Christ Assembly Church
How to Stand in the Midst of the World’s Hostility?
How the Suffering of Jesus and the Support of the Holy Spirit helps Christians stand in the face of hostility.
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Christ Assembly Church
2835 W Sugar Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262, USA
Sunday 8:00 AM
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https://cleavelandrankin.podbean.com/mf/web/iu9g27/standinginhostility.mp3I. OUR PERSPECTIVE IN PERSECUTION v. 18, 20
A. Know that the world hated Jesus v. 18
B. Remember that the world will hate Jesus’ servants v. 20
A. Know that the world hated Jesus v. 18
B. Remember that the world will hate Jesus’ servants v. 20
II. THE PURPOSE OF THE WORLD'S PERSECUTION v. 19, 21
A. Because we are not of the world v. 19
B. Because the world hates Jesus v. 21-23, 24-25
A. Because we are not of the world v. 19
B. Because the world hates Jesus v. 21-23, 24-25
III. OUR PARTNER IN THE MIDST OF PERSECUTION v. 26-27. (The Spirit makes us witnesses for Christ despite persecution)
A. The Spirit’s witness to disciples concerning the Savior v. 26
B. The Spirit-filled disciples witness to the world concerning the Savior v. 27
A. The Spirit’s witness to disciples concerning the Savior v. 26
B. The Spirit-filled disciples witness to the world concerning the Savior v. 27
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http://www.christassemblychurch.org/resources/giveSERMON TAKE HOME PRINCIPLE: In order to stand we must remember the Savior’s suffering and rely on the Spirit’s support
REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
1. When was the last time you had to take a stand for Jesus Christ?
2. When is the last time you've experienced some form of persecution for your faith? If you can't remember, why do you think it has been so long?
3. How can we know in which areas it’s okay to be like the world (styles, fads, etc.) and where we need to be distinct?
4. Paul prayed for boldness, yet urged believers to be sensitive in their witness (Eph. 6:19; Col. 4:5-6). Where’s the balance?
1. When was the last time you had to take a stand for Jesus Christ?
2. When is the last time you've experienced some form of persecution for your faith? If you can't remember, why do you think it has been so long?
3. How can we know in which areas it’s okay to be like the world (styles, fads, etc.) and where we need to be distinct?
4. Paul prayed for boldness, yet urged believers to be sensitive in their witness (Eph. 6:19; Col. 4:5-6). Where’s the balance?