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  • Dwight Davis avatar

    Free Indeed!

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jan 28, 2024
     | 1,624 views

    This sermon exposes the blatant attack on religious liberty via the pandemic and the less than adequate response from the church. It encourages us to be watchful and aware of how the enemy is working to silence and control even God's people and what we can do to gain the victory!

    Religious Liberty Sermon 2024 (Free Indeed!) It was Patrick Henry that once passionately exclaimed, “Give me liberty, or give me death! The obvious sentiment being that liberty, or freedom is well worth dying for. I don’t know about you, but I’m glad that he and the rest of our founding fathers ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Mike Lewis avatar

    When You Are Reviled Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Nov 28, 2023
     | 1,268 views

    We are at the end of our series on the Beatitudes here in Matthew chapter 5. It has been a great reminder to hear the good news Jesus gives through the introduction of his Great Sermon on the Mount. We are finishing up this week by reading the second half of the last beatitude.

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION OPERATION GREIF The year was 1944. In the runup to Germany’s last major offensive of World War II, Hitler gave orders for English-speaking German soldiers to form a special unit called Panzer Brigade 150. Members of the brigade would pose as American and British ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The Church Of Smyrna: Possessing The Wealth Of Heaven (Revelation 2:8-11)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 18, 2023
     | 1,092 views

    Within the city of Smyrna, there existed a struggling Christian community undergoing intense and withering persecution. The Lord Jesus came to them with a word of comfort for their dark days. Even though they were poor, they were, in fact, rich beyond imagination.

    In our look at the seven churches of Asia Minor described in Revelation, Chapters 2 and 3, we come to the second church the Lord Jesus addresses in terms of testimony and steadfastness to the Gospel. This is the church in the city of Smyrna, which was located about 35 miles north of Ephesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Opportunity To Testify

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 13, 2025
     | 201 views

    We are to live out our faith and testimony despite persecution, rejection, hatefulness and all the world's troubles.

    POPE JOHN XXIII, ONCE SAID, “EVERY CHRISTIAN MUST BE CONVINCED OF HIS FUNDAMENTAL AND VITAL DUTY OF BEARING WITNESS TO THE TRUTH IN WHICH HE BELIEVES AND THE GRACE THAT HAS TRANSFORMED HIM.” WE MUST BE A LIVING WITNESS FOR JESUS. THE EVER-GROWING DARKNESS OF THE WORLD TESTIFIES TO ITS NEED TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Jealousy Follows Favor Series

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Feb 26, 2019
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     | 7,078 views

    No matter what God has called you to be you’ll notice that jealousy inevitably follows after favor. It doesn’t just follow but it hunts and runs after it because others see something in you they either want, need or used to have.

    For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com No matter what God has called you to be it in ministry, business, government, education etc., you will notice that jealousy inevitably follows after favor. It doesn’t just ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 28 – Persecution Of The Righteous With Schemes And Actions; Wickedness Hates Good - Chapter 3:61-62 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 30, 2025
     | 149 views

    We have some insights into the problems Jeremiah faced with schemes against him from vindictive assailants. All day long he had to face their whispers and their hatred. Don’t confine this to Jeremiah because it is rapidly increasing against those who love their Lord. Perilous times are coming.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 28 – PERSECUTION OF THE RIGHTEOUS WITH SCHEMES AND ACTIONS; WICKEDNESS HATES GOOD - CHAPTER 3:61-62 PART [56]. GOD AGAIN HAS HEARD {{Lamentations 3:61 “You have heard their reproach, O LORD, ALL THEIR SCHEMES AGAINST ME.”}} There is parallelism here with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    24 Karat

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,762 views

    For our Remembrance Sunday, when we honor the memories of those members who died since Easter a year ago. God refines each life so it is prepared to receive something imperishable, undefiled, and unfading.

