Playlist: Persecution, Rejoicing in (topic)

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Persecution (1993)

Sermonette by Martin G. Collins

The book of I Peter was written to encourage Christians dispersed in Asia Minor during a time of growing persecution around 63 to 67 AD. Peter aimed to provide comfort and insight into the nature of persecution and its effects on believers. He emphasized that persecution is inevitable, often provoked by the good works of …


Persecution

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Although many have gone through sore trials, virtually no one has gone through the nightmarish persecutions suffered by the early Christians in Imperial Rome.


Facing Times of Stress: Forewarned of Persecution!

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Under the best of times, God's people are not immune to persecution. Persecution for righteousness' sake is evidence that God's people have Christ's Spirit.


The Quest for Happiness

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Happiness is the result of faithfully keeping God's Covenant, ensuring peace, prosperity, and an abundant life. The world's joy only disappoints in the end.


According to His Pleasure

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

God 'took pleasure' in Christ's being bruised, not in the pain and suffering that His Son endured, but in the ultimate goal of adding to His Family.


Philippians (Part Ten)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Not one of us with heavenly citizenship has ever been there, but like an ambassador, we are compelled to carry on the culture and laws in our lives.