Sermons on The Rewards Of The Persecuted:

Open The Door

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 9, 2020

Emerging from a time of crisis is not easy - and everyone is dealing with that on their own terms. In our text today the Christians in Jerusalem are in a firestorm of persecution and trouble - a time of crisis that became a time of prayer.

Open The Door Acts 12:1–11 Introduction As we enter Phase Two in Louisiana, doors are opening that have not been. More churches are meeting - although with recommended restrictions to keep people as safe as possible from the virus. Emerging from a time of crisis is not easy - and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church At Antioch Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 25, 2021

The Gospel reached the nations through the persecution of disciples. They became founders of taking the Gospel to Jews and Gentiles. Find out how God used Christians on run for the expansion of the early Church.

Acts 11:19-30 Church at Antioch 11:19-21 Gospel and nations 11:22-24 Barnabas Ministry at Antioch 11:25-26 Believers named as Christians 11:28-30 Response of the Church during Calamities Acts 11:19-21 Gospel reached many nations The expansion of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Methodist

How Jesus Feels About Idolatry (Revelation 2:12-28) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 22, 2025

Jesus views turning to other gods, as being sexually immoral to your Husband. Also, the persecution will one day be reversed, and we will rule with an iron rod, if we overcome/conquer.

How Jesus feels about idolatry (Revelation 2:12-28) Today, we will tackle two of Jesus' messages, to two of the seven churches. The first one, that I'll use as kind of skeleton and starting point, is to the angel and his church in Pergamum. About half way through, I'll add in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-28

Did Lazarus And The Rich Man Really Go To Heaven Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Nov 12, 2017

What you may not know about what happened to Lazarus and the rich man will really surprise you. There is some deeper insight into this.

In Luke 16:19–31 Jesus told a very strange story about a rich man, whom He didn’t name, and a poor man named Lazarus. The rich man lived in luxury while Lazarus, a beggar who lay at the rich man’s gate, was covered with sores and had very little to eat. In due time both men died. Angels carried ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Pursue What Matters! Proverbs 21:21 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 6, 2025

This sermon challenges us to shift our pursuits from temporary desires to eternal treasures. Will you go and pursue what truly matters?

Go! And Pursue What Matters! Proverbs 21:21 Introduction: The Pursuit of What Truly Matters Life is filled with pursuits. People chase after wealth, success, recognition, and comfort. But in the grand scheme of eternity, what truly matters? Proverbs 21:21 gives us divine wisdom about the right ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:21, Genesis 15:6, Psalm 119:9-11, Matthew 6:33, Luke 10:33-34, John 13:34-35, Ephesians 4:32, Philippians 3:13-14, Colossians 3:1-2, Galatians 1:10, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Reap What You Sow

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025

The law of sowing and reaping is a divine principle established by God, and it governs both the natural and spiritual realms.

YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 6:7 – “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 9:6, Job 4:8, Proverbs 11:18, Hosea 8:7, Luke 6:38 INTRODUCTION Life operates on the principle of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7, 2 Corinthians 9:6, Job 4:8, Proverbs 11:18, Hosea 8:7, Luke 6:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keys To Permanent Happiness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 23, 2023

What are the secrets of happiness? Are they really secrets or just ignored? Let’s understand secrets of true, permanent happiness, found in the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12.

What are the secrets of happiness? Are they really secrets or just ignored? Let’s understand secrets of true, permanent happiness, found in the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12. Poor in Spirit And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Your Destiny : Man’s Amazing Power Of Choice

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 16, 2003

1.RELIGION VS RELATIONSHIP 2.REASON VS REVELATION 3.RESISTANCE VS REPENTANCE 4.REPROBATION VS REFORMATION 5.RENUNCIATION VS RESOLUTION 6.REGRET VS REJOICING 7.RETRIBUTION VS REWARD

CHOOSE YOUR DESTINY : MAN’S AMAZING POWER OF CHOICE ****************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.RELIGION VS RELATIONSHIP 2.REASON VS REVELATION 3.RESISTANCE VS REPENTANCE 4.REPROBATION VS REFORMATION 5.RENUNCIATION ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-68

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Life Is Treated As "cheap!" Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 7, 2021

Can God accept a murderer? He accepted Saul; and He has accepted many of us who were once filled with bitterness toward others. Those who turn from their evil to receive Christ as Master over life will be accepted by the Living God.

