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The sermon explores the transformative power of martyrdom and the believer's call to embrace suffering for Christ. Drawing from personal experiences in Romania, the speaker illustrates how liberation from the fear of death enables a fearless witness to the gospel. Central to this message is the biblical metaphor of being sent as a lamb among wolves, highlighting that spiritual conquest occurs through sacrificial love rather than worldly success. The narrative emphasizes that the blood of martyrs serves as seed for new believers, turning persecution into a powerful tool for evangelism. Ultimately, the text affirms that dying for Christ fulfills God's purpose and attracts others to the truth.

David Lloyd is the father of Davy Lloyd. He's a graduate of Ozark Bible Institute and College. After marriage to his wife Alicia, they moved to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in order to pursue their missionary calling: a children's home under the name Missions in Haiti. They raised more than 100 children to adulthood, where hundreds of children are educated annually. As we read through the Scriptures, we see many occasions in which God miraculously delivered individuals from harm. We read of Daniel whom God sent an angel to shut the mouths of the lions. There was Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego delivered from the fiery furnace. Queen Esther and her people were protected when it seemed they would be wiped out by those who hated the Jews. We think of Peter whom God sent an angel to open prison doors and Elijah who was protected by perhaps the most wicked king and queen of Israel. While some were delivered from death, others were delivered by death. Hebrews 11 writes of those who were stoned, sawn asunder, killed by the sword, or suffered in other situations. Why does God deliver some and not others? Job writes as recorded in Job 23:14, "For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him." We don't know the mind of God, but we do know God can be trusted and glorified in life or in death. Today's program is a true account of what happened just two years ago, as we learn about the simple service and the sudden sacrifice of martyrs in Haiti, and a family who had devoted themselves to serving the Lord at a Haitian children's home until their lives and that of a Christian co-worker were taken.

Humbly Serve God, Don't Proudly Serve Self

"Into Your hand I commit my spirit; You have redeemed me, O LORD God of truth." Psalm 31:5 (NKJV)

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Humbly Serve God, Don't Proudly Serve Self

James, the brother of John, is the first of the apostles to be martyred. Great things happen by the sovereign grace of God, along with the fervent prayers of the saints. The work of the gospel will not be stopped.

Stephen's speech before the Sanhedrin is not a rambling history lesson but a carefully constructed case: God's messengers have always been rejected by the very people who claimed to honor God, and the council standing before him is the latest and worst example. As they fix their eyes on Stephen with murderous contempt, he fixes his on the standing Christ, who sees, acknowledges, defends, and stands ready to embrace the rejected for his name's sake.

I. A Terrible Situation II. An Exalted Savior III. A Sure Deliverance Scripture: Acts 7 Text: Acts 7:54-60

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1 John 5:6-8 — In 484 AD, 400 bishops faced a king with an army at his back. They reached for this verse anyway — and some paid for it with their tongues. This KJV sermon puts the Johannine Comma — 1 John 5:7, "the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one" — on trial. If you've ever been told this verse is a forgery that doesn't belong in your Bible, this KJV defense walks the actual evidence: Old Latin manuscripts, the Council of Carthage, Priscillian, Isaac Newton's objection, and a Greek grammar argument most modern critics never mention. This isn't a sermon that hides from the hard question. It admits up front what the critics are right about — no early Greek manuscript has verse 7 — and then calls the witnesses that still make the case: three centuries of Old Latin copies, a 5th-century martyr who quoted it as he went to his death, 400 bishops who signed their names to it in front of a Trinity-denying king, and a Greek grammar rule that the passage can't work without it. Using a courtroom framework, this verse-by-verse exposition of 1 John 5:6-8 argues that heaven and earth both testify to who Jesus Christ is — and that the case for the Johannine Comma, and for Christ's own deity, was closed long before anyone alive today started arguing about it. This KJV sermon on 1 John 5:6-8 covers: - Why "water and blood" appears both at Christ's birth and at the cross - The three sets of three witnesses in verses 6, 7, and 8 - Isaac Newton's Arian objection to verse 7 - The Old Latin manuscript trail: the Freisinger fragment, the Leon manuscript, the Speculum - The 484 AD Council of Carthage and King Huneric's persecution of the bishops

Gavin says "this St. Kilien's Day Sermon...shall consider some incest matters connected with...the deaths of St. John the Baptist & Kilien of Ireland &...Anglican Reformation of England & Ireland." And...also the 500th anniversary year of 1526-2026 of the 1st edition of…Tyndale's New Testament" & "Matthew's Bible…1537 compiled with the assistance of…Tyndale &…Coverdale…by…Matthew Rogers who…recorded in…Foxe's Book of Martyrs was the 1st of the Marian Martyrs killed for his…Protestant Christianity by the Popish queen Bloody Mary in 1555." A "balanced Biblical assessment of the execution of…Tyndale at the behest of…Henry VIII requires some level of ambivalence towards both Henry VIII & William Tyndale for neither of them were without blemish." There is "religious propaganda that glorifies Tyndale with reference to the white side…in his Bible translation work in favour of the Reformation, but which…conceals the black side…in his work to thwart & undermine the Reformation." E.g. "This…Biblical balance is…lost in the religiously liberal Revised Standard Version's Preface of 1952" "focusing only on his good side, & hiding his dark & black side." CORRECTIONS: "the words said by St. John the Baptist, &" should here say "whose life & death is" afore "found in all 4 gospels e.g. St. Mark 6:18, 'It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife'." Reference is made to "a secret service agent, Steven Vaughan," acting "with the help of another;" & a July 2026 footnote to printed sermon says "I should have said, 'the help of another secret service agent...Henry…Phillips.' He went to Antwerp & he, not Vaughan…made contact with Tyndale in 1535 & laid the rat-trap that caught Tyndale."

