Letters from the Risen Lord: Faithful, not Fearful

Pastor Duane Brooks, takes us on a thought-provoking journey sharing about persecuted Christians including modern-day examples, as  we witness the indomitable spirit of believers who have faced immense suffering and emerged with vibrant faith. Join us as we discuss the power of faith, the endurance of believers, and the unwavering goodness of God. This message is based on Revelation 2:8-11.Henri Nouwen: We may live in the house of fear or the house of love.  But we cannot live in both.Francis Chan: do you feel as close to Jesus as you did when you were in prison. W. Paul Jones:  What one sees in life depends on where one sets up one's shop. Mine is at the entrance of the empty tomb.Tertullian: the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church.Polycarp: Eighty and six years have I served him and he has done me no harm.Duane Brooks: If you are born once, you will die twice. If you are born twice, you will only die once.Jack MacGorman: The thorn room is just a station on the way to the throne room.To discover more messages of hope, go to tallowood.org/sermons/.Follow us on X and YouTube @tallowoodbcFollow us on Instagram @tallowood.baptistFollow us on FaceBook @tallowoodbaptist