Category Archives: perseverance

the future of overcomers (2)

20250602 the future of overcomers (2) Revelation 3:1-22 Revelation 3:1 “Write to the agent of the congregation in Sardis: Thus says the one who has the seven breaths of God and the seven stars: I know your works; you have … Continue reading

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when the challenges occur

20250427 when the challenges occur Nehemiah 4:1-23 Nehemiah 4:1 When Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became furious. He ridiculed the JewsNehemiah 4:2 before his colleagues and the powerful men of Samaria, and said, “What are these … Continue reading

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perseverance pays off

20241225 perseverance pays off 1 Chronicles 11:1-47 1 Chronicles 11:1 All Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood.1 Chronicles 11:2 Even previously when Saul was king, you were leading Israel … Continue reading

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grace is for growing

20241210 grace is for growing 2 Peter 3:14-18 2 Peter 3:14 Therefore, cared for ones, while you wait for these things, make every effort to be found spotless and blameless in his sight, at peace.2 Peter 3:15 Also, think about … Continue reading

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stay set to the standard

20240823 Stay set to the standard 1 Peter 5:12-14 (JDV) 1 Peter 5:12 Through Silvanus, a faithful brother (as I consider him), I have written to you briefly to encourage you and to testify that this is the true favor … Continue reading

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a temporary lion

20240822 a temporary lion 1 Peter 5:8-11 (JDV) 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded, be alert. Your adversary the devil is walking around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour.1 Peter 5:9 Resist that lion, firm in the … Continue reading

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enduring ‘almost’

20240511 enduring ‘almost’ 2 Samuel 5:1-16 (JDV) 2 Samuel 5:1 All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood.2 Samuel 5:2 Even while Saul was king over us, you … Continue reading

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just praying

20231009 just praying Psalm 109:4-5 Psalm 109:4 In response to my love they harbor animosity toward me, and I just pray!Psalm 109:5 They repay me evil instead of good, And hatred instead of my love. just praying David reveals the … Continue reading

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going on

20230911 going on Hebrews 12:7-13 (JDV) Hebrews 12:7 Endure suffering as discipline: God is dealing with you as sons. You see, what son is there that a father does not discipline?Hebrews 12:8 But if you are without discipline – which … Continue reading

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He chose the cross

20230909 he chose the cross Hebrews 12:1-2 (JDV) Hebrews 12:1 It is for that reason since we also have such a large cloud of testifiers around us, let us lay aside every hindrance and the failure that so easily ensnares … Continue reading

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