life? John reminds that He is and always has been intimately engaged with His church.

*Neighbor’s ring doorbell. Going off all the time. Means somebody just got their picture taken. * Caught on camera - most folks think it’s just a few times a day. * Depending on where you live/work/shop, it could be about 70x/day. * That number is going up with every Ring doorbell cam that folks ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20, Daniel 7:13, Exodus 28:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Drawing Near To God In Times Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025

In times of trouble, the safest place is not in the arms of people or in the security of possessions—it is in the presence of the Almighty.

DRAWING NEAR TO GOD IN TIMES OF TROUBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 46:1 Supporting Texts: James 4:8, Psalm 34:17-19, Isaiah 43:2, Hebrews 4:16, 2 Chronicles 20:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Times of trouble are inevitable in life. Whether in form of sickness, financial crisis, persecution, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1, James 4:8, Psalm 34:17-19, Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Struggle To Strength Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 5, 2026

A revelation of how God transforms seasons of struggle into platforms of renewed strength, endurance, and victory.

FROM STRUGGLE TO STRENGTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:31 Key Verse: “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” — Isaiah 40:31 (KJV) Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Take Heart: Victory In Christ! John 16:33 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 30, 2024

John 16:33 is a beacon of hope for believers facing the challenges of life. Jesus acknowledges the reality of trials but assures us of His victory and the peace we can find in Him.

Take Heart: Victory in Christ! John 16:33 Introduction Today, we gather around a powerful promise spoken by Jesus in the Gospel of John. In John 16:33, Jesus says: "I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, 1 Peter 4:12, Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 26:3, 1 John 4:4, Romans 8:37, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Pain To Praise

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 27, 2025

Your pain is not the end of your story. If you can praise God in your darkest hour, you invite Him to rewrite your testimony.

FROM PAIN TO PRAISE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 16:16-34 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:1, Isaiah 61:3, Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Habakkuk 3:17-19 INTRODUCTION: Life can bring unexpected seasons of pain, disappointment, and hardship. Even the most faithful believers can find ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Do-Attitudes Series

Contributed by Kelly Dufour on Jan 29, 2009

Today, we will look at the next four Beatitudes which describe what a Christian should do, we’ll call them “The Do-Attitudes.”

The Jesus Code: Part 2 “Do-Attitudes” Sunday, September 21, 2008 Pastor Kelly Dufour Text: Matthew 5:7-12 Introduction: Headline: Man soars three miles above Los Angeles in a lawn chair "aircraft" The incredible flight of Larry Walters, a 33-year-old Vietnam veteran and North Hollywood truck ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Followers

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 4, 2002

God’s Holiness will demand our purification and service!

THE GOD FOLLOWERS MALACHI 2:17-3:18 SUNDAY PM SERVICE SEPTEMBER 29, 2002 INTRODUCTION: A small-town prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand in a trial -- a grand-motherly, elderly woman. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Always Can Have Hope

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 24, 2010

Peter is telling us, as long as our hope is in Christ..there is always hope for the believer.

You always have hope 1Peter 1:3-12 Introduction- 1 Peter 1:3-12 Hope is a funny thing When you have it, you feel like you are on top of the world. When you do not have it, you feel like the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Studies In Revelation: Church Of Pergamos Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a study of the church of Pergamos in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Ephesus-church of the departed love Smyrna-church of fiery persecutions Pergamos-(meaning marriage) church of world ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:13-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Life Of Paul Part Ii Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 26, 2016

This sermon speaks of the transformation of Saul to Paul and his journey of growth in the desert.

INTRODUCTION • Paul was one of those guys who break the mold. • He was wild, crazy, zealous, lost, brilliant, passionate and super focused. • If he was alive today he would be considered a terrorist for killing people for his cause. • Last week we talked about his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:20-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“i Am Redeemed”

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on May 9, 2015

“I Am Redeemed”

Ephesians 5:26-27 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. How is God going to do this. 1 Peter 1:7 That ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Foursquare

Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1 Peter Part 22- " Are We There Yet?" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Sep 4, 2018

part 22 of our 1 Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A study of 1 Peter Part 22 “Are we there yet?” As we near the end of our study of 1 Peter We come to a few more words of hope Let me remind you Peter wrote to believers who Because of their belief No longer felt as if they belonged They had suffered hardships And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10-11

Denomination: Baptist