Sermons on Perseverance

Sermons on Perseverance

Pergamum, the Compromising Church | Revelation 2:12-17

Listen, as Pastor Ron continues his series on the letter of Jesus to the churches in Revelation. What can we learn from the compromising church in Pergamum? Discussion Questions 1. Why do we not see the danger in compromising God’s Word and our faith? 2. Do you think this passage speaks a warning to those in the Church who mix political ideology and idolizing politicians with our faith? 3. How do you think God (Jesus) wants us to be in…

Smyrna – Suffering Well | Revelation 2:8-11

Sermon Revelation 2:8-11 | Letters From Jesus: Smyrna – Suffering Well To the Church in Smyrna 8 “To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty—yet you are rich! I know about the slander of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. 10 Do…

Hope Fulfilled | 1 Thessalonians 4:13 – 5:11

Mark Pender encourages us with this message about hope from 1 Thessalonians. Discussion Questions Paul uses a literary technique of contrasts in this section.  Some examples – Light contrast Dark, Sober contrast Drunk, Asleep contrast Awake.  Is Salvation the contrast of wrath (v9)? Martin L King Jr said “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”  How did Paul model this?  In what ways have you seen others model this? We’re not the church in Thessalonica, but how…

Beyond Our Efforts | Mark 4:26-34

Pastor Ron is starting a new series in the book of Mark called “What We Need, God Provides”. The Lord of the harvest provides all that we need. Watch Here Discussion Questions 1. What inspires you to persevere when progress seems painfully slow? 2. Why do we so often try to force things into existence by our sheer efforts? 3. How does the parable of sowing seed underscore God’s sovereignty? 4. What do these parables teach us about how God…

Why Serve God? | Malachi 3:13-18

Listen as Pastor Ron continues our series in Malachi, “Why So Apathetic?”. How are we motivated to serve God? Watch Here Discussion Questions 1. Why do you think so many pastors leave the ministry? 2. Why are believers hesitant to step forward to serve the Lord? 3. Has the church fostered a self centered christianity? If so, how? 4. What rewards are there for serving God?