Sermons on Persecution Refines:

Between The Times

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 30, 2023

It is possible to live praising God even before we see his promised redemption.

At one point while preparing this sermon I was tempted just to read the article I picked for my closing illustration and sit down. It’s a sermon in itself, and illustrates exactly what I had to say about this passage of Isaiah. But after thinking it over, I felt that the least I could do was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-13, Isaiah 24:1-6, Isaiah 25:7-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Royalty Or Grunt

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 10, 2024

God being for us does not mean a life of ease and some of those living the high life here may find they are lost.

"God is for us. He's not against us." We sing that phrase as if He is going to make our lives all peachy keen with a ton of whip cream. When in reality it may include stones and whips. I am thankful that the OT prophets, the Apostles and all of the martyrs down the ages cannot ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40, Matthew 7:2-23, 2 Peter 2:15-17, Jude 1:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Judgement Begins With The House Of God

Contributed by Paul Green on Mar 12, 2023

God’s judgement is inescapable. How do you think you will fair on that day? What are the deeds in your life that you will need to give account of? Will they commend you or will they condemn you?

Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie's owner decided to clean Chippie's cage with a vacuum cleaner. She removed the attachment from the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:67, James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-4, Hebrews 12:10, Ezekiel 9:6, Jeremiah 25:29, Amos 3:2, 1 Peter 4:12-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Famous Last Words On Evil Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 8, 2024

After exposition of Scripture, answer some questions about evil (Material adapted from Randy Johns at: https://lacoc.org/sermons/revelation-the-last-word-on-evil/)

HoHum: The Four Horsemen formed in 1985 with Ric Flair, Ole and Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard with J. J. Dillon as their manager. In his autobiography To Be The Man, Rick Flair claimed that it was during this interview that Arn Anderson commented: "The only time this much havoc had been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12, 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Famous Last Words On Judgment Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 26, 2024

4 things revealed in the wrath of God from Revelation 15 & 16 (Material adapted from Nancy Guthrie's book on Revelation called "Blessed," chapter 8 entitled, "Blessed by Being Ready for the Return of Jesus")

HoHum: I remember studying Jonathan Edwards sermon, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”, in literature class. “The wrath of God is like great waters that are shut up for the present; they increase more and more, and rise higher and higher, till an outlet is given; and the longer the stream is ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 7:9, Revelation 6:10, Luke 18:8, John 19:30, Matthew 26:39, Galatians 3:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daniel - A Furnace Of Fire Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 26, 2023

Their loyalty to God could not be threatened or coerced or manipulated. It didn’t exist only when times were good and things were going their way, No!! It was constant, fierce and unshakable:

May 27, 2023 Daniel had said that Nebuchadnezzar was the head of gold – GOOD – but he also said that Nebuchadnezzar’s kingdom would come to an end – BAD. After a period of time, Nebuchadnezzar’s pride and arrogance got the better of him and he “forgot” the role the God of the Universe had ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

More Pentecost

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jun 12, 2023

Acts 3 & 4 tell the story of a healing miracle and the pushback against the gospel.

Title: “More Pentecost” Text: Acts 3-4 Subject: How does the Holy Spirit speak and act after the events of Pentecost? Complement: He keeps on filling his people for witness! Preaching idea: The Holy Spirit freshly fills God’s people to empower us for witness. Acts 3 One day Peter and John were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18, Acts 13:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building A Church Of Thessalonica For The 21st Century | A Study Of 1 And 2 Thessalonians | Part 1 | Introduction | Dr. Madana Kumar Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 22, 2024

There are several things we can learn from the church at Thessalonica. In the opening part of this series of studies, Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD takes us through the history behind the Thessalonian Church and gives us several reasons why we should study these epistles.

Building a Church of Thessalonica for the 21st Century: A study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians Part 1: Introduction | Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD We are beginning a series of studies on the Epistles of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. In today’s study we will look into a bit of history, set the context and look into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9, Acts 16:6, Acts 26:19, Acts 16:11-40, Acts 17:5-10, 1 Thessalonians 2:13-14, 1 Thessalonians 3:3, 1 Thessalonians 1:6, 1 Thessalonians 1:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Increasing Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Feb 11, 2024

Paul gives thanks for the church at Thessalonica because they were growing despite persecution. How can we learn to pray from his example?

From time to time, I enjoy reading prayers parents share that were prayed by their children. Here are just a few prayers of thanks that I have come across. Dear Lord, thank you that we can come to church today and thank you that no one got their head crushed or lost their arm on the way here. Dear ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Middle Of The Tribulation Part 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025

First 3 1/2 years of Tribulation.

Event 53 - Jerusalem will be re-established as the center of Jews, (Rev. 11:8). Event 54 - The world leader will sign a peace pack guaranteeing: 1. Seven years safety to Israel. “We shall confirm a covenant with many for one week (sevens),” (Dan 9:27). 2. Probably arrange for Islam to accept the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-6, Revelation 9:6-11, Revelation 11:12

Denomination: Baptist

Docetism Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 18, 2022

Docetism was a refinement of Gnosticism. In the history of Christianity, Docetism is the heretical doctrine that the phenomenon of Jesus, his historical and bodily existence, and above all, the human form of Jesus, was mere semblance without any actual reality.

Docetism Docetism was a refinement of Gnosticism. In the history of Christianity, Docetism is the heretical doctrine that the phenomenon of Jesus, his historical and bodily existence, and above all, the human form of Jesus, was mere semblance without any actual reality. Its followers believed that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Baptist

"What To Do In Troublesome Times"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 5, 2014

Three things you can do when you find yourself in troublesome times.

“What to Do in Troublesome Times” 2-9-14 Matthew 24:1-14 “Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up to him to call his attention to its buildings. “Do you see all these things?” he asked. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

Faithful Followers

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Big Idea: FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS HELP THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD H.

Big Idea: FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS HELP THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD H. Gordon Selfridge built up one of the world's larges department stores in London. He achieved success by being a leader, not a boss. Here is his own comparison of the two types of executives: The boss drives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preaching Jesus Everywhere

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 29, 2004

When the church functions as the body of Christ, members can count on these three: power, persecution and a pathway

THE WINDOW Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Acts 5:16-42 November 28, 2004 god’s family, the church, is certainly not one-dimensional. A great many folks outside the church would look at the church and say ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:16-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Can You Take The Heat Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Expository sermon on the dynamics of persecution and our response to it. Video clip from "The Robe".

Can You Take The Heat? Fortifying the Foundations # 35 John 15:18-16:4[1] 5-16-04 In our text this morning Jesus warns his followers about persecution. Sometimes Christians are suffering persecution and they don’t even realize that what they are experiencing is persecution. In other cases ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic