Sermons on Praying For Persecuted:

Someone Is Praying For You - Praying For One Another

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

We need to cover one another with prayer. How else will we make it, unless we are lifting up one another to the Lord, believing that He will make the difference in us and in those around us?

Someone is Praying for You I. Examples of Prayer -The Fact of Prayer Colossians 1:3 3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, -The Frequency of Prayer Colossians 1:9 9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When It's Hard To Pray, Pray Harder!" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 20, 2012

It would be my guess that the most powerful prayer that Jonah ever prayed was in the belly of a fish. It’s possible that the most powerful prayer you have ever prayed was when you were in trouble as well. If crisis drives us to pray that's a good thing!

When it’s hard to pray, Pray Harder! Jonah 2:1-10 Sometimes what you think might do you in will be the one thing that saves you. Sometimes the worst possible thing that can happen to you is exactly what you need. Sometimes the thing you fear the most is the very thing that will turn your ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Teach Us To Pray - Praying With Excellence Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 18, 2013

LORD TEACH US TO PRAY. Each of these 4 key phrases holds immeasurable meaning! May we be encouraged by each of these words.

TEXT: Luke 11:1 TITLE: “Teach us to Pray with EXCELLENCE -- Part 1” TOPIC: PRAYER OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 6th 2008 PROP.: LORD TEACH US TO PRAY. Each of these 4 key words holds immeasurable meaning! May we be encouraged by each of these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

News From The Front Lines Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 19, 2011

Part 1 of a series of messages on the book of Philippians. This message addresses our need to remember the persecuted church around the world.

Text: Philippians Chapter 1:1-14 Title: News from the Frontlines Introduction 2 Saturday’s ago a few of us went to the “Voice of the Martyrs” conference in Worcester and we learnt about how much persecution Christians suffer in other parts of the world. Seeing the pictures and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

318 - Righteous Living Produces Persecution Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Mar 5, 2005

WHY ARE CHRISTIANS PERSECUTED? WHAT TO DO WHEN PERSECUTED? WHAT IS THE REWARD FOR THE PERSECUTED?

Sermon Study #318 - RIGHTEOUS LIVING PRODUCES PERSECUTION Key Passage: Matthew 5:10-12 - Blessed are those who are persecuted (suffer, pressed forward) because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [11] "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Rev.# 5 ~smyrna The Persecuted Church Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 13, 2009

The time of this church period, SMYRNA, was from about 100-350 A.D. Of the 7 messages to the 7 churches, this one, the message to Smyrna, is the shortest, only 4 verses. This church of Smyrna and also the 6th church, Philadelphia, are the only 2 churches

REV.#5(SMYRNA) ~2:8-11 5-16-09 Today we’ll continue our study of the Book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, this is our 5th study. Last time we talked about the 1st Church of the 7 that the Lord tells us of in Chapters 2 & 3, we talked about the Church of Ephesus, the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pilgrim's Path Part-8 The Persecuted

Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 24, 2009

We, like those pilgrim forefathers of the Church in America and the Early Church, are called to be fools for Christ!

The Pilgrim’s Path Part-8, Mathew 5:1-12 The Persecuted Introduction One hundred Puritans sail across the ocean on the “Mayflower” and in New England find a home where they can serve God according to the dictates of their conscience. Persecution in England being continued, men cross the Atlantic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Blessing That No One Wants: Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 19, 2011

This beatitude speaks of a blessing no one wants – the blessing that comes to those who are persecuted for righteousness sake.

“The Blessing No One Wants: Blessed Are The Persecuted.” Matthew 5:10-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for right-eousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Persecuted For Righteousness’ Sake! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 14, 2013

People often dislike or despise something or someone that is different, and that is why, Christians can become the victims of discrimination and persecution

Matthew 5:10-12-Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are We To Prepare Ourselves For Persecution?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 30, 2025

We should not be afraid of what may happen to us because of our faith. Trust in God to help guide us through what we may face.

Why Are We to Prepare Ourselves for Persecution? Matthew 10:16-42 In verses sixteen - eighteen: The resistance of the Pharisees would resemble assaulting wolves. The only expectation that the disciples have is to seek their Shepherd for assurance. We might even confront comparable aggression. Like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fleeing Persecution (1 Samuel 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 17, 2025

Should we walk away from those who don't want to hear the Gospel, or flee those who persecute us for it? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 21.

Are there situations to walk away from or even flee? What if people refuse to listen to the Gospel or worse, persecute us? Is mercy more important than sacrifice? Let’s begin in 1 Samuel 21. Did David understand that eating the shewbread, putting hunger ahead of the letter of the law, was innocent ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Trials And Persecutions Drive Us Onward.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 6, 2022

In Acts 13, Paul and Barnabas Are Sent to the Gentiles. They travel through the Antioch region. I call it, “The Antioch calling.” Paul preaches while going back into history, He points out how men and women of God were terribly mistreated. But they kept living...

Trials and Persecutions Drive Us Onward. Acts 14:1-25TPT In Acts 13, Paul and Barnabas Are Sent to the Gentiles. They travel through the Antioch region. I call it, “The Antioch calling.” Paul preaches while going back into history, He points out how men and women of God were terribly mistreated. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-25, Isaiah 14:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christians Are Persecuted Severely Worldwide: Ancient Thessalonica To The Modern Era

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Did you know that today in our modern world Christianity is the number one most persecuted religion in the world? Christians face murder and death for their faith every day.

Did you know that today in our modern world Christianity is the number one most persecuted religion in the world? Christians face murder and death for their faith every day. A great deal of persecution occurs in the following countries: Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Syria, Iraq, India, China, and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:10-12, 1 Thessalonians 1:3-6, Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Praying For The Right Things Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

In the light of the Lord’s impending return, we’re to pray that our faith will grow and that our love will increase. Since those who don’t know God will be punished when Christ appears, we must avoid mediocre spirituality and apathetic prayers.

Praying for the Right Things One of my favorite commercials is for a cell phone company in which cellular static has caused some confusion between a married couple. The wife had just asked her husband to bring home “a movie, something old.” The husband however, thought she said, “Bring home a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With Great Expectation Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 31, 2007

This sermon encourages believers to pray with great expectations because God sees out trials, God hears our prayers and God will deal with our enemies.

Subject: Praying With Great Expectations Acts 12:5-25 Introduction: The graphic scene of Acts 12 is not strange to the Church. The church has always faced opposition. Since its inception, the devil has been trying to stop the church and even to destroy the church. But each persecution has cause the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Methodist