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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Responding To Persecution Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 18, 2019
     | 6,629 views

    We must keep speaking even when told not to.

    Responding to Persecution Acts 4:1-22 Rev. Brian Bill November 16-17, 2019 Imagine a church that lives on mission by gathering with God’s people, by growing in their faith, by giving what God has given to them and by going with the gospel, all for the glory of God. This church is known as a place ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Responding To Persecution Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 8, 2023
     | 1,389 views

    Will we experience increased persecution in the days ahead? If so, will we respond in a way that facilitates the work of the Holy Spirit, or will we respond in the flesh, pursuing worthy goals in an unworthy manner? Message examines biblical revelation of how to respond.

    Intro Persecution: Will we experience increased persecution in the days ahead? If so, will we be prepared and equipped to handle it well? These are questions that naturally arise as we read our text today. It’s found in Matthew 5:10--12: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Respond To Persecution

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 6, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,299 views

    We live in a world that is loath to experience any persecution for the sake of righteousness, truth and enduring freedom. No wonder we see reports on TV that continually promotes victimology in their daily reports. However, Jesus reminds Christians that

    How To Respond To Persecution (John 15:20) We live in a world that is loath to experience any persecution. Few seem willing to endure hardship for the sake of righteousness, truth and enduring freedom. No wonder CNN and the New York Times continually promotes victimology in their daily reports. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Respond To The Persecution Of Christians

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,329 views

    1. Realize that persecution of the Godly is a normal part of the maturing process for every Christian.

    1. Realize that persecution of the Godly is a normal part of the maturing process for every Christian. Remember that God is working His will in ways that we cannot see or appreciate at the time. One old hymn says, "Must Jesus bear the cross alone and all the world go free. No there's a cross for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Four Last Things And Responding To Persecution Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 16, 2019
     | 1,346 views

    Many today, seeing Western culture disintegrate as it abandons Christian living and teaching, tell us that serious Christians need to flee the cities and establish new Christian communities of virtue.

    Tuesday of the 33rd Week in Course 2019 Saints Severinus, Exuperius, & Felician The sources tell us that Marcus Aurelius “was Roman emperor from [AD] 161 to 180 and a Stoic philosopher. He was the last of the rulers known as the Five Good Emperors, and the last emperor of the Pax Romana, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Alien Life Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 5, 2012
     | 4,181 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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    An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 3: Responding To Persecution With Joy

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,525 views

    This is study three on a series on 1 Peter

    An Exposition of 1 Peter, part 3: Responding to Persecution with Joy 1 Peter 1:6-9 Introduction In the last study, we discovered that Peter has reminded us of the true state of affairs. We have been chosen, and are therefore special to Him. We also saw that this was accomplished by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Responding To Ridicule

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 18, 2010
    based on 65 ratings
     | 11,029 views

    When reason fails, some turn to ridicule. They choose laughter over logic. Should the Christian respond? If so, how? Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Responding to Ridicule Nehemiah 4:1-3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Responding2Ridicule.html Sanballat has always lived in every time, and taken form in every church. He and others like him believe if God's kingdom is built up it will hurt their cause. They don't want to see it happen. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding To Opposition Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,821 views

    THE PASSAGE BEFORE US THIS MORNING IS THE RESULT OF ACTIVITIES IN THE PREVIOUS CHAPTER. IF YOU WERE TO FLIP THE PAGE BACK INTO CHAPTER 3, YOU WOULD SEE THAT PETER AND JOHN, WHILE WALKING UP TO THE TEMPLE, ENCOUNTER A MAN WHO CANNOT WALK, AND THROUGH THE

    RESPONDING TO OPPOSITION ACTS 4:16-22 Proposition: OUTWARD OPPOSITION NEEDS TO BE RESISTED AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST. Introduction: THE PASSAGE BEFORE US THIS MORNING IS THE RESULT OF ACTIVITIES IN THE PREVIOUS CHAPTER. IF YOU WERE TO FLIP THE PAGE BACK INTO CHAPTER 3, YOU WOULD SEE THAT PETER AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Response To Persecution

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 27, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,427 views

    Jesus promised us persecution, though we have not experience a great deal in the US. But those days will change. How should we respond?

    Passage: Matthew 10:17-33 Intro: Wartime is different than peacetime. 1. war has it’s rules, but when the purpose is killing the enemy, the rules only limit the how. PP Geneva Convention 2. terrorism has introduced a whole new element of modern warfare. 3. use of civilians as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Responding To Enemy Behavior

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,729 views

    Believers should respond to opposition with love, prayer and a witness for their Savior.

    Responding to Enemy Behavior Matthew 5:43-48 INTRODUCTION A. Lifeguard rescuing a drowning person. 1. Suppose it was your best friend or just a casual acquaintance. 2. We would probably risk our life to save them. 3. But suppose the drowning person was a contemptible person, your enemy. 4. Someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Benefits Of Persecution Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 16, 2023
     | 2,153 views

    In this exposition of Jesus's 8th Beatitude ("Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake"), we explore biblical revelation as to why persecution is a blessing, more specifically, what are the benefits of persecution for God's people.

    Intro We are considering the 8th Beatitude in Matthew 5:10: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Persecution is a major theme in Scripture. We see it in the first family; it runs all through the Old and New Testaments; and in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Expect Persecution Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010
     | 4,584 views

    We can expect persecution because Jesus was persecuted, because the world hated Him first and will hate us who love Him.

    Expect Persecution Faith Expectations Part 6 06/08/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. I know it is probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by David Swanger on Feb 27, 2013
     | 4,705 views

    Called to live a beatitude kind of life, the hard reality is anyone who lives out the first seven beatitudes is guaranteed at some point to experience the eighth.

    Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Jesus ends the beatitudes by saying “Blessed are those persecuted, reviled, and spoken against.” Would anyone care to get in “the blessed line?” Most of us prefer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Support From A King Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 3, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,491 views

    Those who spend their efforts to destroy God’s work are fighting for a lost cause. God will Triumph. A little faith overcame opposition. Through faith the Israelites overcame apathy. There is so much we can do as Christians with the Holy Spirit through faith.

    The noted 18th century French Philosopher Voltaire (1694-1778) was a renowned Atheist. He criticized the Bible and he claimed that “One hundred years from my day, there will not be a Bible in the earth except one that is looked upon by an antiquarian curiosity seeker.” A few decades after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist