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  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Higher Love

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 28, 2013
     | 5,890 views

    A sermon to challenge believers to a closer walk with the Lord.

    "Higher Love" John 21:1-25 John 21:15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    God Isn’t Fair

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 2, 2023
     | 1,726 views

    God isn’t fair. God is lavish. Everything is a gift, including our lives, whether short or long.

    Do you remember the Palm Sunday five years ago when twin suicide bombings took place in Egypt? One was at St. George’s Church in the Nile delta, and the other was at Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Alexandria, the seat of the Coptic papacy. It’s one of the oldest Christian communities in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    Do We Have A Preference Or A Conviction

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jul 27, 2020
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     | 5,306 views

    If our faith changes or bends under any circumstance, even in the face of certain death, we have a preference and not a conviction.

    Daniel 3:8–18 In 1972 the Supreme Court ruled in Wisconsin vs. Yoder that the only religious beliefs protected under the First Amendment are convictions. Preferences, the Court said, are not. [Amish families did not want their children in Public School pass the 8th grade and the state said they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Visiting Down Under

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 1, 2011
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     | 2,386 views

    The book of Revelation offers great insight for understanding martyrdom and persecution.

    “Visiting Down Under” Rev. 6:9-11 If only we would read the book of Revelation as a message of comfort rather than a calendar of events, if only we would see Revelation as an opportunity for encouragement rather than a platform for debate, if only we would preach and teach it from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • A. David Hart avatar

    There's No Stopping The Mission Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,380 views

    Stephen had just been stoned, and the church again is faced with persecution but to the extreme order. They the church was being persecuted by the persecutor of persecutors, a man by the name of Saul.

    THERE’S NO STOPPING THE MISSION Acts 8:1-4 There is a story told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up with. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that happens as being (positive or negative) remarking for the positive “This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Sends Part 2: Expecting Opposition Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,791 views

    In following Jesus, we sign up for both his suffering and his victory.

    A Messiah Who Sends Part 2: Expecting Opposition Text: Matt. 10:16-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: John Stott wrote, “I could never believe in God, if it were not for the cross… In the real world of pain, how could one worship a God who was immune to it? I have entered many ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Damien Spikereit avatar

    Are You Willing?

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 27, 2000
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     | 4,696 views

    The persecuted church and the crucified Christ demands a response with our lives.

    Introduction - Over the past several months I have told you about much of my family. You have heard about my mother, father and some of my sisters. You have even heard about my grandparents, but I haven't told you about all of my family. - I haven't told you that I have a.... - Brother in Cuba ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Patmos

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,942 views

    To encourage the church by showing Christ’s authority over, rule of, and participation in the hardships of life.

    PATMOS Revelation 1:9-10 Sermon Objective: To encourage the church by showing Christ’s authority over, rule of, and participation in the hardships of life. Supporting Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-13; Psalm 24:7-10; Psalm 72:1-11; James 4:8; 1 John 4:4 Special note: Pastor Ken used a soloist to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Season Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2020
     | 3,777 views

    We do not have to go far before we see that suffering will take place as a believer in Christ.

    Sermon Series Solutions A season of suffering #3 2 Timothy 2:1-13 Introduction- Good morning everyone, may the name of Jesus be lifted up and our hearts open as we let God’s Word speak to us. If you would turn to 2 Timothy chapter 2, that will be our text this morning. We have been in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    A Word Of Comfort For The People Of God Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 14, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,393 views

    A sermon examining the comfort that is available to those who are "in Christ".

    A WORD OF COMFORT FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD II Thessalonians 1:5-10 Do you realize that the Bible actually promises that those who follow Christ will endure suffering and persecution? Paul told Timothy that "all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution."(2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Bright avatar

    Let Haters Hate Series

    Contributed by John Bright on May 6, 2021
     | 4,439 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Encouragement For The Pursued

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,433 views

    God teaches us a valuable lesson that keeps our spirits going when we become discouraged from the pressures and persecutions of our Christian faith.

    Encouragement for the Pursued Prairie Baptist Church – 9/6/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 3 Key verse: Psalms 3:5-6 - 5I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me. 6I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around. Premise: God teaches us a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    Rest Or Fire

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 6, 2024
     | 715 views

    This life gives us a choice: Rest or Fire. When we trust in God we can look forward to rest. If we don't, it will be fire. The way I see it, there is really only one good choice!

    Alba 3-3-2024 REST OR FIRE II Thessalonians 1:1-10 A father had three very active boys. One summer evening, they were playing cops and robbers in the back yard after dinner. One of the boys "shot" his father yelling, "Bang! You’re dead!" He slumped to the ground. And when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tommy Davis avatar

    Alive, But Still In Danger

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on May 23, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 33,474 views

    This sermon confronts the fact that although Christians are alive through Christ, they are still endangered to the prince of this world.

    Alive, But Still In Danger A sermon presented by Rev. Tommy L. Davis, Pastor, New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Motts, Alabama Text: John 12:9-11 9Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews found out that Jesus was there and came, not only because of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    78. Revelation 1-7 - Evil Powers Exposed Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,775 views

    There are evil powers at work that infiltrate and infest all levels of human society, and the book of Revelation systematically exposes these malevolent powers, along with their destruction

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 78 - REVELATION 1-7 - EVIL POWERS EXPOSED This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church