Sermons on respond to persecution:

The Noise Of Battle

Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 2, 2004

In observance of the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, we must understand that persecution is a battle that is real.

The Noise of Battle International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Intro: Video from Open Doors In the 20th century more believers were martyred for their faith than all the previous centuries combined. An estimated 200 million Christians currently live in areas where their faith in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Following In Jesus' Footsteps Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 7, 2006

As Christ’s followers WE should expect persecution and many believers are being persecuted today.

“Following in Jesus’ Footsteps” John 15: 18 – 25; 16: 1 – 4a; Acts 5: 41, 42 Introduction Nov. 26, 2005: Canadians Jim Loney, 41, and Harmeet Sooden, 32, and Briton Norman Kember, 74, and American Tom Fox, 54, all Christian peacekeepers, are kidnapped in Baghdad by a group calling itself Swords ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Deal With Emotional Scars? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 11, 2019

Romans 12:9-21

SCARS - How Do I Deal with Emotional Scars? January 15, 2023 Romans 12:9-21 Introduction: “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” I think that is one of the most powerful phrases in the Bible…it punches me in the chest with its simple power. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Team Extreme" Series

Contributed by Kendall Hicks on Apr 25, 2016

The idea for this series came from a series of the same name that is offered free by Life.Church. You can find it at open.church. There you will find videos, transcripts, outlines, and graphics. This message is loosely based on the life.church series.

INTRO: For the last few weeks, we’ve been a series on the family called “Bless This Home.” During this time, we have taken a few of Jesus’ beatitudes from Matthew 5 and have applied them to our families. You’ll remember that we defined BLESSED as having a much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Him Who Has An Ear Hear...

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 30, 2008

For us to be effective in our Christianity, we have to hear the voice of God, recognize the Voice of God and respond to the Voice of God.

June 1, 2008 Morning Worship Text: 1 Samuel 3:1-21 Subject: Hearing God’s Voice Title: Let Him Who Has Ears Hear… Last week I spoke to you about how America is following in the footsteps of Europe in becoming basically, and anti-Christian nation. I found it interesting in these last couple of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thy Will Be Done Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 7, 2016

Do we really want to know and do God's will?

SERIES: The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed #5 TITLE: Thy Will Be Done TEXT: Matthew 6:1-10 INTRO: Once upon a time there was a man who went hunting. He was hunting bears. As he trudged through the forest looking for bears, he came upon a large and steep hill. He climbed the hill and, just as he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Part 7 - The Accomplishments Of Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 26, 2020

What is it we accomplish in our life of worship? Do our gathering, singing, listening, preaching accomplish something or it is merely a religious exercise?

The Accomplishments of Worship www.gracecommunity.com Reporters and city officials gathered at a Chicago railroad station one afternoon in 1953. The person they were meeting was the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize winner. A few minutes after the train came to a stop, a giant of a man - six feet four inches ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 4:7, Mark 16:16-20, Psalm 24:1, Luke 6:38, Revelation 4:11, 1 Peter 1:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Triumphant Entry Of The Messiah (Luke, Part 9) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 21, 2022

Jesus is moving towards His ultimate purpose and He arrives in the epicenter of “God’s people - Jerusalem”. It’s critical to realize this is for God’s glory - for Him to do this publicly - to show how committed God is to us.

The triumphant entry of the Messiah (Luke, Part 9) Luke 19:29-44 Introduction / Recap - The study of Luke is an interesting one for believers to explore -- We see Luke’s interest in humanity (it’s genuine, rem: career as a physician) -- We also get to experience how Jesus interacts with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44, Isaiah 50:7, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Living Witness Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on May 20, 2007

Peter’s purpose is to tell his audience how to respond and stand fast in the Godly loving lifestyle in the midst of suffering and persecution of their faith. Living for God and not your circumstances! Living a life of hope, holiness and love in the mids

Be A Living Witness (1 Peter 2:11-3:12) Be a Witness: Personally (Holiness) (the key Center, Verse 2:12) 11 Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

To The Church Of Thessalonica Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 4, 2024

Both of the letters to Thessalonica address issues many churches face today such as how to be blameless, keeping the marriage bed pure, believing in but one God, handling persecution God’s way, should those able to do so work and many more topics!

Thessalonians 1 & 2 Thessalonians Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 During Roman rule (167 BC to Ad 395) Thessalonica functioned as one of the most important cities in all of Macedonia. The city was founded by king Cassander who solidified twenty-six villages in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrected Redeemer Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 15, 2012

1) Arrest for the Redeemer (Acts 4:1-4), 2) Accusation for the Redeemer (Acts 4:5-7), 3) Apologetic for the Redeemer (Acts 4:8-13)

"Resurrected Redeemer" Acts 4:1-13 (p.911) Everton Community Church September 16, 2012. Conflict began this week with an attack that killed four Americans in Libya, including the U.S. ambassador. It was an organized two-part operation by heavily armed militants that included a precisely timed raid ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Other

When Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 2, 2011

Pastor Lee Strobel commissioned a national survey and asked people what question they’d ask if they could only ask God one thing. The Number One response was: “Why is there suffering in the world?” Why does God allow the righteous to suffer? I mean, I’m

WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE INTRODUCTION: Pastor Lee Strobel commissioned a national survey and asked people what question they’d ask if they could only ask God one thing. The Number One response was: “Why is there suffering in the world?” Why does God allow the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discipleship Part 7: Character Traits Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 17, 2011

Party seven focuses on the character traits of a peacemaker and the persecuted.

Discipleship Part 7: Character Traits Scriptures: Matthew 5:3-11; Romans 12:18-21; 2 Timothy 3:12-14 Introduction This morning we will conclude this portion of the series dealing with the character traits of a disciple based on the beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. To date we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth Or Consequences For Truth Tellers

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 13, 2018

When John told the truth against political power (Herod) there were consequences. The same was true for Jesus, his followers. The 'values" of the world does not always appreciate the "truth" God offers in Jesus, "the way, the truth, and the life."

In Jesus Holy Name July 15, 2018 Text: Mark 6:14 ff & Luke 3:19-20 Pentecost VIII Redeemer “Truth or Consequences” Truth or Consequences was the long-running wild & wacky game show (1941 on the radio) 1951-1988 off and on with different game hosts). ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-22, Luke 3:19-20

Denomination: Lutheran

How Should We Respond To The Supreme Court Justices’ Decision Biblically?

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jul 7, 2015

Same-sex marriage has been a controversial issue recently, especially since the SCOTUS decision to legalize same sex marriage. How should we respond biblically?

Nine days ago on June 26, 2015 the SCOTUS (Supreme Court of the United States) legalized same sex marriage in all fifty states. How should we, as Christians who believe that the Bible is the Word of God and is the authority for our faith and life, respond to this decision biblically? According to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Leviticus 18:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational