Powerpoint - Nov. 23, 2010, Daily Word from Pastor Graham

Powerpoint - Nov. 23, 2010

November 23, 2010

How to finish well in the face of persecution

November 23, 2010

When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, "It is finished," and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

John 19:30

It's sometimes funny when you meet people for the first time and then it comes up that you're a Christian. It's like all of a sudden you feel lumped in with every old televangelist and revival preacher on TV and you have to pronounce "God" with three syllables:

"GAWADAH!"

But in all seriousness, it's certainly true that when that moment comes that you tell non-believers what you believe, you may very well encounter push-back from them. In fact, the Scripture tells us that "all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted" (2 Timothy 3:12).

So whenever you feel alienated from others because of your faith, remember Jesus' words on the cross, "It is finished." Jesus was rejected by the Jews and the Romans, and his closest friends abandoned him in his darkest hour. Yet, he boldly finished the work God the Father had for him.

So when persecution comes and you feel rejected because of your faith, remember the faithfulness of Jesus, the one who experienced the ultimate rejection. He is your true example of one who withstood the trials of persecution and finished well!

WHEN YOU ARE PERSECUTED FOR YOUR FAITH, REMEMBER JESUS' FAITHFULNESS AND FINISH WELL!

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PowerPoint Ministries is the radio and television broadcast ministry of Jack Graham, pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church — a nearly 37,000-member church with three campuses in the Dallas and North Texas region. Through PowerPoint Ministries, Dr. Graham offers practical, biblical steps on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.

About Jack Graham

Dr. Jack Graham serves as Senior Pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the nation’s largest, most dynamic congregations.

When Dr. Graham came to Prestonwood in 1989, the 8,000-member congregation responded enthusiastically to his straightforward message and powerful preaching style.

Now thriving with more than 57,000 members, Prestonwood continues to grow, reaching throughout the North Texas region. In 2006, the church launched a second location, the North Campus, in a burgeoning area 20 miles north of the Plano Campus. Prestonwood also has a flourishing Spanish-language ministry, Prestonwood en Español, which includes members from more than 20 nations. And Prestonwood.Live, the online community, draws worshippers from all over the world.
Dr. Graham is a noted author of numerous books, including the latest Reignite: Fresh Focus for an Enduring Faith. In this deeply personal book, Dr. Graham shares lessons he learned in the midst of crisis – offering insight on how to focus on Jesus even in the darkest days.

Other books include A Man of God: Essential Priorities for Every Man’s Life; Unseen: Angels, Satan, Heaven, Hell and Winning the Battle for Eternity; Angels: Who They Are, What They Do and Why It Matters; Powering Up: The Fulfillment and Fruit of a God-Fueled Life; and Courageous Parenting, written with his wife, Deb.

His passionate, biblical teaching is also seen and heard across the country and throughout the world on PowerPoint Ministries. Through broadcasts, online sermons and e-mail messages, Dr. Graham addresses relevant, everyday issues that are prevalent in our culture and strike a chord with audiences worldwide.

In October 2022, the Bible in a Year with Jack Graham podcast was launched in partnership with iHeartPodcasts and Pray.com, with a cinematic feel that brings the Bible to life. Within the first week of its release, the podcast reached the top spot on the Spotify religion list, and it has now surpassed 30 million downloads.

Dr. Graham has served as Honorary Chairman of the National Day of Prayer and has helped lead various national prayer initiatives. He served as President of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the country with more than 14 million members.

He and Deb have three married children and eight grandchildren.