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perseverance
The scattering of the Christians in Jerusalem felt like the end of the church. It turned out to only be the beginning. By sharing their faith wherever they went, people found hope, churches were established, and the mission was multiplied. This message looks at how the same can happen today.
Acts 11:19-30
Paul’s calling is followed by a season of opposition, obscurity, and criticism. God is preparing the apostle to the Gentiles, but the process isn’t at all what we’d expect. This message looks at how God works in our lives to prepare us for impact.
Acts 9:19-31
Pain and hardship can make us wonder whether God has forgotten us or stopped caring. This message looks at how God uses discipline to train His children, build their character, and assure them of His love.
Hebrews 12:3-11
It’s easy to claim faith in Christ while keeping His people at a distance. John teaches that true children of God stay connected to the family of God. This message looks at how love for the church confirms the reality of our relationship with God.
1 John 2:18-25
We’re bombarded with messages about ambition, power, and success. And it’s tempting to try and fuse those values into the Christian life. This message looks at the humility that makes Jesus’ calling distinctive and what it means to embody it in our daily lives.
1 Corinthians 4:6-13
Stress, isolation and uncertainty have led many Christians to pull back from Christian fellowship during the pandemic. In the first century, Jewish Christians faced the temptation because of persecution. This message looks at the reasons they were given to persevere and how they can help us finish the race in our day.
