Sermons on the rewards of the persecuted:

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

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

"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

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: Independent/Bible

You Are A Fundie Bible Thumping Mentally Retarded Crutch Needing Holy Ro... Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 31, 2016

"You are a fundie Bible thumping mentally retarded crutch needing holy rolling homo-hating dirt IQ close-minded backwards thinking ignoramoose God loving hypocrite." You believe in Jesus? Jesus, Paul, and Peter says you will face opposition to your faith.

YOU ARE A FUNDIE BIBLE THUMPING MENTALLY RETARDED CRUTCH NEEDING HOLY ROLLING HOMO-HATING DIRT IQ CLOSE-MINDED BACKWARDS THINKING IGNORAMOOSE GOD LOVING HYPOCRITE 1 PETER 4:12-19 You are a fundie Bible thumping mentally retarded crutch needing holy rolling homo-hating dirt IQ close-minded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 10 - Reward For Those Who Seek God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 2, 2025

Those who seek God with all their heart and put their faith in His Son Jesus will experience an amazing transformation in their lives and will become a blessing to many. Abraham in the Old Testament and Paul in the New Testament are great examples of those who truly sought God.

We read in Genesis 12:4, “When Abram was seventy-five years old, he started out from Haran, as the LORD had told him to do; and Lot went with him.” (GNB) Abram was seventy five years old, when he ventured out on the journey that God asked him to undertake. Generally, people at that age will want ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4, 1 Chronicles 28:9, Jeremiah 29:13, Hebrews 11:6, Genesis 12:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

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

In The Lions' Den

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 25, 2008

Daniel’s unwavering faith got him into trouble.

THE LIONS’ DEN Daniel 6:1-28 INTRODUCTION: Last week, I talked about the faith of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the face of the furious King Nebuchadnezzar. Today, I’ll be talking about the faith of the fourth man in that brigade¾Daniel. He faced a similar test; only he wasn’t facing a fiery ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Jesus Is My Rewarder And We Are Serving Him

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2017

To show that we need to be a slave of CHRIST not of men for the LORD JESUS CHRIST is Both the Rewarder and the Reward.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a slave of CHRIST? Yes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to be a slave of CHRIST not of men for the LORD JESUS CHRIST is Both the Rewarder and the Reward. IV. TEXT: Colossians 3:24 (Amplified Bible) Knowing [with all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Political Signs, Rain Lilies And The Vineyard Labor Reward Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 13, 2020

We need to subject all our political opinions an conversation to the continuing need for repentance called to us by Scripture.

25th Sunday in Course 2020 It’s seems like the political yard signs this election cycle have been cropping up for two years, like the rain lilies that sprout overnight after a heavy downpour. If your convictions about the relevance of your faith to society have made you politically aware and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9, Philippians 1:20-27, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Catholic

A Words To The Weary

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Sep 19, 2023

Serving Christ may be wearisome. We do not always receive an immediate reward but God notices as we persist.

A WORD TO THE WEARY Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Text: Galatians 6:7 – 10: Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Growing Pains

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 13, 2009

Stuggles and Temptations face all Christians. The church at Thessalonica serves as a great source of encouragment to those of us today facing persecution.

Growing Pains 1 Thess. 2:13-20 Intro It was not easy to be a Christian in Thessalonica where believers faced persecution and suffering. Yet in the midst of suffering, the Thessalonica Christians experienced joy. They received Paul’s ministry of the Word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Surprise At The Judgment

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 27, 2021

Most think that when they stand before God in Judgment, it won't be pleasant, because they know their faults, weaknesses, & selfish. What if instead, we receive from God a ringing commendation and a smile of approval?

HAPPY SURPRISE AT THE JUDGMENT Mt. 25:34-40 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WRONG IMPRESSIONS 1. Laurie Navin, in Reader’s Digest, told how her beloved family dog “Lucky” passed away. She was trying to explain what had happened to her four-year old son Ian, in terms he might could understand. 2. She ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cost And Reward Of Discipleship Luke 9:23-24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 8, 2024

What it means to be transformed by the truth of discipleship - Luke 9:23-24 sheds light on the essence of following Jesus, revealing both the cost and the reward of discipleship.

The Cost and Reward of Discipleship Luke 9:23-24 Introduction: Today we gather to delve into the timeless truths of God's Word as we explore what it means to be transformed by the truth of discipleship. Our passage from Luke 9:23-24 sheds light on the essence of following Jesus, revealing both ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24, Matthew 16:24-25, Philippians 3:8-10, Mark 8:35, Luke 9:23, Luke 9:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal