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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Beatitudes In Isaiah 57 Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 20, 2014
     | 8,250 views

    God wants us to be godly even within an ungodly culture, as defined by Isaiah and generalized into principles by Jesus.

    The Beatitudes in Isaiah 57 (Isaiah 57:1-2, 13-21) 1. An interesting story broke from UPI this week: “PORT ST. LUCIE , Fla., May 16 (UPI) --Florida police officers who were attempting to catch a suspected car thief got a little help when an alligator decided to cross the road. Port St. Lucie ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Shadow, The Substance And The Savior

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 4, 2016
     | 5,323 views

    A message to encourage believers in difficult times.

    "The Shadow, the Substance and the Savior" Hebrews 12:18 For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest, 19 And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which voice they that heard intreated that the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letter To The Smyrna Congregation Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 24, 2015
     | 3,500 views

    Persecution is to be expected by the godly and enduring persecution can bring great spiritual good.

    Verse 8 – Jesus introduces Himself as being “the First and the Last, Who was dead, and has come to life.” The importance of this particular self-designation to the Smyrna Church of Christ will be seen when we have studied the challenges facing this congregation. Verse 9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growth And Persecution

    Contributed by Colin Bain on Jun 26, 2011
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     | 2,737 views

    A look at the nature and use of power in the early church and how it applies to a believer today

    This week in the Arab states, there are ongoing struggles between the official government forces and those who want change. It is a struggle about power. It is a struggle about who has the power. It is a struggle about the legitimacy of those who would rule. At the bottom of the mess, there is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Church’s Growth And Its Political Persecution Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 29, 2024
     | 92 views

    Even in the face of persecution and life's challenges, how different could we live if we chose to be faithful only to Christ? Even though the 1st century church faced incredible difficulties, God was still faithful to them, and we can learn from that right now!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 17 The Church’s growth and its political persecution Acts 11:19 – 12:18 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good News – Bad News For The Church Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Sep 8, 2014
     | 4,137 views

    Stephen's death and the following persecution was a bad news/Good News Scenario. On the one hand it was a very negative thing for the church. Yet God used this evil to motivate the church with the Great Commission they had previously ignored.

    GOOD NEWS – BAD NEWS FOR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Acts 8:1-4 Dorn Ridge Church Of Christ, September 07, 2014 INTRODUCTION: 1.) The story has been told of a man waking up in the hospital after a car accident. A.) As the man gains consciousness, his doctor says to him, I have good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Practioners

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,442 views

    The Practicing (serving) Church is a: Philanthropic Church, Proclaiming Church,Persecuted Church, Protected Church, Praising Church, Praying Church, and aPowerful Church

    (Excerpt from Peter Marshall—"Were you there") ("The [afternoon sun was sliding into its gentle decline] over the City of David. Already pilgrims, and visitors pouring in through [the north and south gates of the Temple; elbowing their way past those milling around in the grand court yards and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Persecuted

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,415 views

    How to find encouragement when everything seems to be against me.

    Satan has three lines of attack. First, he tries to keep men from becoming Christians. Then, if stopped here, he tries to keep them from being active and useful as Christians. And finally, as a last resort, he tries to destroy their character. (Lou Nicholes - Author and Missionary). THOUGHTS ABOUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 18, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,620 views

    My agenda is that at the end of this sermon you are able to state three phrases and mean them with all of your heart: #1 I honestly have no idea what this passage really means. #2 I am so blessed. #3 May I do the same as them.

    BEATITUDES SERIES: PERSECUTED MATTHEW 5:10-12 #Beatitudes INTRODUCTION I have a particular agenda today as we take a look at the last of the beatitudes from Matthew 5. Matthew 5:10-12 is about persecution because that word occurs in verse 10, verse 11, and verse 12. What is my agenda? My ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Persecution Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 14,344 views

    The believer’s suffering is in the will of God. Do not be supprised and rejoice!

    PREPERATION OUTLINE INTRODUCTION: If you would like to follow along with me, I will be reading a passage out of 1Peter 4:12-19. Before I do, I’d like to give a brief couple of facts about Peter’s life. Peter was a fisherman, businessman and an Apostle. The Apostle Peter became a disciple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying For The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,029 views

    #10 in my Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Loads of quotes, statistics and stories.

    Romans 8:35-37 – Praying for the Persecuted (This was a sermon for the International day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, November 14, 2004. I got most of the source material from the book Jesus Freaks, by DC Talk. I found other stuff from the websites like Open Doors and The Voice of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Nov 28, 2023
     | 422 views

    This morning, we come to our last beatitude in Jesus’ Great Sermon on the Mount. Though this is the last one, we are going to split it up into 2 Sundays.

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION IT’S A POP STAR CONSPIRACY We live in a world filled with conspiracies about what is real and what isn’t. Everything from Elvis still being alive in a gas station in Minnesota to the Loch Ness monster and Bigfoot. Musicians cannot escape their own conspiracies it seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Act 2:17-18

    Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Apr 16, 2014
     | 4,535 views

    “That I will pour forth of My Spirit on all mankind; and your son and daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall dream dreams, even on my bond slaves, both men and women, I will in those days pour forth my Spirit and they shall prophesy.”

    INTRODUCTION The word “persecution” means the act of persecuting or oppression of inhumane treatment. The subject church persecution essentially deals with the very nature of legalize corporation of the early church. However there’s a greater gift to the world at Pentecost; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rewards Of Persecution

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,750 views

    A challenge to live our lives in fuller awareness of those who are suffering and facing death because of their faith in Jesus Christ. (National Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church)

    A UKRANIAN BISHOP IS DEPORTED FROM BELARUS FOR “RELIGIOUS ACTIVITES.” TALIBAN GUNMEN SHOOT AND KILL A CHRISTIAN AID WORKER IN KABUL, AFGHANISTAN. ISLAMIC EXTREMEST RANDOMLY KILL 7 CHRISTIANS IN MOSUL, IRAQ. A MAN IN MEXICO KILLS 3 MEMBERS OF A CHRISTIAN FAMILY WHO JUST HAPPENED TO BE HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Preservation In The Midst Of Persecution Series

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,932 views

    The Church at Smyna

    PRESERVATION IN THE MIDST OF PERSECUTION REV. 2: 8-11 I. INTRODUCTION WHEREVER WE GO AND WHATEVER WE DO, EVIL IS ALWAYS LURKING IN THE VICINITY. YES MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, PERSECUTION IS PREVALENT AND PRESENT. THERE ARE THOSE OF THE WORLD WHO SEEK TO DISHONOR, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist