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How did Jesus comfort Mary and Martha after the death of their brother Lazarus? How does He help you today? Listen as David Samson preaches from John 11:1-44.

Why are we called to be patient when suffering? In today's message, Pastor Steve will examine 1 Peter 5:10-14.

How are you to respond when suffering unjustly for Jesus? Are you to retaliate? Join Pastor Steve as he looks at Peter's response to suffering persecution in 1 Peter 4:12-19.

2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

They say in times of intense pressure, what’s inside comes out. When you and I are afflicted, mistreated, persecuted, what’s inside will come out. What’s inside you and me? Is it the life of Christ that comes out in times of trouble as joy? Or is it jealousy, selfish ambition, fear, desire for control,…

Review Mark’s Mission: Jesus: Servant King Disciples: Becoming Disciples, and life in the Kingdom Jesus has anticlimactically entered Jerusalem, made some observations about a fig tree, and taught in the temple with people from every major sect trying to trap him in his words - Pharisees, Sadducees,…

Notes In his book God Tells the Man Who Cares , A. W. Tozer observes a dangerous perspective among Christians. “Men think of the world, not as a battleground but as a playground. We are not here to fight, we are here to frolic. We are not in a foreign land, we are at home. We are not getting ready to…

Self Persecution How many people have you encountered that have lead themselves into the position of being persecuted so they may feel worthy of their endeavor? What exactly is persecution? PERSECUTION Mistreatment of a person or group on the basis of ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, or beliefs.…

Introduction Introduction to the sermon 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward…

Intro: Ask for a volunteer to come up and stand, then have them sit down. Then have them wait. You even have to wait for something? You think you might know what’s going to happen or at least have a vague idea based upon past experiences. And so you go with what you know. You know it wasn’t much different…

Coming Home Familiar, Comfortable . . . It feels like you belong. This is where we find Paul. He is in Jerusalem. He is in the temple. He is participating in the customs of his people. He is enjoying what feels familiar and for years spoke to his heart and his devotion to God. Now imagine if your family…

20 Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will also keep yours. WHAT IS CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION? Christian persecution is any hostility experienced from the world as a result of one’s…

Intro: I want you to contemplate something for me as we talk about Jesus praying today. I want you to think to your prayers, what is it that you pray for? Is it the same thing that Jesus prayed for? Prayer is one of the most misunderstood disciplines of discipleship, but hopefully John can clear it up…

Intro: Choice, it seems such a little thing, that is until someone takes it away from you. We look all around our world at the fallout when choice has been stolen. However, maybe we take a more practical look at this: Choice example (easy choice, hard choice) Then the Jewish leaders took Jesus from Caiaphas…

2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. How many of us have had trials and tribulation in our lives?…

Intro: There is always a Spiritual battle raging all around us but very few of us ever view this battle. We definitely feel the results of the battle and the effects of that battle but never quiet see what’s going on. But that’s exactly what’s been going on the whole time in John and now we see the end…

For the last couple weeks I have touched on the transformation done in me over the last fifteen years. Today I’m going to hold true to my promise. I brought with me the picture of me at 19 years old. What a stark difference between the face you see on that screen and the face you see before you today.…

The Gospel trnsforms unlikely people, sometimes it is the convert, other times it is the church.

Luke 3:19–20 But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip’s wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done, 20 Added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison. Matthew 11:2–6 Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,…

In the final beatitude, we are challenged to prepare to face persecution with joy.

12 And they stirred up the people and the elders and the scribes, and they came upon him and seized him and brought him before the council, 13 and they set up false witnesses who said, “This man never ceases to speak words against this holy place and the law, 14 for we have heard him say that this Jesus…

We were looking at 2 Timothy 1:8-12 last week. We saw Paul telling Timothy to not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, or of me his prisoner. Rather, Timothy was to join in suffering for the gospel by the power of God. Let’s look at the verse again. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about…

This is a special occasion. This is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Our participation in praying for persecuted Christians might be one of the most important things we do this year. That’s a bold claim. To back it up, I’d like to ask you to consider the two passages of scripture…

Introduction Review: Last time we talked about Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called the sons of God. While some feed on contention and the latest crisis, as God’s children, we will strive to live peaceably with all men as much as it depends on us. We will promote peace in the home, at…

A. Kingdom attributes (5:1–12) 1. The poor in spirit (5:3) a. The role (5:3a): God blesses those who realize their need for him. b. T he reward (5:3b): The Kingdom of Heaven is given to them. 2. Those who mourn (5:4) a. The role (5:4a): God blesses those who mourn. b. The reward (5:4b): They will be…