Don’t Fall For This Trick.

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FREE Show Notes Here: https://page.church.tech/fa38a7ea ______________________________________ Order premium meat now through Good Ranchers—use code “BEVERE" at checkout: https://go.goodranchers.com/john ______________________________________ Click here to start your free extended trial with LOGOS today: http://logos.com/Bevere ______________________________________ Support this podcast by becoming a Patron here (tax-deductible): https://3szn.short.gy/JBgive ______________________________________ What if your God-given purpose isn’t about power, but perseverance in weakness?John and Arden Bevere reveal how the Church of Philadelphia earned Christ’s highest praise by staying faithful despite “little strength.” Drawing from his early ministry, John shows the difference between doors we try to force open and doors God opens. Learn why faithful obedience matters more than personal ambition, how to discern God’s timing, and how perseverance in faith leads to lasting Kingdom influence.Listen now and discover how faithfulness shapes your purpose and sets the stage for God’s plans to unfold in your life. **Chapter Markers** 0:00 Intro 0:51 Why Philadelphia Matters 4:01 Reading the Letter to Philadelphia 8:04 Access to the King: What the Key Grants 10:04 Modern Self-Promotion & Ministry Platforms 14:05 Paul’s “Open Door” Verses 16:54 “Sent by God” vs. “Sent by Me” 21:07 Ministry Today: Calling Churches by the Spirit 26:03 Using Media Without Striving 28:59 Recognizing Real Open Doors 33:51 Pre-Trib? “Protect” = From or Through? 37:54 Live Ready 40:09 If You Live Godly, You’ll Stand Out 45:16 Stay Awake & Ready 47:13 Pillars and New Jerusalem 48:01 Outro

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• Repentance