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The Courage to Keep Going
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8 I. Introduction: We’re often tempted to give up or walk away when situations become difficult or painful. But believers are called to follow Christ’s example of endurance through hardship. The Apostle Paul is a wonderful example of a man who refused to give up. Even while in a Roman prison, he wrote a letter to a young pastor named Timothy, challenging him to follow his example and keep preaching the Word even when the people refused to listen (2 Tim. 4:1-8). II. The Apostle Paul had the courage to keep going despite all the trouble he faced because he had: A. An awareness that God was with him: In 2 Corinthians…
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A Short Story: The Devil and The Duck
The Devil & the Duck There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm. He was given a slingshot to play without in the woods. He practiced in the woods; but he could never hit the target. Getting a little discouraged, he headed back for dinner. As he was walking back he saw Grandma’s pet duck.. Just out of impulse, he let the slingshot fly, hit the duck square in the head and killed it. He was shocked and grieved! In a panic, he hid the dead duck in the wood pile; only to see his Sister watching! Sally had seen it all, but she said nothing. After lunch the next day…
