(Sermon Quote) The Beginning Of Sorrows (Clip)
Carter Conlon teaches that despite the global sorrows and failures foretold in scripture, true believers maintain an unshakable trust in God and praise Him regardless of worldly circumstances.
This sermon discusses the beginning of sorrows as foretold in scripture, where sorrow will be prevalent worldwide despite efforts for peace through human means. Amidst the failures and hardships, there will be a remnant of people who continue to praise God, reflecting a different value system not attached to the perishing world but rooted in trust in God.
Full Transcript
We're coming into a time in scripture called the beginning of sorrows. Sorrow will be all over the world. People will be wringing their hands.
Heart attacks will abound. The ambassadors of peace, as I said, will weep bitterly. They will believe that through amalgamating of governments and strategies and ideas, that somehow that peace can be brought to this perishing planet, but it will fail.
Everything will fail. All will fail. But in the midst of it all, prophet Isaiah clearly says there will be a people praising God.
The scripture bears witness to it all through history. No matter what we have to face early Christians, many of them faced unspeakable hardship, but the glory of God was in their souls because their value system was not attached to this world. Oh yes.
They believed they were called to be good citizens. And they were, if they're true Christians, they would be a good citizen of this world, but their value system was different. They were not an extra attached to the things of this world that are perishing.
They had an inner value system that says, God, I trust you. Oh God, I trust you. Oh God, I trust you.
No matter what is taken away from me, no matter where I have to go.
Sermon Outline
-
I. The Beginning of Sorrows
- Global sorrow and widespread distress will increase
- Efforts for peace through human means will fail
- The world will face unprecedented challenges
-
II. The Failure of Earthly Solutions
- Amalgamation of governments and strategies will not bring peace
- Human efforts are insufficient to save the perishing planet
- All worldly systems will ultimately fail
-
III. The Faithful Remnant
- Some will continue to praise God amidst hardship
- Early Christians endured suffering with glory in their souls
- True believers have a value system rooted in God, not the world
-
IV. Trusting God Unconditionally
- Believers declare trust in God regardless of circumstances
- Faith transcends loss and displacement
- God’s presence sustains through trials
Key Quotes
“We're coming into a time in scripture called the beginning of sorrows.” — Carter Conlon
“They had an inner value system that says, God, I trust you. Oh God, I trust you.” — Carter Conlon
“No matter what is taken away from me, no matter where I have to go.” — Carter Conlon
Application Points
- Trust God deeply even when worldly systems and peace efforts fail.
- Maintain a value system rooted in eternal truths rather than temporary worldly things.
- Praise God and hold onto faith during times of global and personal hardship.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'the beginning of sorrows' mean?
It refers to a prophetic period of increasing global distress and suffering before the end times.
Why will human efforts to bring peace fail?
Because true peace cannot be achieved through earthly governments or strategies alone, but only through God.
Who are the 'ambassadors of peace' mentioned?
They are those who seek to bring peace to the world but will face disappointment as worldly solutions fail.
How can believers maintain faith during hardships?
By anchoring their value system in God and trusting Him regardless of external circumstances.
What example does the sermon give of enduring suffering?
Early Christians who faced unspeakable hardships yet held the glory of God in their souls.