    There have been hints of late that something shiny would be nice. No outright demands, you understand, and no whining. Just a hint that as our wedding anniversary approaches, a little chip of something shiny might be appreciated. Now fortunately we are not yet at the fiftieth year, so it will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith That Is Tested

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,783 views

    Abraham’s life testifies that it is our FAITH that pleases God. But our FAITH must be tested, forging our character and refining our trust to prepare us for the day when our FAITH will become sight.

    FAITH THAT IS TESTED Genesis 22: 1-14 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay October 22, 2006 INTRODUCTION A. About last week’s message. 1. Last week we have learned that trusting the Lord brings: • Deliverance 1. saved us “out from horrible pit;” from helplessness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fire Lord Not The Junk Heap

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 3, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,717 views

    What could be so tragic as to be set aside and declared, “No longer useful to the Lord”? How much better to go through the fires of testing and proving, if in the end you come out refined and purified and able to be used once again by God

    TEXT: Luke 13:49-52 TITLE: THE FIRE, LORD, NOT THE JUNK HEAP! The television personality, Arthur Godfrey, likes to tell the story of his acquaintance with an old blacksmith. He used to watch this man at his work, as he took each piece of metal in his experienced hand to examine it. Some he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In The Fire! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 30, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,516 views

    WHEN the fire comes, don’t let it burn you; instead, let it refine you. How? Don’t be surprised or ashamed by the fire. Instead, be glad in the fire, glory in the fire, and give yourself to God in the fire.

    A man went to see his doctor in a state of high anxiety. “Doctor,” he said, “you have to help me. I'm dying. Everywhere I touch it hurts. I touch my head and it hurts. I touch my leg and it hurts. I touch my stomach and it hurts. I touch my chest and it hurts. You have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Paul Apple avatar

    The God Who Is Supreme

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,174 views

    III. THE GOD WHO IS SUPREME IN SAVING POWER DESERVES OUR UNSWERVING LOYALTY DESPITE THE PRESSURE OF INTENSE PERSECUTION (CHAP.

    III. THE GOD WHO IS SUPREME IN SAVING POWER DESERVES OUR UNSWERVING LOYALTY DESPITE THE PRESSURE OF INTENSE PERSECUTION (CHAP. 3) Background: Daniel and his friends were in a pagan environment that was hostile towards the worship of the true God. They faced the dilemma of remaining faithful to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Submission To Civil Authorities

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,354 views

    Submission to Civil Authorities is the Only Answer to Persecution and the Best Way to Glorify God (2:13b-17) 1.

    Submission to Civil Authorities is the Only Answer to Persecution and the Best Way to Glorify God (2:13b-17) 1. Description of Such Conduct a. Fundamental Responsibility is Submission b. Danger to Avoid is the Misuse of Our Spiritual Freedom (:15) c. The Special Honor We Give to Civil ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim George avatar

    Rescue Mission Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Sep 18, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,777 views

    Consider how James ends. James is writing to a severely persecuted and battered people. He is on a rescue mission and there is no time for pleasantries!

    “Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.” (James 5:19-20) There are many famous last words in the annals of history. Lou Gehrig ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Faithful In Our Witness Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 3, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,575 views

    A vibrant church is faithful in its witness even through persecution. Lessons for us from peter and John facing the Sanhedirn.

    One of the most tragic events during the Reagan Presidency was the Sunday morning terrorist bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut, in which hundreds of Americans were killed or wounded as they slept. Many of us can still recall the terrible scenes as the dazed survivors worked to dig out their ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Validation Of The Transformation

    Contributed by Mike Hays on May 15, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,696 views

    Paul’s past and teachings raised eyebrows and brought persecution, but Paul continued to live his life for the glory of God.

    “Validation of the Transformation!” Galatians 1:11-24 This past week I have been studying our Scripture for this morning found in Galatians 1:11-24. You can sum up Paul’s intent with one simple sentence: Paul was defending the fact that he had received his message of salvation by grace through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