Sermons on Scars Of Persecution:

Why Would A Free Man Go Back Into Bondage?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 9, 2016

"To tamper with the gospel is to trouble the church... Indeed the church's greatest troublemakers (now as then) are not those outside who oppose, ridicule and persecute it, but those inside who try to change the gospel... Conversely, the only way to....

Why Would A Free Man Go back into Bondage? Pt.4 Galatians 1:1-10NASB In the 1980s Hollywood created what became a authentic, film genre in which a bulked-up, heavily armed one-man fighting machine broke into prison camp's and rescued hostages, POWs, or kidnapped victims. Names like Sylvester ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

James Put To Death Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 15, 2017

If the apostles remained largely untouched by the persecution that followed Stephen’s death, the situation radically changed when Herod Agrippa assumed rule over Judea. The apostles then became the specific targets of the king’s efforts to suppress the...

June 5, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.F.1: James Put to Death. (12:1, 2) Scripture (Acts 12:1, 2; KJV) 1 About ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 8:1-25

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 4, 2021

The first section of Acts 8 describes briefly the persecution against the Church after Stephen's death and the results of Philip's ministry to a city in Samaria. This outline covers some of what he did there.

Introduction: Acts 8 contains two events in the life of Philip, most likely another one of the original seven men called deacons. This first section relates how believers were “scattered abroad” after the death of Stephen (see Acts 7) and how Philip went to two very different places. Prologue: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The World’s Predictable Deception Of Humanity Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 21, 2023

Why does God feel so much anger towards the city of Babylon? Because of the pride of great men, their spiritual corruption, because it has led people (God’s creation) astray, and because of the persecution and death of believers.

Alpha and Omega, Part 45, Revelation Part 22 The World’s Predictable Deception of Humanity Revelation 17:1-18 and 18:1-24 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- REM: Redemption of sin is granted through Jesus; and yes, we have a choice - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18, Revelation 18:1-24, John 14:6, Isaiah 53:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watchman What Of The Night

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 17, 2024

Dark times have always been a part of history. There have been wars, famines, uprising, persecutions, tribulations, and trying times. The Bible reads with many of them and how God delivers His people through them all.

Watchman What of the Night By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Dark times have always been a part of history. There have been wars, famines, uprising, persecutions, tribulations, and trying times. The Bible reads with many of them and how God delivers His people through them all. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 21:11-12

Denomination: Apostolic

The Church

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 13, 2024

The Church will go through many changes in Mark Jesus says the Temple will tumble and other issues will happen such deceivers will come, persecution will come, wars will happen, nation will rise against nation, earthquakes, famine and these are beginning of birth pains.

Mark 13:1-8 The Church The church Jesus says its future is Remarkable, but yet it will be challenging • The Church needs to watch, out Deceivers will come Watch out that no one deceives you. 6Many will come in my name, claiming, `I am he,' and will deceive many. • The Church will go ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 10 – A Defeated Nation Mocked And Hissed At – God’s Word Never Returns Empty - Chapter 2:15-17 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 22, 2025

The enemy mocking and hissing at a defeated and downtrodden people was the delight of passers-by, but persecuted Christians suffer that today increasingly. It’s an ugly world when sin is in control. Wickedness these days is galloping. Do not oppose the Jew or Israel.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 10 – A DEFEATED NATION MOCKED AND HISSED AT – GOD’S WORD NEVER RETURNS EMPTY - CHAPTER 2:15-17 Jeremiah is sometimes called “the weeping prophet,” and I like to think of him as one of the most passionate writers in the Old Testament, in fact, in all of scripture. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:15, Matthew 12:30, Matthew 27:39-40, Hebrews 12:2-3, Jeremiah 18:15-16, Jeremiah 19:8, Zephaniah 2:15, Zechariah 14:9, Zechariah 14:16, Genesis 12:1-3, Job 27:23, Lamentations 2:16, Genesis 12:2-3, Genesis 15:17-18, Lamentations 2:17, Psalm 138:8, Exodus 14:13, 2 Timothy 3:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Messages To The Seven Churches - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Aug 1, 2006

Christ has the very special message for the church that is suffering trouble and persecution. Jesus is always in charge of what happens to us. He controls the circumstances and troubles no matter what happens. Therefore, He will work all things for our go

MESSAGES TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES Revelation 2:1- 3:22 Part 11 Smyrna – “Persecuted & Poor Rich Church” Revelation 2:8-11 Good News Christian Fellowship July 29, 2006 BUCAS, Daraga Albay Introduction Last week we began our message with the church at Ephesus. That church represents the believer and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stay The Course Series

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Many people have gone before us and endured hardship and persecution. The Prophets, Job, Peter, Mark Buntain, Rachel Scott, Cassie Burnel, the list goes on of those who have stayed the course through all the trials and challenges.

