A Life Worth Dying For

Scott Risley

Colossians 2:1-3

If you want a life worth dying for, then start a relationship with Jesus and answer His call to serve,  Even though it is hard, the finish line will be here soon, and you will receive the reward God has reserved for you.

God's Discipline

Ryan Lowery

Hebrews 12:1-13

God brings discipline into the lives of believers in order to grow our character and perseverance. This discipline is loving, not punishing, and can come in many forms. 

Developing a Healthy View of Failure

Kristen Mayer

Hebrews 12:1-13

Children will face many failures. As parents, we can help them to develop a healthy view of their failures, showing them that perseverance and grit are more important than immediate success. 

Persevering in Faith

Ryan Lowery

Hebrews 3:3-19

While a hardened heart does not affect the Christian believer's salvation, it may cause them to miss out on God's gifts and joy. Hebrews 3 lists five ways to soften our hearts to God. 

The Power of Putting Others First

Ryan Lowery

Ephesians 3:13-21

While he is in the midst of his own difficult circumstances, Paul encourages the believers to endure hardship and give glory to God.

The Race

Jim Leffel

Hebrews 12:1-3

The author of Hebrews compares the journey of lifelong faithfulness to a race that we must be perseverant in. We can look to Jesus as our role model, but also to followers of God who came before us.

Follow Up: Growth, Persecution, and Judgment

Dennis McCallum

2 Thessalonians 1:1-10

God, in all His amazing wisdom, is able to use the suffering and persecution Christians receive, to grow us spiritually. He promises that those who persecute us will come under eternal judgment, if they refuse to obey the Good News of our Lord Jesus.

Inside Out

Jim Leffel

Jeremiah 37:1-38:20

As Jeremiah remains faithful to God in the face danger from those pursuing him, King Zedekiah struggles to make a decision to obey God or not. Contrasting the inner lives of Zedekiah and Jeremiah, we get a hint at why there is such a difference in their outer actions.

Halftime

Jim Leffel

Jeremiah 25:1-11

Jeremiah was able to persevere through a difficult life because he kept his eyes fixed on God's plan for him. Today, we can persevere through our own lives by placing our faith in God and seeking His vision for us.