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RPM | Happy are the Harassed, Pt. 1 | Jeremiah Dennis

In this sermon, Pastor Jeremiah Dennis explores the profound realities of Matthew 5:10, focusing on the cost of following Christ and the place of persecution in the Christian life. Drawing on scripture, personal experiences, and historical examples, Pastor Jeremiah unpacks why facing resistance and opposition is not just expected but is considered a mark of true faith. This sermon addresses the reasons behind persecution, different sources of opposition, and clarifies what it means to be "blessed" for righteousness’ sake. Navigation: 00:00 - Introduction: Matthew 5:10 and setting the stage 02:00 - Shackleton story and the call to hardship 04:00 - Why modern preaching avoids the cost of discipleship 06:00 - Jesus’ honest approach to the Christian life 08:00 - Main Outline: Four big ideas 09:00 - The Shocking Statement: Paradox of blessing in persecution 12:40 - The Promised Pain: Why persecution is inevitable 17:00 - Personal stories of opposition 22:00 - New Testament on the certainty of persecution 28:55 - The Hostile Haters: Where opposition comes from 30:00 - Four sources of opposition: The world, government, religious pretenders, friends/family 41:35 - Family and friends as sources of opposition 45:00 - The Critical Condition: Not all persecution is blessed 49:00 - Unblessed forms of persecution explained 58:00 - Defining blessed persecution: For righteousness’ sake 59:45 - Why righteous living provokes resistance 1:03:47 - Encouragement: The reward for the persecuted 1:04:30 - Closing prayer GIVE TO THE MINISTRY: https://redeemeraz.org/give Click here to Subscribe to our channel:    / @redeemerbiblechurchgilbert   REDEEMING TRUTH MEDIA: http://redeemingtruthmedia.org/ Follow us on Instagram   / redeemerbibleaz   For more information about Redeemer Bible Church in Gilbert, Arizona, or to help support this ministry, please visit us at https://www.redeemeraz.org Join our Facebook Group:   / redeemeraz   Follow us on Facebook   / redeemeraz   Never miss a sermon, find our Redeeming Truth Podcast in your favorite player, and subscribe!