Many people have gone before us and endured hardship and persecution. The Prophets, Job, Peter, Mark Buntain, Rachel Scott, Cassie Burnel, the list goes on of those who have stayed the course through all the trials and challenges. We can make it through the storm! Not even Hurricane Katrina can ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Silence Of God

Contributed by Pastor Yolito De Gracia on Sep 22, 2006

Like the Psalmist, there are times in our lives we experienced trials and persecutions, and in the midst of them, our prayers seem to be unanswered, our requests seem to be rejected, helps seem to be so very far, enemies seem to be victorious , and our Om

Title: THE SILENCE OF GOD Text: Psalm 35:17 Lord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their destructions, my darling from the lions. Psalm 35:21 Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it.Psalm 35:22 This thou hast seen, O LORD: keep not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Love....receiving It And Living It

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 20, 2014

We are Christians because of God's love....and we are Christians called to distribute God's love....this sermon explores the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 5:38-48 to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you!!!

In 2010 the Australian Customs reported that they had seized over 1.1 million items that were counterfeit items….. Some of the items included….watches with the Rolex name on them…but were definitely not Rolex, handbags claiming to be Luis Vuitton but fell apart soon after a purse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Lutheran

Followship - The Essence Of True Fellowship Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 6, 2010

Jesus calls us to join HIM, He does not seek our invitation for Him to join us... the road to discipleship is a hard road of persecution, pain and suffering... it is a road that requires great discipline, absolute submission and complete obedience... howe

Sermon Brief Date Written: November 3, 2010 Date Preached: November 6, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park Baptist Church (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Reaching Our Community – TRUE Fellowship – Sermon 6 Sermon Title: Followship – The ESSENCE of TRUE ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-39

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Build Me Through Struggles Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

The book of James is on fire to me whenever I study it. It bursts forth with life, with the Holy Spirit of God these words are mighty and intense, and raw, and brutal. The book of James is written to the lost twelve tribes of Israel, as they are scattered and persecuted in the nations.

The book of James is on fire to me whenever I study it. It bursts forth with life, with the Holy Spirit of God these words are mighty and intense, and raw, and brutal. The book of James is written to the lost twelve tribes of Israel, as they are scattered and persecuted in the nations. They’ve lost ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Message 12 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:18 – Giving Thanks In Everything; Rejoicing With Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 31, 2022

When Paul said to give thanks in everything he meant it, and he did just that; thanks in persecution, thanks in every difficulty; thanks for His fellow Christians and workmen. Thanks and rejoicing go together and they are considered in this message.

MESSAGE 12 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:18 – GIVING THANKS IN EVERYTHING; REJOICING WITH THANKSGIVING {{1Thessalonians 5:18 “In EVERYTHING give thanks for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”}} [A]. WHAT IS EVERYTHING? That is challenging. “Everything” is everything. We all know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Genesis 3:12, Luke 18:11, 1 Timothy 2:1, Colossians 4:2, Philippians 4:6, Ephesians 5:20, Colossians 3:17, Hebrews 13:15, Acts 5:40-41, Acts 16:22-25, Luke 8:22-25, Romans 16:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Suffering Of The Innocent From The Wicked Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 19, 2025

This sermon explores the biblical theme of innocent suffering, highlighting examples of righteous individuals who endured hardship and persecution at the hands of wicked people, including Jesus' crucifixion. Through these stories, we gain insight into the complexities of human suffering

The Bible is replete with stories of innocent people who suffered at the hands of evil and wicked individuals. These examples remind us that suffering is not always a result of personal sin, but sometimes a consequence of living in a fallen world. Here are few biblical examples: 1. Job's ...read more