Sunday 3/18/2018

Who Do You Say That I AM? A Journey With Jesus - Sermon 73c Luke 21:14-15 According to the United States Department of State, Christians in more than 60 countries face persecution from their governments or surrounding neighbors simply because of their belief in Jesus Christ. Facts on Christian Persecution TODAY: Every Month... 255 Christians are killed. 104 Christians are abducted. 180 Christian women are raped, sexually harassed or forced into marriage. 66 churches are attacked. 160 Christians are detained and imprisoned without trial. Persecution is a fire that purges the dross and causes sincere unapologetic faith to rise to the surface to be seen. Luke 21:16-17 The Characteristics of the Persecution again: 1. Imprisonment 2. Betrayal 3. Death Sentences 4. Hatred