Transcript: The Bible teaches us to “count it all joy” when we face trouble or persecution. How can we find real joy in times of trouble? Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with another Stand in the Gap Minute. This week, we’ve looked at the persecution we should expect as believers and how to respond to it. But James 1:2 adds that we are to count it all joy. Why? The verse adds that the testing of our faith “produces steadfastness” or resilience. When we experience suffering, we build our endurance. Just as exercise builds the strength of our physical body, persecution strengthens our spirit. A workout may not feel like fun at the time, but consistent effort leads to much improvement. In a similar way, consistently facing persecution with joy deepens our faith and makes us more effective in living for God. Don’t fear persecution. Count it all joy today! Discover more at American Pastors Network dot net.
Persecution Series: Count It All Joy
April 12, 2024
Signs of the Time Series: Joy in the Last Days
April 30, 2024
Transcript: Many people live like God designed the last days to scare us. But nothing’s further from the truth! Jesus gave us signs of the times to prepare us, not with gloom, but with joy, not with stress but with anticipation. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with another Stand in the Gap Minute. As Christians, we can be tempted to avoid talking about the end times, partly because they are the days of God’s wrath against sin and the Devil. But in Matthew 25, Jesus told the parable of the talents to encourage us to use our gifts to serve Him. Why? Jesus said it was to enter “the joy of your master.” The Lord’s given us abilities, resources, and opportunities to serve Him with joy, making the most of every moment until He returns. Don’t be like the servant who hid his money in the ground! Invest what God have given you for eternal impact today. Discover more at American Pastors Network dot net.
Signs of the Time Series: Responding to the Signs
April 29, 2024
Transcript: It’s often said that many people spend more time planning an earthly vacation than they do their eternal home! Since the signs speak so clearly that we’re in the very last days, shouldn’t we be very serious about eternity? Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with another Stand in the Gap Minute. In Matthew 25, Jesus told a story about 10 young women preparing for their wedding. Five were prepared – 5 were not. The unprepared missed the wedding and their eternal home in heaven. Jesus used the story to teach us to be watchful since we don’t know the hour of His coming yet we can know the season. If Jesus returned this moment, would you be ready? If not, what should you be doing differently? Don’t wait. The time for change is now. Being watchful, prepared and excitedly anticipating the Return of the Bridegroom for the Church is important. Living like the Bride of Christ now until He comes is essential. Discover more at American Pastors Network dot net.
Fearing God Series: Man’s Duty
April 26, 2024
Transcript: So how important is the fear of God to you and me, for our nation and for our national leaders? In the Book of Ecclesiastes, the book of the best of human wisdom, Solomon, concludes the entire pursuit of truth and learning with his final words, the very words needed for America today. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with the American pastors network and another Stand in the Gap Minute. In final summary, Solomon said, remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth. Look to God the Creator. Go to Him. Then he says, Let us now hear the conclusion of the matter, Fear God and keep His commandments for this is the entire duty of mankind. Why? Because God will bring every work into judgment with every secret thing, whether it be good or evil. Accountability and answering to God is what we will all do. A great reason to fear God. Join with us at Stand in the Gap radio and TV and Fear God. Stand with us at stand in the Gap media dot org.