“Now when they heard these things they were enraged, and they ground their teeth at him. But he, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. And he said, ‘Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is That All You've Got?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 19, 2024

We who follow Christ are responsible to present the message of grace at every opportunity. Many will dismiss our message as foolish talk. We must honestly present the truth to such people, refusing to give up our stand for the truth.

“As [Paul] was saying these things in his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, ‘Paul, you are out of your mind; your great learning is driving you out of your mind.’ But Paul said, ‘I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I am speaking true and rational words. For the king knows ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Happy New Year Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 28, 2012

People in the world think you are going to be happy if you pursue what you like - your dreams and desires, but Jesus tells us in the Beatitudes what makes us truly happy - O how blessed are...the poor in spirt, those who mourn, the meek... - you see the c

My message this morning is titled “Happy New Year.” Part of the reason for that is because we are going to take a look at the Beatitudes. In the Beatitudes, Jesus said, “O how blessed are the …” and the word there “blessed” is makarios, which means, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11

Denomination: *other

The Fifth Seal: Prayers For Vengeance

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Feb 7, 2025

In Revelation 6:9-11, the cries of the martyrs remind us that God sees every injustice. Their plea for vengeance isn’t about revenge—it’s about God’s righteous judgment and His perfect timing.

The Fifth Seal: Prayers for Vengeance Revelation 6:9-11 Introduction The book of Revelation unveils the mysteries of God’s divine plan for the end times. Each seal that the Lamb opens reveals a part of this divine unfolding. When we reach the fifth seal in Revelation 6:9-11, we encounter a scene ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11, Psalm 79:5-6, Luke 18:7-8, Acts 7:54-60, Revelation 6:11, Romans 12:19, Ecclesiastes 3:17, 2 Peter 3:9, Revelation 3:5, 2 Timothy 4:8, Romans 8:18, Matthew 24:13, Hebrews 10:36, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Peter 4:12-13, 2 Thessalonians 1:6-7, Deuteronomy 32:35, Psalm 64:7-9, Psalm 79:10, Genesis 6:3, Daniel 9:27, Matthew 24:21, Revelation 7:14, Matthew 24:8, Isaiah 34:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaiah 48 Refined For God's Glory Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 48

Isaiah 48 Refined for God’s Glory Recognize My Hypocrisy vs. 1-2 Relent of Our Stubbornness vs. 3-5 Remove the Rebelliousness vs. 6-8 Undeserved Mercy vs. 9-13 Unrealized Potential vs. 14-19 Go Forward vs. 20-22 Intro: We have just spent the last three chapters looking at how God will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith, Love, And Hope

Contributed by Terry Denis on Jul 13, 2021

Perhaps the best example on the exercise of the virtues of faith, love, and hope in the New Testament is found in the book of 1 Thessalonians, where the Christians, in the midst of severe trials, afflictions, and persecutions, persevered and put their faith, love, and hope into action by

Faith, Love, And Hope 1 Thessalonians 1:1-6 INTRODUCTION Perhaps the best example on the exercise of the virtues of faith, love, and hope in the New Testament is found in the book of 1 Thessalonians, where the Christians, in the midst of severe trials, afflictions, and persecutions, persevered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jehovah-Gmolah

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 2, 2017

To recompense means “to repay or to reward or to compensate.” The word Gmolah means to give payback. This name indicates that God will repay evil for evil and good for good. This name shows that God by His very nature is a God who repays.

JEHOVAH-GMOLAH Jer. 51:56 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NO CHOCOLATE 1. A man went into an ice cream parlor and said, “I’d like 2 scoops of chocolate ice cream please!” The girl behind the counter said, “I’m very sorry sir, but our delivery truck broke down this morning, we’re out of chocolate!” 2. He ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 51:56

Denomination: Assembly Of God