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    God’s People Are A Persecuted People

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015
     | 5,174 views

    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

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Refining And Purification

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Oct 27, 2024
     | 715 views

    I have for you toady a story that illustrates the message of 1 Peter 1:6-7, which speaks of how trials refine and strengthen our faith, much like gold is refined in fire. This story highlights the theme of enduring hardship for a greater purpose.

    Refining and Purification ((((SLIDE)))) Todays message comes from 1 Peter 1:6-7: In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, ((((SLIDE)))) 7 so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go! And Rejoice In Trials: Trusting God Through Suffering Romans 5:3-5 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 30, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,284 views

    Life is filled with hardships, but the Bible teaches us that suffering is not meaningless. Instead, it produces endurance, character, and hope. Explore how we can trust God through trials, standing on the truth of Romans 5:3-5

    Go! And Rejoice in Trials: Trusting God Through Suffering Introduction Charles Spurgeon once said, "Trials teach us what we are; they dig up the soil and let us see what we are made of." Life is filled with hardships, but the Bible teaches us that suffering is not meaningless. Instead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Christ "King Of The Jews"

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 25, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,482 views

    The kangaroo court and trial of Jesus

    Weekend Message/Devotion November 25, 2018 John 18:33-37 Jesus Christ “King of the Jews” The Sanhedrin and Jewish leaders have now plotted to have Jesus not only arrested by the ruling Roman government but also, seek to have Him killed. “And one of them, Caiaphas, being high priest that year, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "What Doesn't Kill Us Makes Us Stronger" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013
     | 6,755 views

    This message looks at God's toolbox to find the tools that God uses to craft us into a more mature believer.

    The Road to Spiritual Maturity “What Doesn’t kill us makes us Stronger” James 1:1-12 Let’s begin this morning with a few brief facts we need to know about the book of James. 1. It was written sometime prior to AD 62. 2. It was written by James, the brother of Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Always Something

    Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,657 views

    Trials and testings are standard fare for growing, mature Christians. This sermon exhorts to perseverance and rejoicing in trials and tests.

    First Sunday in Lent 2005 Ecclesiasticus 2:1-23; 2 Cor. 6:1-10, Matt. 4:1-11 Those of us who are old enough will remember a character created by the late Gilda Radner when she was a regular comedienne on the television show Saturday Night Live. Among her many comic personalities was one ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Doing The Will Of God When Your Faith Is Under Fire - Part 2

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 19, 2020
     | 3,024 views

    Last time we took our message from the epistle of 1st Peter where Peter encourages his readers how to respond as they lived in a world that hated them because it hated their Savior.

    1 Pet 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. 1 Pet 4:8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for "love will cover a multitude of sins." 1 Pet 4:9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. 1 Pet 4:10 As each ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dare To Take A Stand! Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,333 views

    As Christians, we need to take a stand for God. It’s not always easy. During GOOD TIMES – When things are going right - We get complacent. During BAD TIMES – When everything seems to be going wrong – We get discouraged … blame God … look to ourselves for

    Opening illustration: In her famous book and film, “The Hiding Place” Corrie ten Boom tells the story of a Dutch Christian family, her family, who had a heart for the Jewish people. Her grandfather Wilhelm started a weekly prayer group in 1844 in the city of Haarlem, near Amsterdam for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Suffering Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 930 views

    This sermon will explore the concept of suffering and pain as unavoidable aspects of life, emphasizing that God has a purpose for these experiences and uses them for His glory.

    Hello church! Glad to have you all here today as we jump into a huge topic together. Suffering is something so personal, so universally understood, and so imperative in the lives of those who follow Jesus. Everyone suffers at some point or another. Everyone experiences pain and hardship. Everyone ...read more

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    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 9: God On Trial Before The Governor Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 3, 2023
     | 1,442 views

    Here God shows us... 1. The silence of our Savior (vs. 11-14). 2. The innocence of our Savior (vs. 15-18, 20-23). 3. The influence over the governor (vs. 18-24). 4. The indifference of the unbelievers (vs. 24-25). 5. The deliverance of our Savior (vs. 26).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 9: God on Trial before the Governor The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 27:11-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 3, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Matthew 27:1-2 tells us that "When morning came (the day of the cross), all the chief priests and elders of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Is God Shaking Up Our World?

    Contributed by Steve Mays on Aug 20, 2014
    based on 11 ratings
     | 38,922 views

    Has God been shaking you? Are you afraid of what you see? Do you have an answer?

    "See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape who refused Him who spoke on earth, much more shall we not escape if we turn away from Him who speaks from heaven, whose voice then shook the earth; but now He has promised, saying, 'Yet once more I shake not only the earth, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Visiting Down Under

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,539 views

    The book of Revelation offers great insight for understanding martyrdom and persecution.

    “Visiting Down Under” Rev. 6:9-11 If only we would read the book of Revelation as a message of comfort rather than a calendar of events, if only we would see Revelation as an opportunity for encouragement rather than a platform for debate, if only we would preach and teach it from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Three Truths

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000
    based on 101 ratings
     | 6,395 views

    Three truths about trials and temptations.

    The Three Truths I was speaking to someone the other day and I am not sure exactly how it happened, but somehow we began talking about temptation. Has anyone here ever thought about this subject? This is something that if we begin thinking about can be quite perplexing. Therefore, today I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How We Quench The Spirit

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 18, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,668 views

    God wants the fire of the Holy Spirit to burn within us. However, tragically, once the fire of the Spirit is ignited, we often grab a fire extinguisher and douse the flame. This message looks at why and how this tragic occurrence happens.

    There was once a small, quiet town in which fires began to pop up on a frequent basis. It wasn’t long until people discovered that the source of these fires was a pyromaniac. It was actually the Fire Chief himself! This fellow “would secretly start the fires and then work to extinguish them . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning – The Church’s Home And What Lies Ahead - Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 17, 2023
     | 1,048 views

    Our entire life as a Christian will be exposed in the judgement and all those years of being a Christian will be subjected to the test of fire. There you stand and the fire tests your works. What will the fire leave behind? Will it be precious or will it be ashes? Building on the foundation.

    SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING – THE CHURCH’S HOME AND WHAT LIES AHEAD - PART 8 [1]. THE CHURCH’S HOME - INTRODUCTION Maybe in this next posting in the series I might say some things that are new to you, but just follow along and search out these scriptures. Very little these ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational