When it comes to defending your faith, are you standing strong or shrinking back? In this message, Pastor Todd is sharing how to stand up for the gospel when you face persecution.

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• Great Things - Phil Wickham

• Firm Foundation (He Won't) - Maverick City Music

• Fresh Wind - Hillsong Worship

• Come Spirit Come - Christ Fellowship Worship

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PREPARE FOR PERSECUTION

• John 15:18-20

• 2 Timothy 3:12

• 1 Peter 4:12-13

• Ephesians 6:12

• Know Your Enemy

• Know the Word

• Know Your People

PRAY THROUGH PERSECUTION

• Acts 7:55-60

• Psalm 121:1

• Matthew 5:10-12

• Matthew 5:44

“This is the supreme command. Through the medium of prayer we go to our enemy, we stand by his side and we plead to God for him.”

– Dietrich Bonhoeffer

“I can no longer condemn or hate a brother for whom I pray, no matter how much trouble he causes me.”

– Dietrich Bonhoeffer

GROW BECAUSE OF PERSECUTION

• James 1:2-4

• Acts 4:29-31

• Romans 1:16

Don't let persecution SHAKE your faith,

Let it MAKE your faith stronger

Culture is not our enemy - it's our Mission Field.

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