Sermons on Persecutors:

Patience In Pain Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 31, 2017

God says to the wealthy, wicked oppressor: Weep for your miseries are coming. But He says to you and me who have trusted His Son: Wait for your Master is coming. Don’t quit. Don’t complain, and don’t lose your cool, because Jesus is right at the door!

Once upon a time, there was kindergarten teacher in Texas, who was helping one of her students put on his cowboy boots. He asked for help, and she could see why. Even with her pulling and him pushing, the little boots still didn't want to go on. By the time they got the second boot on, she had ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Confidence In Ministry Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 7, 2018

This passage highlights what is permanent, something on which believers can plant their feet. It will always be there, no matter what changes. It is the gospel message that is preparing all believers for eternity with their loving Creator.

May 27, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.5.b: Confidence in Ministry. (4:16-18) 2nd Corinthians 4:16-18 (NKJV) 16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Lose Your Song

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 13, 2018

What could cause us to lose our song? Imprisonment? Financial setbacks? A major accident? A serious health condition? In the moment of tragedy sorrow is inevitable but what about afterwards? Let's look at some people who sang in 'unsingable' situations.

DON'T LOSE YOUR SONG ARM prison outreach ministries newsletter story, "What would it take to make you lose your song?", by Lester Roloff. "Let me ask you a question. What would it take to make you lose your song? Could you sing in the jail? The Lord taught me to sing in the jail one night. I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:17-26, Acts 16:22-34, Ephesians 5:18-20, Psalm 96:1-6, Colossians 3:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pressing Toward The Prize Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 29, 2018

In this sermon, we discover how Paul was able to finish the Christian race.

Introduction: A. One day the devil gathered all his demons together to review their work. 1. The first demon reported, “I let loose the wild beasts of the desert on a caravan of Christians and their bones are now bleaching in the sand.” a. The devil replied, “What good was that? Now they are dead ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real Transformation Acts 9

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 28, 2018

Seven characteristics of real transformation in a man who comes to the Lord Jesus Christ based on the transformation of Apostle Paul.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Everybody in this world is looking for a need to change. We believe that men ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Real Transformation

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 28, 2018

Seven characteristics of real transformation in a man who comes to the Lord Jesus Christ. Transformation of Apostle Paul.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Everybody in this world is looking for a need to change. We believe that men ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What A Legacy! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 1, 2018

In this summary of the series on the life of Peter, we explore the end of Peter's life left to us through history and tradition, and we explore how to leave a legacy like Peter's.

Introduction: A. There’s a story told of a group of tourists who were on a sightseeing tour of the Holy Lands. 1. The group came to one of the historical areas and a local exhibit owner offered to take the group into his exhibit to see the bones of the apostle Peter, for a small fee, of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Manifesto Of The Unshamed

Contributed by Tim Breen on Jul 11, 2017

The Church today has no reason to cower or shrink. Our moment for strength and service is at hand!

Usage Note: Fellow pastors and teachers – you are welcome to use and distribute this message freely; I have myself learned and borrowed from many Christian leaders in the course of my ministry. If my work is helpful to you, please do me the honor of following me on twitter – @tsbreen – and checking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Find Jesus Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 26, 2017

In Acts 22:1-13, Paul told a crowd how He found Jesus. This sermons explains how you too can find Jesus

How to Find Jesus Series: Acts Chuck Sligh November 26, 2017 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn to Acts 22 INTRODUCTION Illus. – A man, dazed from a knock on the head after falling out of a hunting tree stand, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Be The One?

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 14, 2018

A sermon examining the power of one sold out servant of God.

Will You Be The One? Nehemiah 1:1-11 When D.L. Moody was just starting in the ministry he heard a preacher say, "The world has yet to see what God can do with a man fully surrendered to Him." That night Moody said, "By God’s grace I’ll be that man!" Moody had little formal education, and he was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Grateful Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 3, 2022

Paul is glad for the Colossians' faithfulness, grateful for their faith, love, and hope, and excited that the Gospel was bearing fruit.

Above All: A Study in Colossians Colossians 1:1-8 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 04-03-2022 How to Shoot a Free Throw Free throws are more difficult than you think. Yes, you are not guarded and yes you can take your time. But, there are so many distractions. The crowd ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

David’s 911 Call For Help (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022

Psalm 35 is another of David’s imprecatory prayers.

In it David appeals to a righteous God to send judgment upon the enemies of God, and the persecutors of His righteous people. WHY DID DAVID PRAY SUCH A PRAYER? It is believed that since Old Testament characters did not have the benefit of the New Testament, they did not have a complete revelation ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Thirst/It Is Finished - Palm Sunday 2022 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 10, 2022

What if you spent thirty minutes in solitary thought about one of these seven statements? What if you spent thirty minutes in conversation about one or two of these seven statements? Do a wide sweep in your mind just now and see all those witnessing His crucifixion. Take it all in.

Today is Palm Sunday, the day Jesus Christ enters into the city of Jerusalem to make this memorable last week before His crucifixion. This week means so much as it culminates in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The cross of Jesus means so much even all these years later. Mary George was martyred ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50, John 19:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Church Anniversary Sunday

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022

A man was reading his newspaper early one morning at the breakfast table. His wife came over to him, gave him a hug, smiled, and said, “I bet you don’t know what today is, do you?”

• He looked at her and said, “Of course I know what day it is!” and went back to reading his newspaper. He didn't have a clue. • He thought to himself later, “Is it her birthday? That must be it.” So after he got to work he called the florist and had a bouquet of white roses sent to his wife. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Protects Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 14, 2022

God providentially accomplishes His purposes through people.

This is a picture of Anatoly, a 26-year-old member of Irpin Bible Church in Ukraine. His last act on earth was carrying the suitcase of a young mother and her two children, as they raced across a collapsed bridge. All four died when a bomb landed nearby. After evacuating his wife Diana and other ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-27

Denomination: Baptist