When Times Get Hard
Second Coming 2022 • Sermon • Submitted
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· 1 viewJesus tells his disciples that the time between his first and second comings will be difficult. The world will be in turmoil. Those who follow him will be persecuted for their faith. However, in these times, we can rely on the strength of Christ to help us stand against those who try to lead us away from him.
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5 And while some were speaking of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said, 6 “As for these things that you see, the days will come when there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” 7 And they asked him, “Teacher, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?” 8 And he said, “See that you are not led astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and, ‘The time is at hand!’ Do not go after them. 9 And when you hear of wars and tumults, do not be terrified, for these things must first take place, but the end will not be at once.” 10 Then he said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. 11 There will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences. And there will be terrors and great signs from heaven. 12 But before all this they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors for my name’s sake. 13 This will be your opportunity to bear witness. 14 Settle it therefore in your minds not to meditate beforehand how to answer, 15 for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict. 16 You will be delivered up even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and some of you they will put to death. 17 You will be hated by all for my name’s sake. 18 But not a hair of your head will perish. 19 By your endurance you will gain your lives.
1. In hard times, don’t be misled. (vs. 5-9)
1. In hard times, don’t be misled. (vs. 5-9)
6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.
2. In hard times, testify to the truth. (vs. 10-15)
2. In hard times, testify to the truth. (vs. 10-15)
26 “But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me. 27 And you also will bear witness, because you have been with me from the beginning.
3. In hard times, stand firm and gain true life. (vs. 16-19)
3. In hard times, stand firm and gain true life. (vs. 16-19)
21 Brother will deliver brother over to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death, 22 and you will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.