Title: Persevering in Faith
Text: James 1:2-4
I. Introduction A. Explanation of what perseverance is B. Why perseverance is important in the Christian life C. How to persevere through difficult circumstances
II. The Testing of Our Faith (v. 2-3) A. Trials come to test our faith B. Trials come in different forms C. Trials are an opportunity to grow in faith
III. The Goal of Our Perseverance (v. 4) A. The goal of our perseverance is maturity B. The goal of our perseverance is completeness C. The goal of our perseverance is to become more like Christ
IV. The Example of Persevering Saints A. Examples of perseverance in Scripture B. Examples of perseverance in history C. The encouragement of their examples
V. The Means of Perseverance A. Prayer and fellowship with God B. The support of the church community C. Active obedience to God’s Word
VI. Conclusion A. Recap of key points B. Encouragement to persevere in faith C. Closing prayer
I hope this sermon outline is helpful to you as you prepare your message on perseverance. Remember to seek God’s guidance as you prepare, and trust that He will use your words to encourage and strengthen His people.
