THE END IS NEAR, NOW WHAT? (4 OF 5)
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19
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Title: The End Is Near, Now What? (4 of 5)
Series: Living with Hope & Holiness in a Hostile World
Author: Donald Cantrell
Text: 1 Peter 4:1-19
I - Cultivating One's Christian Attitude (1 - 11)
II - Confirming One's Coming Affliction (12 - 19)
This sermon contains a fully alliterated outline, with subpoints.
The Reality of Life
A small girl had been promised the privilege of climbing to a nearby hilltop where her brother enjoyed playing. But when she came within sight of the steep, rough path, she drew back in dismay. "Why, there isn't a smooth spot anywhere. It's all bumpy and stony!" she exclaimed.
"Yes," said her more experienced older brother, "but how else would we ever climb to the top if it wasn't? The stones and bumps are what we step on to get there."
THE END OF THE BEGINNING
During the second world war November 1942, as Hitler's Luftwaffe had invaded English skies, Britain was feeling the dread of his enlarging shadow. The country was asking the question "How long can they endure the unrelenting darkness of their situation?"
Prime Minister Winston Churchill needed to answer that question. What could he say to give the people hope and courage?
On November 10th, he addressed a worried audience at the Lord Mayor's Day Luncheon. Slowly and in his own particular style, he spoke these immortal words:
"Now is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning."
As believers, we know the end is coming, but we have no clue as to when, so in turn, we merely focus on having the right attitude and embracing the affliction that is most assuredly here, with more on the horizon.
Sermon Central "Endurance"
HE ENDURED TO THE END
We need to possess an enduring love. Endurance: the power to withstand hardship or stress, to keep on going despite all setbacks.
I recently heard of a Leicester woman who, after having four children, started running then entered maratho ...
Series: Living with Hope & Holiness in a Hostile World
Author: Donald Cantrell
Text: 1 Peter 4:1-19
I - Cultivating One's Christian Attitude (1 - 11)
II - Confirming One's Coming Affliction (12 - 19)
This sermon contains a fully alliterated outline, with subpoints.
The Reality of Life
A small girl had been promised the privilege of climbing to a nearby hilltop where her brother enjoyed playing. But when she came within sight of the steep, rough path, she drew back in dismay. "Why, there isn't a smooth spot anywhere. It's all bumpy and stony!" she exclaimed.
"Yes," said her more experienced older brother, "but how else would we ever climb to the top if it wasn't? The stones and bumps are what we step on to get there."
THE END OF THE BEGINNING
During the second world war November 1942, as Hitler's Luftwaffe had invaded English skies, Britain was feeling the dread of his enlarging shadow. The country was asking the question "How long can they endure the unrelenting darkness of their situation?"
Prime Minister Winston Churchill needed to answer that question. What could he say to give the people hope and courage?
On November 10th, he addressed a worried audience at the Lord Mayor's Day Luncheon. Slowly and in his own particular style, he spoke these immortal words:
"Now is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning."
As believers, we know the end is coming, but we have no clue as to when, so in turn, we merely focus on having the right attitude and embracing the affliction that is most assuredly here, with more on the horizon.
Sermon Central "Endurance"
HE ENDURED TO THE END
We need to possess an enduring love. Endurance: the power to withstand hardship or stress, to keep on going despite all setbacks.
I recently heard of a Leicester woman who, after having four children, started running then entered maratho ...
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