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Back to EpisodesHow to Stay Strong When the World is Falling Apart (Jude 1:12-23)
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When life feels unstable, false teaching and spiritual confusion can make the storm even more dangerous. Continuing through Jude, Pastor Chris Teien shows how believers can stay alert, stand firm in truth, and strengthen their faith when the world around them seems to be falling apart. Learn how God’s Word helps Christians recognize deception, resist spiritual drift, and keep helping others move toward Christ.
In This Message
1. Remember That God Will Bring Judgment
(Jude 12–16; 2 Peter 2:1; 2 Timothy 4:3)
Jude warns that false teachers are like hidden reefs that can shipwreck faith. The sermon highlights the danger of grumbling, fault-finding, following evil desires, boasting, and flattery, while reminding believers that God will judge ungodliness and make all things right.
2. Stay Alert and Stand Firm in the Truth
(Jude 17–19; Acts 20:29; 2 Peter 3:2)
Believers are called to remember the warnings given by the apostles about scoffers, false teachers, and people who divide the church. This point encourages Christians not to be surprised by opposition, but to remain grounded in Scripture and led by the Holy Spirit.
3. Take Action to Strengthen Your Faith and Help Others
(Jude 20–23)
Jude calls believers to build themselves up in the faith, pray in the Holy Spirit, remain in God’s love, and wait for the mercy of Jesus Christ. The sermon emphasizes growing in faith, showing mercy to those who doubt, and helping rescue people who are drifting toward destruction.
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I hope this message helps you understand and apply God’s Word. Find sermon transcripts at Well.faith, learn more at ChrisTeien.com, or come visit us at Rockwell Church in Virginia, Minnesota. If this message encouraged you, I’d love to hear from you at wellfaith24@gmail.com.