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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.

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…

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,…

diōgmos ( διωγμός) The Refining Fire Of Persecution Introduction: Good morning, church! Today, we are going to delve into a subject that may challenge us but will also encourage us to grow deeper in our faith. The Bible tells us that as believers, persecution is not something to be feared but embraced…

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.…

Review Jesus had promised that persecution would come and eventually it did come to the church in Jerusalem. It began with Peter and John. What was their crime? They preached that through Jesus a person can be forgiven of their sins and one day be raised from the dead! They boldly declared these things…

Review In case you missed it, a small miracle happened last Sunday morning. I covered all of Acts chapter three in one message. Acts chapter three showed Peter and John carry on the witness for Christ in Jerusalem. The apostles do an extraordinary miracle as a lame man is healed right by the Temple Mount.…

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…

Enduring Persecution Results in Salvation Grace, mercy, and peace to you; from God our Father and from our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Our text for this Reformation is from our gospel reading, verse 22: And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end will…

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,…

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…

Introduction Jesus is talking to the twelve apostles, these are some of His followers whom He has hand chosen to go out into the world with His authority and His power, to make the Gospel known. Last week we heard Jesus instructing them to use this power and authority to heal, deliver, and even bring…

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…

Thank you for joining us today. We began a series last week on the seven churches that Jesus writes to in Revelation chapters 2 and 3. Today our focus is on the second church. If you have your bibles go to the book of Revelation, chapter 2. I will begin at verse 8. As an American church and as American…

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…

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.

The Aussie Battler As we near the American presidential election, you can almost guarantee that all of the candidates are going to make reference to the American Dream. It’s the idea that every person has the freedom and opportunity to succeed and attain a better life. You’ve just got to put your head…

Introduction: 26 “So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. 27 What I tell you in the dark, say in the light, and what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops. 28 And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.…

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

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…

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…