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  • David Simpson avatar

    Persecution - What's A Christian To Do?

    Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 18, 2014
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    Persecution of Christians is occurring all around the world. Even in America, some Christians are being pressured and criticized. What is the Christian response to persecution?

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 17, 2014 David Simpson Persecution - What's a Christian to do? Matthew 5:38-45/1 Peter 4:12-19 Christians have made the news this past week...not for recognizing their noble service...but for suffering...for persecution. Christians in northern ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Trialful Joy

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 8, 2009
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    Trials and tests are no fun. James doesn’t tell us to consider it fun but to "consider it all joy." Trials and tests are gut wrenching and drawn out at times, but the one thing that we must know is that God is with us through the whole ordeal.

    Opening illustration: After William Carey was well established in his pioneer missionary work in India, his supporters in England sent a printer to assist him. Soon the two men were turning out portions of the Bible for distribution. Carey had spent many years learning the language so that he could ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Evil

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 1, 2013
     | 4,910 views

    Are we able to defend the faith taught in the Scriptures when a non-believer challenges us on the hard issues? What do we say, how do we respond when asked why the Lord allows evil and the resulting suffering?

    Deuteronomy 30:19-20a “This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. “Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the LORD your God, listen to his voice, and hold ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Our Cross

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 17, 2020
     | 3,954 views

    Why do evil people seem to prosper, while good people suffer? Is there any justice? Let’s realize that payday is coming, for good and evil. Let’s discuss carrying our cross in Matthew 16:21-28.

    Why do evil people seem to prosper, while good people suffer? Is there any justice? Let’s realize that payday is coming, for good and evil. Let’s discuss carrying our cross in Matthew 16:21-28. From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wounded! Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 19, 2020
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     | 8,230 views

    The message is a reflection on the sacrifice of the Christ--why it was necessary for Him to be pierced and why it was required that He be crushed. The message is a reminder that our peace results from His suffering in our place.

    “He was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.” [1] Midst the ubiquitous celebrations of this Christmas Season, as the streets of our cities are decorated with colourful banners ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trials---What Are They Good For?

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011
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     | 3,597 views

    Trials teach us patience, test our faith, train for service, testify to others and help us to triumph through Christ

    Trials---What Are They Good For? Chuck Sligh I. THEY TEACH US PATIENCE. A. James 5:10-11 – “Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience. 11 Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can I See Beyond My Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005
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     | 9,911 views

    Hope in suffering comes when we are able to focus, not on the troubles around us, but on God¡¦s hidden treasure within and before us.

    I¡¦ve noticed in counseling with people over the years that people lose their bearings when they get bad news. Perhaps you saw the story this week about a man in Hollywood, California. Three Marines came to his home to break the news to him that his son had died in the service of his country. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Death Of Christ – Csi – Christ’s Suffering Investigation

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 30, 2020
     | 2,289 views

    For the next three lessons we will go on an investigative journey starting today with the death of Jesus Christ...

    1 Cor 15:1 Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, 1 Cor 15:2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast the word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain. 1 Cor 15:3 For I delivered to you as of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is A Disciple And Why Be One? Series

    Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jun 25, 2003
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     | 14,350 views

    This is the first sermon in a series of 8 on the biblical characteristics of a disciple.

    Discipleship Series, Sermon #1 (6-3-03) There was a man by the name of John Harper who was born into a Christian family on May 29, 1872. He became a Christian 13 years later and had already started preaching by age 17. He received training at the Baptist Pioneer Mission in London, and in 1896 he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Does Jesus Help?

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,365 views

    PENTECOST 3(C) - Believers learn WHY does Jesus help: He is full of mercy and God is to be glorified.

    WHY DOES JESUS HELP? Luke 7:11-17 - June 29, 2003 LUKE 7:11-17 11Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. 12As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out--the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Do You Ask? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,796 views

    Neither conservatives nor liberals are really interested in learning; all want their opinions confirmed. Jesus teaches us how to deal with both by asking questions to test the argumentative spirit, to test honesty, and to get people to listen to their ow

    Some folks want their religion to confirm everything they’ve already committed to, but other folks want, or say they want, a religion that will challenge to change. And there isn’t much common ground between these two types. Or is there? Some folks want their religion to confirm everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Did Jesus Come? Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,203 views

    What’s this season all about anyway? Consider what it would be if Jesus had not come. Even our Calendars reflect the coming of the Christ.

    Charles Broadrick sent me this list of things that feel good to experience or just think about: Laughing so hard your face hurts. No lines at the Super Walmart. Getting mail from a friend. Taking a drive on a pretty road. Hearing your favorite song on the radio. Lying in bed listening to the rain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why We Needed Revival

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 4,148 views

    A revival is not an option, it is a must.

    WHY WE NEEDED A REVIVAL II TIMOTHY 2:24-3:5 24And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 25In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; 26And that they may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why We Share Communion

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 420 ratings
     | 40,217 views

    A seeker-aware exposition of the purpose for the sharing of communion

    Why We Share Communion Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29   A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends off the meat before you cook it?” The girl’s mother told her that she thought it added to the flavor by allowing the meat to better absorb the spices, but perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Is Preaching So Important?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 29,860 views

    God commands us to preach when it’s convenient and when it’s not, to reprove, rebuke, encourage with great patience and instruction. (2 Tim. 4:2) B. Preaching follows the models of Christ, Paul, and the Prophets. We are told to imitate the faith of thos

    PREACHING’S IMPORTANCE WHY IS PREACHING SO IMPORTANT? A. God commands us to preach when it’s convenient and when it’s not, to reprove, rebuke, encourage with great patience and instruction. (2 Tim. 4:2) B. Preaching follows the models of Christ, Paul, and the Prophets. We are told to imitate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational