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  • Persecution - Then & Now

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 7, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,867 views

    It’s been estimated that more Christians have been martyred in the 20th Century than in all the prior 1,900 years combined. More than 200 million Christians in over 60 nations face persecution each day, 60% of these are children.

    By: Donna J. Kazenske I recently had the wonderful privilege of teaching a workshop on persecution at a Christian Training Conference in IIlinois. To my surprise, about 40 people attended the workshop. I was so blessed to be able to share this vital message with the body of Christ. Persecution ...read more

  • Finding Strength In Times Of Suffering

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 14,680 views

    How do you deal with suffering and traumas in life? The Apsotle Peter gives several helpful teachings for those going through times of crisis and suffering.

    Finding Strength in Times of Suffering I Peter 4:12-16 A year ago on September 11th every American was in a state of shock when war came to America in the form of the Terrorist Attacks on the World Trade Center. Since then many individuals and families have suffered and grieved due to the loss ...read more

  • Some Necessary News

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 28, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 10,664 views

    Jesus prepared His disciples for the realities of following Him.

    John 16:1-7 Some Necessary News INTRODUCTION The following account was recorded in a book of modern martyrs titled Jesus Freaks: "It was the 1960s in Romania. The Communist torturers came towards Pastor Florescu again, this time with red-hot iron pokers. "Who else believes as you do? Give us ...read more

  • Think It Not Strange

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,689 views

    James never suggested that Christianity would be an easy way: He tells us that we would find ourselves in various temptations.

    1 PETER 4;12 12 Dear friends, don’t be bewildered or surprised when you go through the fiery trials ahead, for this is no strange, unusual thing that is going to happen to you. 13 Instead, be really glad--because these trials will make you partners with Christ in his suffering, JAMES 1:2-5 2 ...read more

  • "Identifying Gifts--Where Do I Begin?" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 7, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,830 views

    What steps can we take to identify our spiritual gifts?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 10, 2003 “Identifying Gifts--Where Do I Begin?” Romans 12:3-8 I Peter 4:4-11 INTRODUCTION: Story: A college student who had always lived in the city was visiting a ranch in Texas. She was fascinated by all the animals. She had never seen so many before ...read more

  • The Testing Of Our Faith

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 17,766 views

    Our faith is tested not that God will learn if our faith is enduring but that we will learn if it is. The one sure proof that we possess saving faith is that our faith "endures to the end."

    THE TESTING OF OUR FAITH "Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing; so that at the revelation of His glory, you ...read more

  • Let God's People Move Up Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,345 views

    Discover how to bridge the gap between clergy and laity and restore the value and usefulness of God’s people

    (Message title and Scripture passage taken from John Maxwell’s series, MAKE YOUR MOVE) This morning’s message title could be better stated as “Let God’s People Move Back Up.” We’re not talking about promotion, but rather restoration, as we continue in our series on The Dynamics of Church. In ...read more

  • Surviving Your Suffering

    Contributed by Kelly Grant on Sep 10, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 17,325 views

    Surving the various hardships and trials of life is possible only when the Christians understands the overriding plan of God adn is committed to Him in sincerity and faithfulness.

    Title: “Surviving Your Suffering” Text: I Peter 4:12-16 “Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be ...read more

  • Discouragement

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,779 views

    Sometimes Christians become discouraged, or lose heart, because of any number of reasons. If untreated, this can cause you to just give up and fade back into where you came from: the world.

    . Sometimes Christians become discourages, or lose heart, because of any number of reasons. Some of these are listed below. If untreated, they can cause you to just give up and fade back into where you came from: the world. II. Reasons for being discouraged: A. REASON #1: Bad things are ...read more

  • The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Near

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,472 views

    There is time for action but no time to waste

    1st Peter 4:7-11 “The Kingdom of Heaven is Near” “There is time for action but no time to waste.” Intro: I don’t know the number of times I have been on my couch screaming at the TV during the last seconds of a NASCAR race, or a football game. It seems funny that I believe Jeff Gordon will be ...read more

  • The Suffering Christian

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Oct 18, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,794 views

    When we see the bigger picture – our suffering isn’t so bad

    Intro: (Start w/ Blank) DID YOU KNOW Persecution statistics: * More than 43 million Christians have been killed for their faith since the crucifixion of Jesus. * It’s been estimated that more Christians have been martyred in the 20th Century than in all the prior 1,900 years combined. * There ...read more

  • Testing

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 20, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,825 views

    We will be tested and we can get through it if we trust God.

    TESTING 1 PETER 4:12 12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; Just as Christ was tested so are we to tested, and this is what we are going to look at today. There is a reason for ...read more

  • Looking Up, When Life Has Got You Down

    Contributed by Robert Parker on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 30,140 views

    No matter what hardships, mistakes or mishaps that can occur in life God allows us to Look up when Life has got us down. A message of encouragement during tough times...

    Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4: 7 – 10, 14 (4:7) “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the Excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” (4:8) “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair.” (4:9) “Persecuted, but not forsaken; ...read more

  • Christian Myopia Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 23, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,095 views

    The fourth message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

    CHRISTIAN MYOPIA CHRISTIAN SHORTSIGHTEDNESS ACTS 4:36-37 1 PETER 4:7-11 Acts 4:36-37 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement), 37sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet. INTRODUCTION: Perhaps one of ...read more

  • Our Ten Commandments

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 121 ratings
     | 5,629 views

    A message related to the Second Coming of Christ.

    OUR TEN COMMANDMENTS 1 Peter 4:7-19 INTRO: How many of you know the Ten Commandments? I’m not talking about the ones given to Israel by God through Moses. Instead, I am referring to the “ten commandments” given to us by God through Peter. They go like this: I. “Thou shalt be of sound ...read more