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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Persecution - Are You Ready For It?

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 9, 2021
     | 2,917 views

    We in America do not have any real experience with religious persecution like we find in other countries. However, over the past decades we have seen reverence for the name of Jesus become mockery. What will we do when proclaiming Jesus becomes outlawed?

    Persecution - Are You Ready For It? Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Don Kesner avatar

    Would I Be Persecuted For Christ?

    Contributed by Don Kesner on Apr 9, 2015
     | 4,204 views

    Jesus talked of being persecuted for "righteousness sake." If that be the case, am I living righteous enough to qualify?

    *Thanks to every pastor and source which helped in making this sermon come together. (Matthew 5:10-12) “Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Broad Rewards Of The Narrow Road

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014
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     | 6,703 views

    The power of having a focused life of worship.

    THE BROAD REWARDS OF THE NARROW ROAD TEXT: Matthew 7:13-14 Matthew 7:13-14 KJV Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [14] Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Heaven 1 Regrets And Rewards Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 7, 2024
     | 1,137 views

    Part 1 of series on heaven. Addresses questions about heaven

    Heaven 1 Remorse and Rewards - Read Revelation 21:1-7 Driving to Memphis and back, the Lord gave me a number of points about heaven I believe He wants me to cover. Funny, I don’t usually alliterate, but almost all of the points He gave me at the time begin with the letter R, and this morning I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Petty avatar

    Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted Series

    Contributed by John Petty on Oct 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,083 views

    Persecution against the children of God is meant to accomplish two things... shut them up and shut them down.

    Matthew 5: 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Today I want to speak on something that has been going on since the birth of Cain and Able… the persecution of the children of God. It is no coincidence the last Beatitude ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Peter Ceccardi avatar

    Facing Persecution With Deepening Faith Series

    Contributed by Peter Ceccardi on Apr 25, 2024
     | 1,017 views

    So, as we prepare for the possibility of persecution, let's not underestimate the challenges that believers face in today's society.

    Preparing for Persecution Friends, I want to share something personal with you today, something that's been weighing heavily on my heart. You see, I'm faced with a dilemma—a real moral quandary that's testing the very core of my faith. It's about my gym membership, of all things. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Are There Different Levels Of Rewards In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 2, 2005
    based on 110 ratings
     | 27,561 views

    Message from the sermon series answering questions asked about Heaven.

    A story is told about a preacher and a New York City cab driver who died on the same day and was greeted in Heaven by Peter. The preacher received a small cottage but the cab driver received this large magnificent mansion. The preacher was a little bit disturbed by this turn of events and decided ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Disciple's Honor: Rewards Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 63 ratings
     | 10,401 views

    What awaits the faithful disciple when they meet the Lord in eternity?

    There is an old saying, "Just one life, will soon be passed; and only what’s done for Christ will last." This is our emphasis today, as we think together about the inevitability of life coming to an end. One day, every Christian here will find their life has come to an end. Also one day, every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Donation: The Reward Of A Succesful Steward Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 24, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,098 views

    It is not our duration of life but our donation to life that counts. Giving has nothing to do with assets. Giving has everything to do with attitude.

    Scripture Today we come to the conclusion of a series of messages on The ABCs of Stewardship. For the past four weeks we have been talking about stewardship, and today I want to talk about “Donation: The Reward of a Successful Steward.” The material for this message comes from Dr. John Maxwell. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Anthony Hodge avatar

    A Big Task With Great Rewards

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,731 views

    This is a message to encourage all fathers to take their parenting role seriously.

    A big task with great rewards (Proverbs 20:7) I have often heard the phrase, “Anyone can be a daddy, but it takes a man to be a father.” Although this phrase is not necessarily true in all instances, it does have some validity. We are aware that there are instances wherein because of one’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Evil's Reward Is Holy Wrath Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,412 views

    When the final punishment for evil begins it will be too late to turn. No repentance, no hope, no out. Followers of the Lamb are given glory, while all others are condemned to the lake of fire.

    The Grand Finale of God’s Word Chapters 15-16 Lesson Seven Evil is Rewarded in Holy Wrath Fast and furious! These words describe the seven bowls of wrath well. Once they begin, no one can interfere or enter the presence of God in the temple. There is no coming to the mercy seat, no offering of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Three Servants: Three Rewards Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 24, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,465 views

    Sermon 9 of 10 in Jesus Stories Series. This life is very much a test. In fact it could be said that our life is a trial that reveals our character and nature. In this story – one of the few parables in which the author reveals it’s meaning – Jesus rev

    Three Servants & Three Rewards This life is very much a test. In fact it could be said that our life is a trial that reveals our character and nature. In this story – one of the few parables in which the author reveals it’s meaning – Jesus reveals the importance of what we do with what we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    A Sure Way To A Real Reward: Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,319 views

    The greatest reward possible is one that comes from God? When new members join CVCC, I often pray this way, “Help us live and serve together in such a way that we will receive a “well-done” from Jesus one day.” How we keep or fail to keep this third com

    We like it when we get a pat on the back, a warm handshake of congratulations, a thank you note for a job well-done. We like to be rewarded. But don’t you think that the greatest reward possible is one that comes from God? When new members join CVCC, I often pray this way, “Help us live and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Life's Most Rewarding Fixation

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 20, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 15,263 views

    Every man’s heart is fixed on something. Blessed is the man whose heart if fixed on God.

    LIFE’S MOST REWARDING FIXATION "He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he sees his desire upon his enemies." Psalm 112:7-8 KJV. I. EVERY MAN’S HEART IS FIXED ON SOMETHING. "Choose you this day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Your Father Will Reward You

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 11, 2009
     | 3,254 views

    A sermon on hypocrisy or pompus piety from Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

    Evening Service for 8/9/2009 Matthew 6:1-6, 16- 18 Introduction: Did you grow up in an openly “religious” home? WBTU: A. Jesus has been talking about superior righteousness (Matthew 5:20- Righteousness exceed the Pharisees), now he warns them of the danger of religious hypocrisy. B. Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