I. NOT BLESSED ARE THE PERSECUTED BECAUSE THEY ARE OVER ZEALOUS.
A. Some in worship think they must say amen - hallelujah.
II. WHAT ISA CHRISTIAN?
A. Unlike anyone else.
B. Life controlled and dominated by Jesus Christ, "For my sake."
C. His life and thoughts controlled by heaven.
Ill. HOW HE FACES PERSECUTION.
A. Must not retaliate.
B. Must not feel resentment.
C. Must never be depressed by persecution. "Rejoice and be exceeding glad."
IV. NOT TO REJOICE IN MERE FACT OF PERSECUTION - REGRET.
V. REJOICES IN.
A. You are like God's servants.
B. You are identified with Christ.
C. Proof of where we are going.
VI. WHAT IS THE REWARD?
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Chuck Smith (1927 - 2013)
Pastor Chuck was used in the Jesus People revival where he was used along with others to minister to the hippy young people. They saw a work of the Spirit where many were added to the church and discipled. He has raised up many pastors who are a part of the Calvary Chapel movement now and where he pastors the large Costa Mesa church in California.The Calvary Chapel movement is based of simple principles that Chuck Smith taught over the years such as: The priority of agape love, Simple fellowship amongst the saints, the breaking of bread, the teaching of God's word chapter by chapter and verse by verse. And lastly and most importantly the principle not by might nor by power but by my spirit saith the Lord.