The devotional centers on the transformative power of trusting God's presence as the antidote to fear, rooted in the biblical truth that God is a shield and protector who grants peace, love, power, and a sound mind. It emphasizes that fear, often born of uncertainty and prolonged worry, distorts judgment and hinders faith, but God's promise to dwell with His people offers a refuge that redefines adversity as refining grace. Drawing from Scripture and personal testimonies, the message calls believers to rediscover God's character and faithfulness, urging a shift from anxiety to trust, even in the face of life-threatening trials. The tone is pastoral and hopeful, challenging Christians to live not in fear but in the peace that Christ alone provides, as exemplified by faithful martyrs who trusted God in their darkest moments.

The sermon exhorts believers to remain unashamed of Christ and the gospel despite persecution, drawing primarily from Paul's final instructions in 2 Timothy. It emphasizes that God provides a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline rather than timidity, enabling Christians to endure suffering with joy and confidence. The message contrasts worldly shame with divine honor, framing martyrdom and hardship as evidence of genuine faith and ultimate victory through Christ. By referencing passages such as Romans 8 and Revelation, the text assures believers that their faithful endurance leads to eternal glory and confirms their salvation. Ultimately, the preacher calls for unwavering commitment to the gospel, urging listeners to reject cowardice and embrace their calling as witnesses for Jesus.

The sermon explores the profound commitment of Christian martyrs who remained faithful to Christ despite facing death. Drawing on historical accounts from Fox's Book of Martyrs and the story of missionary Jim Elliott, it emphasizes the principle of trading temporary earthly possessions for eternal spiritual rewards. The central message encourages believers to prioritize their relationship with Jesus above all else, trusting that such sacrifice yields multifold blessings in eternity. It highlights the redemptive power of the gospel, illustrated by Elizabeth Elliott's forgiveness toward her husband's killers. Ultimately, the preacher calls the congregation to cultivate a spirit of total surrender and unwavering trust in God.

This message was preached at the Martyrs Memorial in the City of Oxford, England.

Around the world, Christians are being persecuted for their faith. A report last Friday indicated 28 Christians were massacred in Nigeria as Islamic militants targeted a village overnight. A week ago today, the ACLJ reported in the Congo, the DRC, Islamic jihadists were conducting a village-by-village extermination of Christians. They report in the last three weeks, 76 Christians were hunted down and slaughtered/beheaded, executed in groups, and dragged from their homes. The ultimatum is: "Deny Christ or die." Earlier this month a story indicated that authorities with the Chinese Communist Party raided the Sunday service of an influential Protestant house church detaining pastors and dozens of members, including children. Also this month in India, it was reported that three Christian families had their homes burned down by a suspected Hindu mob. The matter of persecution is very real and it's happening every day. Todd Nettleton is Vice President for Message for the Voice of the Martyrs–USA and host of The Voice of the Martyrs Radio and joins us for this edition of Crosstalk.

The Lord Jesus used the death of Stephen, the first martyr of the church, to stir up the church of the Lord Jesus Christ. The stoning of Stephen still stirs us today. We have much to learn from the boldness of one man who stood to proclaim the gospel as a testimony for believers, and against unbelievers.

This sermon exhorts believers to remain uncompromisingly loyal to Jesus Christ amidst a hostile culture that demands conformity to secular ideologies. Drawing from Daniel chapter three, the message highlights Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego as models of faith who refused to bow to Nebuchadnezzar's golden image despite the threat of death. The preacher argues that true nonconformity stems from a deep knowledge of God, adherence to Scripture, and an eternal perspective that prioritizes spiritual fidelity over earthly safety. By examining historical martyrs and biblical accounts, the text emphasizes that God vindicates those who trust in Him even when He does not prevent suffering. Ultimately, the sermon calls for steadfast allegiance to Christ's lordship, warning against the satanic nature of self-exaltation found in modern pride culture.

In Matthew 5:11–12, Jesus brings the Beatitudes to a deeply personal conclusion: "Blessed are you" when insult, persecution, and slander come because of Him. The kingdom citizen should not be surprised when faithfulness to Christ brings reproach from the world. Yet Christ does not merely command His people to endure; He commands them to rejoice. This joy is not rooted in pain itself, but in the certainty that heaven is real, the Father sees, and the reward of grace is great. Those who suffer for Christ stand in the long line of the prophets, apostles, martyrs, and faithful saints who have gone before them. Above all, they are united to the Savior who was reviled, falsely accused, crucified, and raised in glory. The question pressed upon every heart is this: Is Christ precious enough that we can rejoice when faithfulness to Him costs us the praise of men?

The sermon explores the profound assurance found in Paul's declaration that God is able to keep what believers have committed to Him. It emphasizes the dual themes of divine preservation and human commitment, illustrating how trust in Christ provides perfect peace and safety against life's uncertainties. The preacher highlights the importance of utilizing spiritual gifts within the body of Christ for His glory rather than relying on personal merit. By reflecting on historical martyrs and biblical figures, the message encourages wholehearted devotion and readiness for eternity. Ultimately, it calls listeners to rest in God's faithful keeping and to live with a perspective focused on eternal security.

A new MP3 sermon from Providence Chapel is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Blood of the Martyrs Is Seed Speaker: Lee Dodd Broadcaster: Providence Chapel Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/25/2024 Bible: Philippians 1:12-14 Length: 49 min.