Never Give Up

This sermon addresses the high rate of failure in Christian ministry and missionary work, arguing that perseverance is a work of God's grace rather than a natural human trait. It contrasts the biblical warnings against looking back and the historical examples of missionaries who faced betrayal, criticism, and hardship with the parable of the sower, emphasizing that deep roots in God's Word are essential for enduring trials. The message challenges listeners to examine their own character, noting that affliction serves as the structural steel for spiritual growth and that shallow commitments inevitably fail under pressure. By highlighting the cost of discipleship and the necessity of dying to self, the sermon calls for a humble, teachable, and steadfast devotion that produces fruit despite opposition. The tone is both convicting and encouraging, urging believers to rest if they must but never to quit, trusting in the inexhaustible grace of God.