This sermon unpacks Jesus’ words of encouragement to the Church in Philadelphia. This Church was operating in a city where mission was baked into its DNA as it was surrounded by pagan worshipping neighbours. Jesus commends this Church for its perseverance, endurance, faithfulness, and hard work. As the only authoritative key holder he promises them...
Sermon Tag: Endurance
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Patient Endurance | Revelation 1:9-20
This sermon addresses the reality that Christian life is a marathon not a sprint. Believers are called to patiently endure pain and suffering in this life pressing on in faith for the eternal glory that awaits. It is a consequence of our perfect union with Christ through the Holy Spirit that we share in all...
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Signs of the End of the Age | Matthew 24:1-35
This sermon unpacks the double fulfilment of these verses. There is one area of fulfilment to be found in the destruction of the temple in 70ad. But there is also future fulfilment to be found and completed when Christ returns. There is lots going on in our world today, earthquakes, famines, wars, and rumours of...
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When Hope & Endurance Fail – Lamentations 3:16-33
After Gemma shared the really difficult circumstances in UK hospitals at the moment, we consider whether there is any comfort from God for those whose endurance and hope is failing.