In this sermon, I emphasized the importance of prioritizing God's word and the sacrifices that come with it. I highlighted the significance of making the conscious decision to seek God, even when it's inconvenient or challenging. I also stressed the importance of not seeking entertainment in church, but rather seeking edification and salvation. I discussed the cost of salvation, which involves letting go of things that are not good for us. I also touched on the continuous work we have to do while we are in these bodies, and the importance of striving to reach the destination that God has saved us for. I emphasized the need for a determined attitude to overcome adversity and pressures, and the importance of having the Holy Ghost to withstand these challenges. Lastly, I discussed the importance of having confidence in God and His word, and how the natural man may perceive the things of the spirit of God as foolishness.

Key Takeaways:
- Prioritizing God's word often requires sacrifice and conscious decision-making. [ 16:24]
- Salvation comes at a cost, which involves letting go of things that are not good for us. [ 18:13]
- We must continuously strive to reach the destination that God has saved us for. [ 51:37]
- A determined attitude is necessary to overcome adversity and pressures. [ 35:42]
- Confidence in God and His word is crucial, and the natural man may perceive the things of the spirit of God as foolishness. [ 04:30]

Bible Passages:
1. Matthew 11:11-12
2. Matthew 28:19-20 (The Great Commission)
3. Philippians 4:13

Key Points from the sermon:
1. The primary focus of the church is salvation, accomplished through preaching the gospel and teaching doctrine.
2. Salvation is an ongoing process that begins with preaching and continues with teaching.
3. Prioritizing God's word and making sacrifices to engage with it is crucial for salvation.
4. The desire to overcome personal struggles and temptations is essential for spiritual growth.

Discussion Guide:

Observation Questions:
1. What does Matthew 11:11-12 say about the kingdom of heaven?
2. What are the instructions given by Jesus in Matthew 28:19-20?
3. What does Philippians 4:13 tell us about our capabilities through Christ?

Interpretation Questions:
1. How does Matthew 11:11-12 relate to the concept of spiritual struggle and overcoming?
2. What does the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) tell us about our responsibilities as Christians?
3. How can Philippians 4:13 be applied to the challenges we face in our spiritual journey?

Application Questions:
1. How can we make God's word a priority in our daily lives, as suggested in the sermon?
2. What are some practical ways we can fulfill the Great Commission in our own communities?
3. How can we apply the truth of Philippians 4:13 when we face struggles or temptations?

1. "This is not the time to be passive as a child of God. This is not the time just to let sin slide. If you're going to be saved, if I'm going to be saved, if we're going to make it in these times, there has to be an attitude of tenacity. It doesn't matter what it costs me, doesn't matter what I have to do, doesn't matter what relationships I've got to cut off, I'm going to press through it and be all that God wants me to be." [35:42]

2. "Your favorite word should be 'no' when it comes to your flesh. No, I'm not thinking that. No, I'm not feeling that. No, I'm not saying that. No, I'm not looking at that. No, I'm not reacting that way. No, I'm not getting in this relationship. 'No' ought to be our favorite word as Christians." [01:07:01]

3. "The Apostle Paul said I'm forgetting those things back there, I'm reaching forth and not only am I reaching forth because reaching forth means I acknowledge there's something out there for me but he took it one step further and said I press toward the mark. In other words, I'm moving in the direction of what I see." [55:19]

4. "There are just some things that should not be able to entrap you. There are some things that just should not be a snare because I've had too much experience with God that I'm not gonna let this trap me. I'm gonna step right over it. I'm not gonna let anything stop me." [57:20]

5. "He is the one true Lover of My Soul. The lack of stuff, always wanted to be rich and now I get opportunity and it's going to take me away from God. God understands, no he doesn't. That does not compute because he's better than money, he's better than status, he's better than fame." [58:44]

Adversity is inevitable, and we must be prepared to push through it with determination and tenacity.

It will require effort, zeal, and intense exertion on our part. We cannot afford to be passive or let obstacles hinder us from walking with God.

We must press past offenses, temptations, and trials that come our way. This mindset requires a made-up mind and a level of spiritual strength and character.

We need to understand that there is so much designed to defeat us, but with the power of the Holy Ghost, we can withstand and overcome every challenge.

We shouldn't let the world's influences or the fear of missing out distract us from our goal of salvation. It's a time to be proactive, applying force and pressing into God's Kingdom.

We must be willing to push through every obstacle and exert intense effort to be all that God wants us to be. It's not a time to be passive, but rather a time to push through trials and challenges.

Let's be determined and apply the utmost earnest effort and ardent zeal to obtain our share in the Kingdom of Heaven.

In this time, it is necessary to push through adversity, overcome temptations, and press past obstacles in order to be saved.

We shouldn't succumb to pressure or give up but should increase our faith and strength so that we can withstand and overcome any adversity that comes our way.

Only with an attitude of determination and tenacity can we truly make it in these times and walk with God.