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Definition: "the art of continuing to do something in spite of difficulty or opposition."

Definition: "the art of continuing to do something in spite of difficulty or opposition." . Definition: "the art of continuing to do something in spite of difficulty or opposition." . Definition: "the art of continuing to do something in spite of difficulty or opposition."

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Definition: "the art of continuing to do something in spite of difficulty or opposition."

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  1. Definition: "the art of continuing to do something in spite of difficulty or opposition."

  2. Definition: "the art of continuing to do something in spite of difficulty or opposition."

  3. Definition: "the art of continuing to do something in spite of difficulty or opposition." “By perseverance the snail reached the ark.”

  4. Definition: "the art of continuing to do something in spite of difficulty or opposition." “By perseverance the snail reached the ark.” Proverbs 24:16 "For a righteous man falls seven times,

  5. Definition: "the art of continuing to do something in spite of difficulty or opposition." “By perseverance the snail reached the ark.” Proverbs 24:16 "For a righteous man falls seven times, and he rises up again.“

  6. Definition: "the art of continuing to do something in spite of difficulty or opposition." “By perseverance the snail reached the ark.” Proverbs 24:16 "For a righteous man falls seven times, and he rises up again.“ As Christians, we need to persevere; we need to endure no matter what.

  7. We need to keep on…

  8. We need to keep on… • Studying the Bible

  9. We need to keep on… • Studying the Bible • Praying without ceasing

  10. We need to keep on… • Studying the Bible • Praying without ceasing • Gathering with other Christians for worship

  11. We need to keep on… • Studying the Bible • Praying without ceasing • Gathering with other Christians for worship • Gathering to encourage one another

  12. We need to keep on… • Studying the Bible • Praying without ceasing • Gathering with other Christians for worship • Gathering to encourage one another • Giving to good works

  13. We need to keep on… • Studying the Bible • Praying without ceasing • Gathering with other Christians for worship • Gathering to encourage one another • Giving to good works • Helping those in need

  14. We need to keep on… • Studying the Bible • Praying without ceasing • Gathering with other Christians for worship • Gathering to encourage one another • Giving to good works • Helping those in need • Being a good example

  15. We need to keep on… • Studying the Bible • Praying without ceasing • Gathering with other Christians for worship • Gathering to encourage one another • Giving to good works • Helping those in need • Being a good example • Using our talents to serve God and others

  16. We need to keep on… • Studying the Bible • Praying without ceasing • Gathering with other Christians for worship • Gathering to encourage one another • Giving to good works • Helping those in need • Being a good example • Using our talents to serve God and others • Sharing the gospel and bringing people to Christ

  17. 1. Keep on going even if you have troubles.

  18. 1. Keep on going even if you have troubles.

  19. 1. Keep on going even if you have troubles.

  20. 1. Keep on going even if you have troubles. • 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 “We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing, persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.”

  21. 1. Keep on going even if you have troubles. • 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 “We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing, persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.” • 2 Corinthians 4:16 “Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day.”

  22. 2. Keep on going even if you fail.

  23. 2. Keep on going even if you fail. • May 5 AM   Preached in St. Anne's. Asked not to come back anymore.

  24. 2. Keep on going even if you fail. • May 5 AM   Preached in St. Anne's. Asked not to come back anymore. • May 5 PM   Preached in St. John's. Deacons said, "Get out and stay out.”

  25. 2. Keep on going even if you fail. • May 5 AM   Preached in St. Anne's. Asked not to come back anymore. • May 5 PM   Preached in St. John's. Deacons said, "Get out and stay out.” • May 12 AM   Preached in St. Jude's. Can't go back there either.

  26. 2. Keep on going even if you fail. • May 5 AM   Preached in St. Anne's. Asked not to come back anymore. • May 5 PM   Preached in St. John's. Deacons said, "Get out and stay out.” • May 12 AM   Preached in St. Jude's. Can't go back there either. • May 19 AM   Preached in St. Somebody Else's. Deacons called special meeting and said I couldn't return.

