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    Prosperous And Foolish

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 29, 2023
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    We in the West think we are smart, but we are not wise.

    Acts 14:19 And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead. 20 Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jerusalem- Shaken Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 21, 2024
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     | 2,134 views

    This is the 47th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

    Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#47] JERUSALEM- SHAKEN Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. The City of Jerusalem is going through a shaking right now. On the 14th, there were explosions visible in the air over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Samson: Enigmatical Lesson 7

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 29, 2024
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    Everything outside God’s will is lost time.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why does God allow persecution? To draw us to Himself. “The children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the Lord, and the Lord delivered them into the hand of the Philistine forty years” (13:1). 2. Forty years is wasted time. a. Not for God’s preparation. b. Everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Having Faith When Times Are Hard

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 28, 2024
     | 1,885 views

    So now that each of us has examined our spiritual faith, what do we do with it? What part does it play in our lives?

    Off and on in the past couple of months, we have been talking about faith and how it plays a part, a vital part in our spiritual lives. So now that each of us has examined our spiritual faith, what do we do with it? What part does it play in our lives? Over the next 6 weeks or so I want to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power Up! Dare To Believe, Living Right Side Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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     | 698 views

    Explore the transformative power of faith, especially during trials, and encourage believers to live righteously and dare to believe, even in challenging circumstances.

    Good morning, Church Family! Today, we're going to talk about something that resonates with us all, and that's the power of faith in trials, living right side up, and daring to believe. Our conversation is centered on Hebrews 9:11-14 and Philippians 2:12-13. Hebrews 9:11-14 says, "But when Christ ...read more

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    Jesus Before All Else

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 1, 2025
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    To be a true disciple of Christ, to be assured of eternal life, we must never be ashamed to confess His holy name. We must also be willing to follow Him always, forsaking our own desires and even our family and friends.

    I have entitled our message, “Jesus Before All Else.” Author Mike Mazzalongo wrote a book entitled Jesus Above All Else. He says that Jesus told His followers, “in no uncertain terms, that in order to be His disciple they must place Him above all else.” He explains that “above all else” means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sticks And Stones Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 28, 2025
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    A rhyme from my childhood: “Sticks and stones my break my bones but words can never hurt me.” I wish that were true because so many today are living in a life of distress because of words.

    “Sticks And Stones” Acts 14:19-23 A rhyme from my childhood: “Sticks and stones my break my bones but words can never hurt me.” I wish that were true because, so many today are living in a life of distress because of words. In our walk with Paul and Barnabas we see this rhyme in reality. Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025
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     | 65 views

    Jesus knows our suffering, calls us to courageous faithfulness amid trials, and promises eternal life to those who endure with Him.

    Some of us walked in today with hearts that feel threadbare. Bills stack up. Doctors call back. Friends pull away. Tears fall in the dark, and worries pace the floor at 3 a.m. You wonder, Does Jesus see this? Does He know my name? Does He care about my pain? Smyrna asked the same questions. They ...read more

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025
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    Amidst a troubled world, Jesus calls us to courageous endurance, promising his presence and transforming our hardships into opportunities to bear witness to him.

    Some weeks the headlines feel heavy, don’t they? Nations rattling sabers, markets jumping, storms brewing, friendships fraying. You read another alert on your phone and feel that tug of worry in your chest. Will my kids be okay? Will my job hold? Will the world ever quiet down? You’re not alone. ...read more

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    There's No Stopping The Mission Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,664 views

    Stephen had just been stoned, and the church again is faced with persecution but to the extreme order. They the church was being persecuted by the persecutor of persecutors, a man by the name of Saul.

    THERE’S NO STOPPING THE MISSION Acts 8:1-4 There is a story told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up with. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that happens as being (positive or negative) remarking for the positive “This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beatitudes - Continued - 4 Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 14, 2016
     | 3,794 views

    Blessed are the pure in heart, the peace makers, and those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake

    I. Introduction A. Two gas company servicemen, a senior training supervisor and a young trainee, were out checking meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck the end of the alley and worked their way to the other end. At the last house, a woman looking out her kitchen window ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christopher Columbus

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 10, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,831 views

    A sermon for Columbus Day on Faith, Hope, Love and Persecution.

    Sermon for 10/9/2005 Christopher Columbus Introduction: A. October 12, Wednesday, is Columbus Day. It is the day that he landed in America. We celebrate it tomorrow so that those who work government or bank jobs can have a long weekend. B. Many of us know, In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living For The Will Of God

    Contributed by Carl Palatino on Dec 9, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,095 views

    To bear trials, and to the encouragements to a holy life, notwithstanding in persecutions.

    LIVING FOR THE WILL OF GOD I Peter 4:1-6 Introduction: 1 Peter chapter 4 relates principally to the manner in which those to whom the apostle wrote ought to bear their trials, and to the encouragements to a holy life, notwithstanding their persecutions. Peter had commenced the subject in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Alien Life Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 5, 2012
     | 4,827 views

    How should Christians respond to persecution and to suffering in the world?

    This passage introduces the epistle’s section on Christian living and its overall theme. To borrow from Francis Schaeffer, it is “How Should We Then Live?” How should Christians conduct themselves in a world that is nonChristian, i.e. where the citizenry do not acknowledge Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The World Hated Me First

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 3, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,036 views

    Why are Christians persecuted for proclaiming a message of redeeming love?

    The World Hated Me First John 15:18-25 This passage occurs in the middle of what is called Jesus’ farewell sermon to his disciples which begins proper after Judas goes off to betray Him. Jesus, even before the Last Supper worked to prepare them for what was about to happen. He told them that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible