THE GIFT OF PERSEVERANCE
Extraordinary Gifts
Pastor Frank Nuño
December 1, 2024

“There are different kinds of gifts…” 1 Corinthians 12:4 (NIV)

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” Hebrews 12:1-3 (NIV)

TO PERSEVERE…

1. DEVELOP A DEEPER CHARACTER

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles…”
Hebrews 12:1a (NIV)

“The one on whom seed was sown on the rocky places, this is the man who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; 21 yet he has no firm root in himself, but is only temporary, and when affliction or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he falls away."
Matthew 13:20-21 (NASB)

2. DEVELOP STRONG SPIRITUAL HABITS

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance…” Hebrews 12:1b (NIV)

"For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised." Hebrews 10:36 (NASB)

3. DEVELOP A COMMITMENT TO YOUR ASSIGNMENT

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1c (NIV)

4. DEVELOP A HIGHER THRESHOLD OF PAIN

"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him." James 1:12 (NIV)

“But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.” 2 Timothy 4:5 (NKJV)

5. DEVELOP YOUR CONFIDENCE IN THE LORD

“Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.”
Hebrews 12:2a (NIV)

"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)

6. DEVELOP A LIFE OF JOY

“For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” Hebrews 12:2-3 (NIV)

“Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance." James 1:2-3 (CSB)

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