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  • Colin Bain avatar

    Growth And Persecution

    Contributed by Colin Bain on Jun 26, 2011
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     | 3,098 views

    A look at the nature and use of power in the early church and how it applies to a believer today

    This week in the Arab states, there are ongoing struggles between the official government forces and those who want change. It is a struggle about power. It is a struggle about who has the power. It is a struggle about the legitimacy of those who would rule. At the bottom of the mess, there is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Nov 19, 2011
     | 3,948 views

    The key to being blessed while being persecuted is to remain faithful

    Blessed are the Persecuted, theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven It seems like an oxymoron, happiness for the persecuted, joy for the hunted? The word Blessed means “Oh How Happy.” The word translated “persecuted” means, hunted, afflicted, harassed, by hunters, or an enemy or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Handling Persecution

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 14, 2011
     | 5,733 views

    How are Christians to handle persecution which is expected because of faith in Christ?

    There is a word that we do not hear very much in America today; the word persecution. But in other parts of the world, last year alone, over 150000 Christians were martyred. Persecution means cruel or inhumane treatment. Anyone here wants to be persecuted? No one likes to be mistreated! Just listen ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Persecuted Church Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011
     | 6,670 views

    (Preached on July 4th): This message focuses on the first church-wide persecution in Acts. Attention is given to the implications the Gospel has for believers as members of both God's kingdom and a country.

    * The difficulty in approaching a July 4th message: - We sometimes "read" America into Scripture when we shouldn't - Bible doesn't reference America as a country of predict the events of July, 1776 * If we're not careful, we end up using today to exalt a nation instead of Christ - We do not worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Encouragement For The Persecuted

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 7, 2007
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     | 8,275 views

    When we face persecution and rejection for our life in Christ, we can take courage in the fact that one day, we will find out that it was worth it all and much more.

    Introduction: We can take courage in the fact that one day, all those who ridicule and persecute us for our faith, if they do not repent, will have to face God. We need to be telling others about Him so they can avoid this encounter. Pressure o Some can take more than others o We all respond ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expect Persecution Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010
     | 4,996 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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    The Rewards Of Persecution

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 19, 2008
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    A challenge to live our lives in fuller awareness of those who are suffering and facing death because of their faith in Jesus Christ. (National Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church)

    A UKRANIAN BISHOP IS DEPORTED FROM BELARUS FOR “RELIGIOUS ACTIVITES.” TALIBAN GUNMEN SHOOT AND KILL A CHRISTIAN AID WORKER IN KABUL, AFGHANISTAN. ISLAMIC EXTREMEST RANDOMLY KILL 7 CHRISTIANS IN MOSUL, IRAQ. A MAN IN MEXICO KILLS 3 MEMBERS OF A CHRISTIAN FAMILY WHO JUST HAPPENED TO BE HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 2, 2008
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     | 4,544 views

    Blessed are those who are persecuted because of Jesus. Part 8 in the series.

    Blessed are the Persecuted November 23, 2008 Matthew 5:1-12 As we look back on the past weeks that we have been talking about the Beatitudes, Why does Jesus say the poor in spirit will be blessed? How can you be considered fortunate in the midst of mourning or being meek, especially in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Persecution

    Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Jan 27, 2014
     | 5,252 views

    It’s important to understand, we too have an inner working of the Holy Spirit that provides us power to persevere against fears of persecution.

    INTRODUCTION The word “persecution” means the act of persecuting or oppression of inhumane treatment. The subject church persecution essentially deals with the very nature of legalize corporation of the early church. However there’s a greater gift to the world at Pentecost; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worthy To Be Persecuted Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 30, 2013
     | 6,267 views

    Peter and John rejoiced because they were persecuted for the Name of Jesus ... do we act the same today?

    Worthy to be Persecuted Acts 5:17-42 Introduction - Set the stage: -- Church was beginning to see full assault persecution -- Peter and John were willing to be bold; to continue proclaiming Jesus -- (Last week) Ananias and Sapphira give us great insight into integrity -- We see that even in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Encouragement For The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 9, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,393 views

    Christians need not be taken back by the revilings that come even when they are innocent and prudent. We need not hold back from revealing the full counsel of God either. We must not shrink back no matter the opposition in our duty to Christ

    MATTHEW 10: 24-28 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED] ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE PERSECUTED [Luke 12:1-11] Having painted a deserting picture concerning the persecution His disciples would encounter in ministry, Jesus shifts to words of comfort, challenge, and encouragement. We need not be taken back by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Persecution And Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 22, 2016
     | 4,175 views

    Believers in many parts of the world are suffering persecution ranging from mild oppression to beheadings while we in the west seem to waltz through life without giving this persecution a second thought. What should we make of this disparity?

    Matthew 24:4-14 – please look this up in your Bibles. We will read this passage in a moment … The first and second Sundays of November have been designated as the International Days of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. But since we were away the first Sunday of November at a District ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Bill Brazell avatar

    Handling Persecution Series

    Contributed by Bill Brazell on Mar 1, 2016
     | 8,099 views

    Persecution has always been a part of following Christ. Don’t react harshly to persecution. Be filled with the Spirit. Use persecution as an opportunity to be a witness for Christ. Be obedient to God above all. Draw together with the church in prayer and fellowship to complete the mission.

    Completing the Mission that Jesus Began Handling Persecution Acts 4:1-33 Dec 9,2012 Evangelism, ministry In Chapter 3 of Acts, Peter and John healed a crippled man. A crowd gathered and Peter and John stood and proclaimed Jesus as Messiah and God. The one that the rulers and people had demanded be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Joy Of Persecution? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 20, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,774 views

    Paul said that he hoped that he might share in Jesus' suffering. Seriously? Why would he want that?

    An extremely nervous patient came for root canal surgery. He was made comfortable in the reclining dental chair a numbing agent was injected around the tooth, and then the dentist left the room for a few minutes while the medication took hold. When the dentist returned, the patient was standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    Blessed Persecution? Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
     | 5,428 views

    1) THIS BLESSING IS NOT FOR ALL PERSECUTION 2) THE PERSECUTION OF BELIEVERS STEMS FROM HATRED OF GOD AND HIS WORD 3) THIS BLESSING BRINGS THE BEATITUDES FULL CIRCLE

    Series: The Sermon on the Mount Title: Blessed Persecution? Text: Matthew 5:10-12 INTRODUCTION: This morning, we are concluding our series of sermons on the Beatitudes. (We will be resuming on the Sermon on the Mount after the New Year) The beatitudes are the “Blessed” statements ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational