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Romans 1:1-7 (CWSB) 1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, 2 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the Holy Scriptures,) 3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; 4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: 5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name; 6 Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: 7 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Maybe we cannot understand what they are going through, but we can still pray for them and we can learn from them. They can teach us. The question is what can you learn from those who are being persecuted for their faith? How can we apply what they know and experience from their culture to ours which is vastly different? Fortunately there is something that we still do have in common with them. It is our faith in Jesus and the Word of God. Today I am going to share five things I think we can learn from Martyrs.

Jesus is very confident in the sovereignty of God. He is not afraid of the misunderstandings of others or of their lack of trust. He is sure in Himself and in the Work of the Father. God has promised rivers of flowing or living water flowing out of our inmost being... He didn't leave us to wonder what that means. God gives Himself, He gives His Spirit to those who trust in Him. God is present with us always, even to teh end of the age. Don't be afraid, dear Saint. God is not wondering what is happening as you are. He is not confused. He doesn't feel as though things are out of control. You might feel this way. He does not. God reigns on His throne as Sovereign over all of His creation. I would do well to trust Him. LORD, increase our faith. These thoughts shared by Jason Stuart Precy at Refuge TLH in Tallahassee, FL on Sunday, January 2, 2022.

Peter says to add to our faith, "virtue." What is virtue? How are we to feel about the change that is needed to become more Christ-like?

Responding to God's goodness includes returning to give Him thanks, responding in greater obedience to God, and realizing that God blesses and strengthens us as individuals in order to bless and strengthen the church for its ongoing mission.

Romans 12:1-8 Stephen Caswell © 2004 Servant hood The Navigators are well known for their emphasis on having an attitude of servant hood. A businessman asked Lorne Sanny, then president of the Navigators, how he could know when he had a servant like attitude. Lorne replied, by how you act when you are…

Nehemiah 11:1-12:47 Stephen Caswell © 2000 Commitment - The Mule And The Ox For many days an old farmer had been plowing with an ox and a mule together and working them pretty hard. The ox said to the mule, let's play sick today and rest a little while. But the old mule said , no we need to get the work…

At home on the shelves in our hallway, there is a card I made when I was younger. That may not seem out of the ordinary – it's the kind of thing children tend to do after all. But I remember that I got my mum to help me make the card – again, this is a fairly standard procedure for children. But the…

Standing Out Luke 2:22-40 Every person can connect with God like Simeon by adopting the characteristics he possessed. Introduction: When I was in college Wayne Goldsmith came to become the pastor of the Hillsdale United Brethren Church. He is an unassuming man. He actually is a little funny looking.…

Growing up in a small town in Maryland, holidays were always a big affair for my family. I particularly liked the Fourth of July. Aunts, uncles, cousins and distant relatives whom I rarely saw otherwise came from Philadelphia and New Jersey. After a big noon meal, we all took our seats in my great-grandmother’s…

Date: 18th November 2007 (Sunday AM) Ref: A0345 Place: Kambah P.S. Title: Teamwork in the Marriage Cockpit Text: & Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Illust: Flying a bit in the last 2 weeks – 7 flights totalling over 32 hours in total. – Every plane, every airline, even with all the computerised flying aids had a…

What Is It That’s Really Important To You? Illus: Two friends were walking near Times Square in Manhattan. It was during the noon lunch hour and the streets were filled with people. Cars were honking their horns, taxicabs were squealing, sirens were wailing, and the sounds of the city were almost deafening.…

Look! What Do You See? TEXT: Luke 2: 22-40 QUESTION: What do you see in the Christ child? Why is Jesus important for your life? ASSERTION: Jesus is the promised Savior of all creation. In him we find peace, joy, and strength to live every day of our lives. INVITATION: Become a preacher. Go and testify…

Has Your Love For Christ Grown Weak?[1] INTRODUCTION: 1. When my love to Christ grows weak, When for deeper faith I seek, Then in thought I go to thee, Garden of Gethsemane! (1) It is possible. That’s why we sing about it. That’s why Scripture warns about it. (2) How can a person’s love for God / Christ…

Title: The Church of the Open Door. Text: Revelation 3:7-13. CIT: God has opened a door for this church that no one can close. Theme: God has opened a door for all believers that no one can close. Purpose: Didactic/Edification/Salvation. Introduction I. The Character of Christ (3:7). “And to the angel…

SERMON TYPE: EXPOSITORY Chad Williams Box 336A Romans, BIB 641, 5-6th Hour Title: The Rational Response of the Redeemed Text: Romans 12:1-2 Sub/Comp: The mercies of God compel the believer to respond with a personal life of dedication, with proper Christian separation, and with a pursuit of thorough…

Press On Php 3:12-14 Intro: · @ Ask the average person who Greg Lemond is – most won’t know. o Some may remember him in sports 20 years ago o Some may know — a cyclist who won the Tour de France 3x o second is perhaps one of the greatest sporting events in history · First American to win the race in…

INTRODUCTION It is often asked by dedicated belivers, "What is it God wants from us?" This is a question around which pivots the essence of true religion. The Old Testament prophet, Micah sought to answer it this way, "He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee,…