Blessed are They Which are Persecuted…
Categories: Easy Sermons to Preach, Sermon Outlines, Short Sermon Outlines, Short Sermons, Textual Sermon OutlinesIntroduction: Read Matt. 5:10
1. The world pities the persecuted Christian.
1) Certainly don’t count as blessed.
2) The blessed are those who tell lies for religion’s sake. Blessed with fame, money, power, Phil. 3:17-19; Phil. 2:21.
2. The lie had been told so often that the truth sound strange. Those who suffer for the TRUTH are the truly blessed.
Discussion: Blessed How?
I. Great Reward in Heaven, Matt. 5:11-12.
II. Spirit of God Rests on You, 1 Pet. 4:12-16.
III. The Name of Christ, Acts 5:27-42.
IV. The Persecuted Win, Rev. 21:1-7.
Conclusion:
1. Rejoice when you are persecuted for righteousness’ sake.
2. Glorify God that you were counted worthy.
Brief notes for a Wednesday night devotional.