  27. 2. Keep on going even if you fail. • May 5 AM   Preached in St. Anne's. Asked not to come back anymore. • May 5 PM   Preached in St. John's. Deacons said, "Get out and stay out.” • May 12 AM   Preached in St. Jude's. Can't go back there either. • May 19 AM   Preached in St. Somebody Else's. Deacons called special meeting and said I couldn't return. • May 19 PM Preached on street. Kicked off street.

  28. 2. Keep on going even if you fail. • May 5 AM   Preached in St. Anne's. Asked not to come back anymore. • May 5 PM   Preached in St. John's. Deacons said, "Get out and stay out.” • May 12 AM   Preached in St. Jude's. Can't go back there either. • May 19 AM   Preached in St. Somebody Else's. Deacons called special meeting and said I couldn't return. • May 19 PM Preached on street. Kicked off street. • May 26 AM   Preached in meadow. Chased out of meadow as bull was turned loose during service.

  29. 2. Keep on going even if you fail. • May 5 AM   Preached in St. Anne's. Asked not to come back anymore. • May 5 PM   Preached in St. John's. Deacons said, "Get out and stay out.” • May 12 AM   Preached in St. Jude's. Can't go back there either. • May 19 AM   Preached in St. Somebody Else's. Deacons called special meeting and said I couldn't return. • May 19 PM Preached on street. Kicked off street. • May 26 AM   Preached in meadow. Chased out of meadow as bull was turned loose during service. • June 2 AM   Preached out at the edge of town. Kicked off the highway.

  30. 2. Keep on going even if you fail. • May 5 AM   Preached in St. Anne's. Asked not to come back anymore. • May 5 PM   Preached in St. John's. Deacons said, "Get out and stay out.” • May 12 AM   Preached in St. Jude's. Can't go back there either. • May 19 AM   Preached in St. Somebody Else's. Deacons called special meeting and said I couldn't return. • May 19 PM Preached on street. Kicked off street. • May 26 AM   Preached in meadow. Chased out of meadow as bull was turned loose during service. • June 2 AM   Preached out at the edge of town. Kicked off the highway. • June 2 PM   Afternoon. Preached in a pasture.

  31. 2. Keep on going even if you fail. • May 5 AM   Preached in St. Anne's. Asked not to come back anymore. • May 5 PM   Preached in St. John's. Deacons said, "Get out and stay out.” • May 12 AM   Preached in St. Jude's. Can't go back there either. • May 19 AM   Preached in St. Somebody Else's. Deacons called special meeting and said I couldn't return. • May 19 PM Preached on street. Kicked off street. • May 26 AM   Preached in meadow. Chased out of meadow as bull was turned loose during service. • June 2 AM   Preached out at the edge of town. Kicked off the highway. • June 2 PM   Afternoon. Preached in a pasture. Ten thousand people came out to hear me.

  32. 2. Keep on going even if you fail. • 22 He failed in business

  33. 2. Keep on going even if you fail. • 22 He failed in business • 23 He ran for Legislature and was defeated

  34. 2. Keep on going even if you fail. • 22 He failed in business • 23 He ran for Legislature and was defeated • 24 He failed in business again

  35. 2. Keep on going even if you fail. • 22 He failed in business • 23 He ran for Legislature and was defeated • 24 He failed in business again • 25 He was elected to Legislature

  36. 2. Keep on going even if you fail. • 22 He failed in business • 23 He ran for Legislature and was defeated • 24 He failed in business again • 25 He was elected to Legislature • 26 His sweetheart died

  37. 2. Keep on going even if you fail. • 22 He failed in business • 23 He ran for Legislature and was defeated • 24 He failed in business again • 25 He was elected to Legislature • 26 His sweetheart died • 27 He had a nervous breakdown

  38. 2. Keep on going even if you fail. • 22 He failed in business • 23 He ran for Legislature and was defeated • 24 He failed in business again • 25 He was elected to Legislature • 26 His sweetheart died • 27 He had a nervous breakdown • 29 He was defeated for Speaker

  39. 2. Keep on going even if you fail. • 22 He failed in business • 23 He ran for Legislature and was defeated • 24 He failed in business again • 25 He was elected to Legislature • 26 His sweetheart died • 27 He had a nervous breakdown • 29 He was defeated for Speaker • 31 He was defeated for Elector

