Many Christians in the west believe Christians in persecuted areas would have us pray for the end of their persecution. The opposite is true. Christians living and dying in areas where authentic persecution is commonplace would rather western Christians pray the...
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John 11:38-44, Lazarus Come Out
Then Jesus, deeply moved again, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone lay against it. Jesus said, "Take away the stone." Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to him, "Lord, by this time there will be an odor, for he has been dead four days." Jesus said to...
Isaiah 9:6 Unto us a Child is born
Isaiah 9:6 is a prophecy of the culmination of history that was leading to Christ. This is why it says "a Child is born." It is referring to Jesus who is throughout the Bible. In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve walked with God. They sinned and as a result, they...
1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Your Body, His Temple
"Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body," (1 Cor. 6:19-20). Introduction This is a body-conscious world....
1 John 2:27, You are anointed of God
Sermon on being anointed of God. Christians have received an anointing, the Holy Spirit who indwells every believer. God has blessed us with many spiritual gifts and we are to use them for the glory of God, the equipping of the saints, and ministering to others. "And...
2 Peter 3:17-18, Growing in Grace
A sermon on 2 Peter 3:17-18 about a warning to be wary of godless people and how we are, instead, to grow in the grace of Jesus Christ. "Therefore, dear friends, since you already know this, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of lawless...
1 Peter 4:12-19, Suffering and Persecution
1 Peter 4:12-19, "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; 13 but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing; so that also at...
1 Pet. 3:13-17, Suffering for the sake of Christ
"And who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, 15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always...
1 Pet. 2:11-12, Strangers in a strange land
"Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day...
1 Peter 1:13-21, Living before God the Father
"Therefore, gird your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, 15 but like...