Sermons on Persecutions:

Watch Out And Take Heed.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 25, 2022

The bookends to this excerpt of Scripture underline the need to be on our guard.

WATCH OUT AND TAKE HEED. Mark 13:9-23. 1. Testimony and Martyrdom. Mark 13:9-13. Jesus warned His disciples that they would face arrests, persecution, interrogation by the synagogue authorities, imprisonment, arraignment before kings and governors – and all because they bore His name. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:9-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Must Obey Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2023

The world is setting itself against the ways of God and persecution is headed our way. How do we prepare ourselves so we can stand firm in our faith. Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

Read text. Pray. Francis Chan has long been a favorite preacher/author of mine. Over the years he has shared many ideas that are very similar to those of our brotherhood. For instance, there’s a meme where he says, “If the Bible and I don’t agree, I must be wrong.” He has spoken of being ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Outline Of Acts 4:1-22

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 4, 2021

Peter and John were arrested after they healed a man born lame, as recorded in Acts 3. Now they're on trial, the next day, before a group of Israel's leaders. What happened next? (This is another outline from a miniseries on Acts I preached several years ago.)

Introduction: In Acts 3, Luke records how Peter and John were on their way to the Temple to observe and take part in the afternoon time of prayer. While on the way there, they saw and then healed a man who had been lame from his birth. Peter preached another message to the crowd who had gathered in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Over Fear Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 5, 2021

1) Faith does not succumb to Fear (1 Peter 3:13-14), 2) Faith has a Foundation (1 Peter 3:15) and 3) Faith has a Freedom (1 Peter 3:16-17).

1 Peter 3:13-17. 13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Other

"The Face Of An Angel- Defending Jesus” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 4, 2022

Now when you have the number of Christians in Jerusalem growing past 5000 to 6000 or 7000 you are going to have logistic problems and jealousy. And they did. The 12 needed help. “Anyone can be great because anyone can serve.” Those are the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

In Jesus Holy Name July 10, 2022 Text: Acts 6 Redeemer Lutheran “The Face of an Angel- Defending Jesus” In the 4th chapter of Acts we are told that if we want to be saved, we should believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. Peter was clear: “Salvation is found in no one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Lutheran

An Outline Of Acts 14

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 2, 2022

Acts 14 contains a record of where Paul and Barnabas ministered after they left Cyprus. They worked in Asia Minor, encountering success but also persecution. But no matter what, they never gave up.

Introduction: Acts 14 records several events during the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas. Some of these events are almost hard to believe but they happened! Once they reached a stopping point, they retraced their steps and returned to Antioch of Syria, reporting all that the Lord had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

"the Crown Of Life" Series

Contributed by John Huyser on Jul 18, 2023

This city’s unique relationship with Rome made Smyrna a primary target for persecution. Assuring them he knows what they are about to go through, Christ promises them (and us) the crown of life.

To best understand the letter to Smyrna, we need to understand this city’s close relationship to Rome and the Empire. Compared to the others, Smyrna and Rome are the most closely aligned for good reason. Two hundred years before Christ, Rome was at war with Hannibal and the Carthaginians. That ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:7-12

Don't Shoot The Messenger

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 19, 2021

Jeremiah was a major prophet in the Old Testament. He was sent to wake up the people of God. The children of Israel were falling away from the Lord God. They began to worship false gods, so the Lord sent Jeremiah to preach a message of repentance and to preach a message of the law.

TITLE: DON’T SHOOT THE MESSENGER SCRIPTURE: JEREMIAH 26:8-15 There is a saying that is heard frequently, “DON’T SHOOT THE MESSENGER!” What it means is whatever the messenger is delivering, it’s not their fault, it’s not their message. • If you don’t like the message, then go to its source ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 26:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

For Christ Sake

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 20, 2021

There is a lot we can for Jesus if we will let him use us for his name sake.

FOR CHRIST SAKE As believers we may have to endure trails. Persecution Matthew 5:11Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Courage Of The Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

THE CRY OF THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF THE CHURCH, IS FOR MEN AND WOMEN COMMITTED TO CHRIST, IN THE FACE OF THE SWORD, TIED TO THE STAKE, IMPRISONED, AWAITING THE AXE, ALL WITH THE SAME COURAGE, NOT TO DENY THEIR FAITH.

THE COURAGE OF THE CHURCH ACTS 4:1-35 OFFERATORY PRAYER HEAVENLY FATHER, IN THE QUIETNESS OF THIS SACRED HOUR, WE HEAR YOUR VOICE CALLING US AWAY FROM THE AFFAIRS OF LIFE THAT OFTEN CLOUD OUR VISION OF YOU. AS WE TURN OUR EYES UPON JESUS, LET THE THINGS OF THIS WORLD GROW STRANGELY DIM IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

It Will Be Worth It All!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 17, 2017

The writer of Hebrews seeks to encourage and remind them that those who are faithful to God have always faced persecution, but that the end result will be a glorious victory even beyond their imagination.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Hebrews 11:32-12:3 "It will be worth it all when we see Jesus, Life's trials will seem so small when we see Christ; One glimpse of His dear face all sorrow will erase, So bravely run the race till we see ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preaching To A Heathen And Superstitious People

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 8, 2014

If you live for Christ, opposition will come.

JUN 2 2013PM Preaching to a Heathen and Superstitious People Acts 14:8-20 There was a preacher who was an avid golfer. Every chance he got, he could be found on the golf course. It was his obsession. One Sunday was a picture-perfect day for golf. The sun was out, no clouds in the sky, and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

An Evil Plan

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 27, 2018

The history of mankind is filled with various attempts to destroy the people of Israel.

A Study of the Book of Esther “An Evil Plan” Esther 3:1-15 The history of mankind is filled with various attempts to destroy the people of Israel. For ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob Comes To Joseph Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 4, 2020

But what ,” said one of the brothers as they were returning home from Egypt , “but what are we going to tell our father?

Jacob comes to Joseph Genesis chapters 46 and 47 The end of chapter 45 gives to us this amazing picture of the brothers heading back to their father in Canaan with the carts and the clothes and the provisions and the donkeys that Joseph gave them and the prospect of having to announce to ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Relationship Of Believers To Religionsists Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 28, 2024

We live in a world of religion and religionists. The world even looks at believers as religionists, but we aren’t.

So far in chapter 15 of the gospel of John we have talked about: • The relationship of Jesus to the people of the world. • The relationship of Jesus to believers. • The relationship of believers to believers. • The relationship of believers to the world. Tonight, we move into chapter 16 and look ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-6

Denomination: Baptist