  40. 2. Keep on going even if you fail. • 22 He failed in business • 23 He ran for Legislature and was defeated • 24 He failed in business again • 25 He was elected to Legislature • 26 His sweetheart died • 27 He had a nervous breakdown • 29 He was defeated for Speaker • 31 He was defeated for Elector • 34 He was defeated for Congress

  41. 2. Keep on going even if you fail. • 22 He failed in business • 23 He ran for Legislature and was defeated • 24 He failed in business again • 25 He was elected to Legislature • 26 His sweetheart died • 27 He had a nervous breakdown • 29 He was defeated for Speaker • 31 He was defeated for Elector • 34 He was defeated for Congress • 37 He was elected to Congress

  42. 2. Keep on going even if you fail. • 22 He failed in business • 23 He ran for Legislature and was defeated • 24 He failed in business again • 25 He was elected to Legislature • 26 His sweetheart died • 27 He had a nervous breakdown • 29 He was defeated for Speaker • 31 He was defeated for Elector • 34 He was defeated for Congress • 37 He was elected to Congress • 39 He was defeated for Congress

  43. 2. Keep on going even if you fail. • 22 He failed in business • 23 He ran for Legislature and was defeated • 24 He failed in business again • 25 He was elected to Legislature • 26 His sweetheart died • 27 He had a nervous breakdown • 29 He was defeated for Speaker • 31 He was defeated for Elector • 34 He was defeated for Congress • 37 He was elected to Congress • 39 He was defeated for Congress • 46 He was defeated for Senate

  44. 2. Keep on going even if you fail. • 22 He failed in business • 23 He ran for Legislature and was defeated • 24 He failed in business again • 25 He was elected to Legislature • 26 His sweetheart died • 27 He had a nervous breakdown • 29 He was defeated for Speaker • 31 He was defeated for Elector • 34 He was defeated for Congress • 37 He was elected to Congress • 39 He was defeated for Congress • 46 He was defeated for Senate • 47 He was defeated for Vice President

  45. 2. Keep on going even if you fail. • 22 He failed in business • 23 He ran for Legislature and was defeated • 24 He failed in business again • 25 He was elected to Legislature • 26 His sweetheart died • 27 He had a nervous breakdown • 29 He was defeated for Speaker • 31 He was defeated for Elector • 34 He was defeated for Congress • 37 He was elected to Congress • 39 He was defeated for Congress • 46 He was defeated for Senate • 47 He was defeated for Vice President • 49 He was defeated for Senate

  46. 2. Keep on going even if you fail. • 22 He failed in business • 23 He ran for Legislature and was defeated • 24 He failed in business again • 25 He was elected to Legislature • 26 His sweetheart died • 27 He had a nervous breakdown • 29 He was defeated for Speaker • 31 He was defeated for Elector • 34 He was defeated for Congress • 37 He was elected to Congress • 39 He was defeated for Congress • 46 He was defeated for Senate • 47 He was defeated for Vice President • 49 He was defeated for Senate • 51 He was elected President of the United States

  47. 2. Keep on going even if you fail. • 22 He failed in business • 23 He ran for Legislature and was defeated • 24 He failed in business again • 25 He was elected to Legislature • 26 His sweetheart died • 27 He had a nervous breakdown • 29 He was defeated for Speaker • 31 He was defeated for Elector • 34 He was defeated for Congress • 37 He was elected to Congress • 39 He was defeated for Congress • 46 He was defeated for Senate • 47 He was defeated for Vice President • 49 He was defeated for Senate • 51 He was elected President of the United States

  48. 2. Keep on going even if you fail. William Wilberforce suffered defeat over and over again in his 10-year battle against the slave trade in England.

  49. 2. Keep on going even if you fail. William Wilberforce suffered defeat over and over again in his 10-year battle against the slave trade in England. “Unless the divine power has raised you up... I see not how you can go through your glorious enterprise in opposing that abominable practice of slavery, which is the scandal of religion, of England, and of human nature. Unless God has raised you up for this very thing, you will be worn out by the opposition of men and devils.

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