Elder Andre Montgomery
Corinthians 1:27
Romans 8:35-37
Revelation 6:17
Big Idea: Christians persevere because Jesus is Faithful.
The perseverance of the saints means that all those who are truly born again will be kept by God’s power and will persevere as Christians until the end of their
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lives.”
Point I: Weakness reveals God’s Power.
Revelations 14:1
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
2 Corinthians 4:7-11
Similar to the Japanese art of Kintsugi, our rough edges and cracks are filled in
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with gold to point to the greatness of God… We can embrace God in our trials
with faith that God is doing a work in us beyond our comprehension. Our scars
are not things to run from or to hide from others. Through them we exalt the one
who is conforming us more and more into the image of Christ.”
Point II: Christians persevere because Christ is Strong.
Psalm 2:6
Psalm 2:12
Galatians 3:2-3
How do we respond to this?
Point III: In your weakness, rest in Christ.
Revelation 14:2-3
Revelation 7:10
The Character of Perseverance
Revelation 14:4
F.I.S.H.
F – Faithfulness to Jesus
I – Imitating Jesus
S- Sacrificing for Jesus
H – Holding tightly to the Gospel
F – Faithfulness to Jesus
2 Corinthians 11:2
I – Imitating Jesus
S- Sacrificing for Jesus
Matthew 16:25
H – Holding tightly to the Gospel
Psalm 84:5-7
John 4:14
John 10:28
Isaiah 49:16
Jesus, I recognize that I am a sinner in need of Your forgiveness. I believe that You died on the cross for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and place my trust in You as my Lord and Savior. Please receive me now. I pray this in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Jesus, save the lost and guide the saved.
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