Sermons on The Rewards Of The Persecuted:

The Pre-Persecution: Withstanding Challenges To The Gospel By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

The Spirit fills His People to give a bold witness to Christ, in accordance with the promise (Acts 1:8_9; John 14_16, Comforter). In that the Spirit testifies to the uniqueness of Christ no other name! (John 14:6)

INTRODUCTION: In the modern world is was the German Schleiermacher who first argued that because of the love of God and because heaven would be spoiled if its inhabitants knew of a place of eternal torment, that all individuals must ultimately be saved; Bruner, and Barth followed suit, as did Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finding Joy When Facing Persecution For Christ

Contributed by Richard Wagner on May 9, 2008

It is a privilege to face trials which grow us in our sanctification. The book The Heavenly Man is used as an illustration.

This story is a little bit convoluted but the message is important. Our son Tommy graduated 8th grade in May of 2007. One of his eighth grade teachers was Tim Bratt. Tim is a solid Christian man who lives his faith. During that year they read The Heavenly Man and discussed and reported on it in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

#7 Sanballat Attacks Again With Physical Persecution Series

Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006

#7 in the Nehemiah Series deals with Sanballat’s attack through persecution. Satan uses the same tactics against the people of God today.

Book of Nehemiah Series #7 Sanballat Attacks Again - Physical Persecution By Pastor Jim May Last week we completed with the wall being half finished. It was half the height that the original wall had been. Even though the gates had been rebuilt and the walls connecting each of those gates was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s People Are A Persecuted People

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

God’s People Are A PERSECUTED People

Daniel 3:8-30 1: God’s People Are A PERSECUTED People from discrimination in the workplace ……….to government mandates against our beliefs….. to imprisonment, physical torture and even execution. 1. The Reason For It. (a) They were persecuted for their STANDARDS. 12 ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-30

Denomination: Holiness

Ishmael, Jesus, Ecumenicity, Persecution, Conversions To Islam Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 13, 2015

A series of important considerations regarding Islam and Muhammad before we get into the actual text of Koran.

Lesson 4, Isaac and Ishmael, in the Bible and the Koran The book of Genesis records a delightful story of one who is the father of all the faithful ones of all time. This man, Abraham, is promised a son who will carry on his line and be a blessing to all humanity. Trying to help God out, Abraham ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Remember": The International Day Of Prayer For The Persecuted Church

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 12, 2012

The sermon was originally preached by Rev. Steven Simala Grant of Laurier Heights Baptist Church (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada); I have added a point and tweaked others to make it work in my parish.

“REMEMBER”: A SERMON FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE PERSECUTED CHURCH HEBREWS 13:3 Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering. (Hebrews 13:3) Remember my chains. Grace be with you. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:3

Denomination: Nazarene

Despite Persecution, Live As Common-Sense Christians! Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Sep 3, 2011

Despite Persecution, we are called to live as Christians in a corrupt world. Peter tells us to maintain Christian conduct, to live wisely (with common sense), and to fear God instead of man.

Text: 1 Peter 3:8-14 8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; 9 not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Answer To The World’s Persecution Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 11, 2024

The Christian must proclaim what they know ... even under duress! Will we share the simple message, and the hope, of what God has done for us? The Disciples did, and they were not afraid.

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 7 God’s Answer to the World’s Persecution Acts 5:12-25 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-25, John 15:20, Jeremiah 1:8, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 28:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persecuted & Joyful (2 Thessalonians 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 1, 2024

Can a church be both persecuted and joyful? Can they be faithful? Let's find out in 2 Thessalonians 1.

Paul, Silas, and Timothy encouraged the church in Thessaloniki during persecution. They encourage the saints not to be shaken by those who say that the day of the Lord has begun but to stand firm. They encouraged the brethren to work to earn a living and not live an idle life. Let’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Haters

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 26, 2014

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Love Your Haters John 15:17-25 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LoveHaters.html Matthew 5:10-12 10 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 manner of evil ...read more

Scripture: John 15:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Looking Forward To Rewarding Your Life Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Nov 4, 2003

Why Everything You Do Today Matters Forever

Then Jesus said to his host, “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid. But when you give a banquet invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-14, 1 Timothy 4:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Will We Receive Rewards At The Judgment Seat Of Chr

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 9, 2008

I’m glad that Our Salvation is not based on how we live our lives.

WILL WE RECEIVE rewards at the judgment seat of Christ? I CORINTHIANS 10:1-13 I’m glad that Our Salvation is not based on how we live our lives. Ephesians 2:8-9 8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9Not of works, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Your Sincerity To God's Work Shall Be Rewarded

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 22, 2015

“Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, how will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.” (Mark 9:50)

Mk. 9:38-50 Theme: Your sincerity to God’s work shall be rewarded Text: Ester 9:20-22; James 5:13-20; Mk. 9:38-50 Introduction: The investigative journalist Anas Ameyaw Anas has over the years clearly revealed the lack of sincerity in the life of many Ghanaians. Sincerity is an important ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Reward Of Work –ephesians 4: 28

Contributed by Joshua Boateng on Nov 1, 2012

Hard work does not kill, it only refines

In my life, I sold ice cream, chilled water, eggs, banana and bread when I was a teenager. I worked in my dad’s Pharmacy for 8 years. I did National service after Advanced levels and after university and supported my aging parents sometimes. During my National service we had just planted a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Rest And Enjoy Rewards Lesson 17 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 20, 2017

How to live in victory

A. ISRAEL’S SUCCESS AND CHALLENGE “After 7 years of conquest, the Lord gave Israel all the land that He promised to their ancestors, so they settled down. Their enemies quit fighting them because none could stand up to them. The Lord helped them win every battle they fought. They claimed the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:43-45

Denomination: Baptist