Sermons on Rejoice In Persecution:

The Persecution Of The Godly Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 31, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical reasons why some people hate godly people and say unkind things to them.

As followers of Christ, we are not immune to persecution and hatred from others. In fact, the Bible warns us that we will face opposition and hostility from those who reject God and His teachings. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical reasons why some people hate godly people and say unkind ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14, Matthew 5:44

Prosperity Or Persecution

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 30, 2020

You cannot find where we are promised prosperity, but you will find many places where we are promised tribulation and persecution.

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

Scripture: Acts 14:19-23, Colossians 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

Persecuted Missions

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 5, 2024

What dangers and blessings await those who dare to share God's Good News in a hostile world? Let's find out in Matthew 10.

What dangers and blessings await those who dare to share the Good News in a hostile world? What authority did Jesus give the twelve disciples? He called his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to throw them out and to heal every disease and every sickness. (Matthew 10:1 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Persecution Of The Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 15, 2024

Acts 4:1-22 shows us how the church handles persecution.

Introduction Open Doors is an organization that monitors the persecution of Christians around the world. According to their 2024 World Watch List, “more than 365 million Christians suffer high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith” (see ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being Persecuted

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 2, 2022

Suffering may not be a common topic of conversation in our lives but suffering for the sake of Jesus, being persecuted because we follow Him, is something Jesus told us to expect.

As we live our Christian lives there are a lot of questions that are related to the Christian Life that don't really fall into life and death categories. Questions like: what's your favorite version of the bible? How can I be a better group member? Or the BIG ALL-IMPORTANT QUESTION: if a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25, John 16:1-4, Romans 8:35-37, 2 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

Persecution Not Prestige

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 21, 2025

Someone failed to tell the Apostles that they were to be the head and not the tail or they would not have suffered so much and only to be executed.

Deuteronomy 28:13 And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them: 14 And thou shalt not go aside from ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:13-14, Hebrews 11:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Persecution Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025

Christian Persecution

Acts 8:1-8 Christian Persecution It's Reality - 1 And Saul was consenting unto his death. It's Rigour - The Time - And at that time The Test - there was a great persecution The Target - against the church which was at Jerusalem; It's Result - The Movement - and they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Enduring Persecution PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Remind believers of the challenges and persecutions they may face as disciples of Christ, but also to assure them of God's constant presence and provision in their lives.

Today’s sermon is a call to arms of sorts, a wake-up call that reminds us of our commitment to Christ and what that can sometimes mean in a world that doesn’t always understand or value such commitment. We're going to explore The Call to Faithful Discipleship, The Reality of Persecution and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-23

Topics: Discipleship

Rejoice Always

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 15, 2023

Thanksgiving and Rejoicing

Rejoice Always 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Good morning, While the Apostle Paul was in prison, awaiting his execution for being a Christ-follower, he said in Philippians 4:4, Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I will say, rejoice! NKJV In the current environment of the world in which we live, being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Haters Hate Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 6, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“Let Haters Hate” Luke 6:17-26 A sermon for 5/9/21 Pastor John Bright Luke 6 “22 Blessed are you when men hate you, And when they exclude you, And revile you, and cast out your name as evil, For the Son of Man’s sake. 23 Rejoice in that day and leap for joy! For indeed your reward is great in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-16, John 16:2, John 9:20-22, Galatians 1:6-9, Galatians 1:10, Acts 5:27-29, Proverbs 29:25-26, Psalm 30:8-11, Luke 6:17-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Rejoice In Suffering!? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 22, 2023

This sermon explores how suffering is an integral part of Christian life, serving as a tool for spiritual growth and deepening our relationship with Christ.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ! It's a joy to be with you all today, standing together in the house of the Lord, united by our shared faith and love for our Savior. You know, it's not always sunny skies and smooth sailing on this voyage of faith we're all embarked upon. There ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Topics: Growing In Christ, Suffering

Rejoice In Hope!

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Mar 16, 2022

This is an unfinished sermon that exposits portions of Romans 12 and then focusses on verse 12. The thoughts about seasons were inspired by a sermon preached by Jeff Arnold entitled "The Season is Certain But Not Final."

Rejoicing In Hope Introduction: Romans 12:9-13 ESV 9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rejoice Always Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

The Apostle Paul writes a letter to the Philippian while under house arrest chained to two Romans guards around the clock. He may also be executed for his faith in Jesus as the Christ. Yet, through it all, Paul is able to rejoice.

A. Philippians 4:4-8 (READ) 1. Today we begin a series of lessons corresponding with our Small Group Study entitled: “ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING” based on the book by Max Lucado, who based his book on this passage. 2. This is a timely SUBJECT, because ANXIETY has greatly increased over the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejoice Anyway!

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 15, 2002

Is your Christmas turning out to be less than ideal? So was the first one. Rejoice anyway!

The Christmas season is a time of celebration, a time of rejoicing. As the song tells us, "It’s the most wonderful time of the year!" And there are dozens more where that came from, Christmas songs exhorting us to rejoice and be of good cheer; songs like "Good Christian Men, Rejoice!" and, "We Wish ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoicing In The Truth

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Jan 26, 2007

A positive response to truth results in rejoicing.

REJOICING IN THE TRUTH Acts 8:26-39 By Cleavon Matthews November 2004 INTRODUCTION It was a time of persecution against the church at Jerusalem. Stephen was stoned. The saints were scattered abroad. Saul was making havoc of the church. Those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