Sermons on persecution

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

Titus 3:1-8 How do we respond to increasing hostility on the part of the culture towards Christianity?  In this passage, Christians are reminded to (1) Remember Who They Are and to (2) Remember Where They Have Come From.  As those who carry the name of Christ, we are to be ready and willing to extend…

CONSOLATIONS FOR THE HEAVY HEARTED

In these few verses of Exodus 2, we find the Israelites enduring extreme suffering, but we also find such consolations from God:  He hears us, He remembers, He sees, and He knows!  Pastor Mark explains God is always responsive to your prayers, God can never renege on His promises, and God can perfectly relate to…

WEATHERING THE STORM

Responding to Major Setbacks on the Path of Revival Exodus 1 In this first sermon in our new series entitled “Moving Forward”, we dive into Exodus 1.  Pastor Mark explains how the nation of Israel had been experiencing a season of peace and prosperity in Egypt, before a sudden storm of persecution came upon them. …

STRENGTH FOR THE POWERLESS

Psalm 94 In this final sermon in our series, Learning Language of Prayer, Pastor Mark examines Psalm 94.  What do we do when we are mistreated, specifically because of our identity in Christ?  We see from the text that we must bring our grievance to God, consider the folly of the foolish, and provide reassurance…