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"Perseverance" Tagged Sermons

Facing Trials

The New Testament book of James is an intensely practical letter, focusing on how Christians should behave as we put the teachings of God’s Word into practice. Trials occur in every life but God enables believers to experience joy even in the midst of difficult circumstances. James 1:1-18 ESV Greeting 1 James, a servant[a] of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,…

Safe, but not finished

This message examines how Paul recognised that he was a work in progress. He recognised the difference that Christ had already made in his life, but had set his mind on pressing towards perfection, because of the security that he had in Christ. Philippians 3:12 English Standard Version Straining Toward the Goal 12 Not that…

Pressing on

Persevering isn’t easy so why should we press on, why should we persevere in the Christian life? In this passage Paul’s reasons are because: 1. God has called us to press on 2. We are warned there are enemies of the cross 3. Jesus is our hope