Pastors Must Persevere

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As Christ concludes His ordination sermon commissioning His apostles to go preach His kingdom gospel to God’s Church, He prepares them (and future ministers preaching their doctrine) to expect extreme resistance; and He calls them to carry on by moving on until they find worthy receivers to build up and build with.

Jesus will have your pastors properly prepared to minister to you. So Jesus will have your pastors prepared to face ongoing persecution in their ministry. And Jesus will have your pastors prepared to persevere for and with those who want their ministry. Jesus will have your pastors be purposeful by focusing on Christ’s ultimate purpose. Jesus will have your pastors persevere by His promise of His presence and His provision. Pastors Must Prepare to Persevere through Persecution for Christ’s People.

Bow to King Jesus & Be Blessed

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You Need Jesus and He is Here

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A Supernatural Work in You

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Choose This Day Whom Ye Serve

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To Receive the Redeemer Repent

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The Last Prophet, Priest, King

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Jesus Has Passed Your Test

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Jesus the Light of the World

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Disciples Drop Everything

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Hearing Christ is Healing

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Not Cursed, Blessed!

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Happiness Cries, “Woe is Me!”

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Joy Cometh to the Mourning

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The Meek Have Peace on Earth

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Blessed at The Lamb’s Supper

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Mercy Begets Mercy’s Blessings

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To the Pure All is Pure

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Peacemakers & Prince of Peace

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Persecution Proves Who You Are

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Help to Taste, See, Praise God

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Jesus Lived Law 4U to Live It

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Unholy Hatred Kills

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Be Careful to Keep Clean

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Marriage is to be Permanent

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Be Men and Women of Your Word

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Don’t Live Self-Centered Lives

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Be Better

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Sincerely Seek God’s Reward

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Focus on Your Father

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Home is Where Your Heart Is

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Keep Changing How You Think

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Examine Your Own Selves

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Expect Respect

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Go Get God’s Wisdom!

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Golden Rule: Your Go-to Tool

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On Highway to Hell or Heaven?

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Beware of Flattering Preachers

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Beware of Flattering Yourself

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True Preachers Proclaim Christ

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Exalted King Great High Priest

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Count the Cost and Commit

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Be Still and Know Jesus is God

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Your Savior Has Bound Satan

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Forgiven: Be of Good Cheer

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Repentant Sinners: Jesus Saves

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Christ Girds You With Gladness

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Get Out the Good News of Jesus

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Pray 4 Plenty of Good Pastors

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Jesus Sends You Good Shepherds

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Your Worker Is Worth His Wages

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Pastors Must Persevere

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Confidently Answer King’s Call

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The Sabbath is Meant for Mercy

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Minister with Private Pity

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Christ Your King is Conquering

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Jesus is the Judge

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Christians Have and Are Family

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You’ll Reap Kingdom Sowing

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Christ’s Living Intercession

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No Peace for the Wicked

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Your Little Can Go A Long Way

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Look to Jesus to Stop Sinking

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Keep Coming to Christ

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Have a Heart for God’s Word

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Constantly Cry to Jesus

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Jesus: Also King to Gentiles

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Jesus IS the Sign of the Times

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Pay Attention, Avoid Infection

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Confidently Confess Christ

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Prepare to Serve Like Jesus

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Don’t be Afraid, Follow Jesus

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Believe Christ to Minister

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Remember How Christ Saved You

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Christians Must Avoid Offense

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Be Childlike Care for Children

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Restore Brethren in Church

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Forgive Without Ceasing

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Never Give Up On Your Marriage

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Bring Your Kids to Jesus

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Only Christ’s Good Works Save

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Sacrifice Will Be Rewarded

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While Serving Stay Humble

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Christ THE Suffering Servant

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Seek Not to be Served: SERVE

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Ask Christ for Sight and See

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Christ Suffered to Save You

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Christ Cleanses God’s House

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Worship as and with Children

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Believe and Bear Fruit

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Don’t Stand in Jesus’ Way

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Fear God, Honor Government

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Hypocrital Servants Go to Hell

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Your Resurrection: Guaranteed!

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Love

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Receive Jesus as God

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Serve Silently and Secretly

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Don’t Reject the Redeemer

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Pastors: No Phony Pharisees

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Christ’s Return is Certain!

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Watch: Prepare Produce Provide

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Your Salvation is Secure

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Lavish Your Lord with Love

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Don’t Selfishly Sell Out Jesus

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Feast of Christ’s Fellowship

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Don’t Hang Yourself

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Jesus Saves from Depression

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Your Lamb Stands as the Lion

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The True Judge’s Day in Court

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Hate How Much You Deny Jesus

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Jesus: Light to You Gentiles

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Beware of Bloody Betrayal

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Jesus: Your Perfect Innocence

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Messiah’s Mockery: Your Mercy

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Christ’s Death Is Your Life

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Be Honored Buried with Jesus

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Your Salvation Sealed, Secure

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Beware of Unbelief

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The Son Sets You Free Indeed!

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Disciple All Nations

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