When they come for you, God will be there for you
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This sermon (3:10) discusses the persecution of Christians throughout history and offers guidance on how believers should respond when facing adversity, drawing parallels from the Book of Acts, Chapter 12.
Key takeaways from the sermon include:
• Historical Persecution of Christians (3:10): Pastor Jesse highlights how Christianity has historically faced opposition, referencing Herod's persecution of the early church, including the killing of James and the arrest of Peter (3:42). He emphasizes that this pattern of persecution has continued throughout history, noting that an estimated 70 million Christians have been killed in the last 2,000 years, with a significant portion (45 million) in the 20th century, often under atheistic, communist, or Islamic regimes (11:58-13:30).
• The Power of Prayer and Trust in God's Wisdom (18:16): The sermon stresses that when faced with persecution, the church's first response, as seen in Acts 12, should be prayer (18:43). This prayer is not born of panic but of adoration and praise (20:47), trusting in God's wisdom and acknowledging His sovereignty (26:07). The preacher encourages believers to adopt a perspective where "my challenge is big, but my God is bigger" (25:08).
• Resting in God's Providence (31:00): Pastor encourages believers to find rest in God's providence, which refers to His sovereign care and loving oversight (32:00). Peter's ability to sleep soundly while imprisoned and awaiting possible execution (31:45) is used as an example of this peace (32:50), which "passes all understanding" and guards the hearts and minds of believers (33:16).
• Continuing in God's Work Amidst Adversity (41:36): Despite loss and persecution, the church is called to continue in God's will (43:55). He notes that God can use even death for His purposes, as seen with James (41:49), and emphasizes the importance of Christians assembling together and serving one another (44:08). Prayer is presented not as a last resort but as the first option (45:17).
• God Will Be There for You (45:26): The sermon concludes with the assurance that "God will be there for you" (45:28) when they come for you, urging Christians to get serious about standing and serving God (45:33).
This sermon (3:10) discusses the persecution of Christians throughout history and offers guidance on how believers should respond when facing adversity, drawing parallels from the Book of Acts, Chapter 12.
Key takeaways from the sermon include:
• Historical Persecution of Christians (3:10): Pastor Jesse highlights how Christianity has historically faced opposition, referencing Herod's persecution of the early church, including the killing of James and the arrest of Peter (3:42). He emphasizes that this pattern of persecution has continued throughout history, noting that an estimated 70 million Christians have been killed in the last 2,000 years, with a significant portion (45 million) in the 20th century, often under atheistic, communist, or Islamic regimes (11:58-13:30).
• The Power of Prayer and Trust in God's Wisdom (18:16): The sermon stresses that when faced with persecution, the church's first response, as seen in Acts 12, should be prayer (18:43). This prayer is not born of panic but of adoration and praise (20:47), trusting in God's wisdom and acknowledging His sovereignty (26:07). The preacher encourages believers to adopt a perspective where "my challenge is big, but my God is bigger" (25:08).
• Resting in God's Providence (31:00): Pastor encourages believers to find rest in God's providence, which refers to His sovereign care and loving oversight (32:00). Peter's ability to sleep soundly while imprisoned and awaiting possible execution (31:45) is used as an example of this peace (32:50), which "passes all understanding" and guards the hearts and minds of believers (33:16).
• Continuing in God's Work Amidst Adversity (41:36): Despite loss and persecution, the church is called to continue in God's will (43:55). He notes that God can use even death for His purposes, as seen with James (41:49), and emphasizes the importance of Christians assembling together and serving one another (44:08). Prayer is presented not as a last resort but as the first option (45:17).
• God Will Be There for You (45:26): The sermon concludes with the assurance that "God will be there for you" (45:28) when they come for you, urging Christians to get serious about standing and serving God (45:33).
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