The Persecuted Church
Speaker:Fred O. Pitts Jr
Fred O. Pitts became the Pastor of Ancient City Baptist Church in July 2017. Although life in the 21st century is complex, he believes the purpose of life can be summed up more simply in the answers Jesus gave when asked the greatest of the commandments: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Pastor Fred says, “The primary call in my life is seeking first the kingdom of God through pastoring and teaching. My passion is teaching God’s word in a manner that is both understandable and relevant. Primary emphases in my ministry are compassion and encouragement.”
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Category: Morning Worship
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Series: Gospel of John
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Date: Sunday, 26 November 2023
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Scripture: John 15:18-16:4
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Additional file: a20231126-the-persecuted-church.pdf
Jesus inspired people toward God in his teaching. He healed the sick. He fed the hungry. Yet, the world rejected him and ultimately killed him. How difficult that is to understand! But Jesus warns us that if they hated him, they will hate us as well. Today we will seek to understand this better by comparing those who believe to those who are still of “the world.”