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The Return of Apollyon: A Call to Perseverance
Mar 16, 2025
In this powerful message, we explore the concept of Apollyon, the destroyer, and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. The Return of Apollyon serves as a call to action, urging us to stand firm in our faith and convictions, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges. Join us as we delve into the significance of Apollyon's return and how it can inspire us to rise above our circumstances, armed with unwavering determination and unshakeable hope.
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sermon title The Return of apolon a call
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to
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perseverance
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introduction beloved in Christ Today We
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Gather to reflect on a profound and
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sobering truth revealed in the Book of
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Revelation as we delve into the imagery
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of apolon and the locusts Unleashed upon
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the Earth we are reminded of the
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spiritual battles we face and the
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importance of remaining steadfast in our
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faith before we continue if you are
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sure helps us a lot scriptural
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Foundation let us turn to Revelation
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Doctrine
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91-12 where we read about the fifth
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trumpet and the emergence of apolon the
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Angel of the Abyss this passage speaks
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of locusts that come upon the Earth
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empowered to torment those who do not
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bear the Seal of God on their foreheads
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what does this mean for us today
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one understanding
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apolon apolon whose name means Destroyer
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symbolizes the forces of Destruction
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that oppose God's kingdom in the
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spiritual realm he represents chaos
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Temptation and the trials that seek to
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lead us away from our creator yet we
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must remember that even in the face of
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such Darkness God is Sovereign the
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locusts are instructed did not to harm
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those with God's seal illustrating a
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profound truth God protects his own two
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the locusts a symbol of Trials the
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locusts we read about can be seen as a
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metaphor for the trials and tribulations
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we face in our lives just as these
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creatures are Unleashed to torment we
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encounter hardships that test our faith
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yet they are not permitted to touch
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those sealed by God this leads us to a
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critical question question are we living
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with the Seal of God Upon Our Hearts
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three the Seal of God in Revelations sh
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73 we learn about the sealing of God's
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servants this seal represents Divine
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protection but B belonging and Assurance
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it signifies that we are marked for
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salvation and set apart for God's
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purposes as Believers we must constantly
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seek to deepen our relationship with
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Christ allowing his love and Grace to
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fill our lives are we cultivating a
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faith that is resilient in the face of
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adversity four a call to
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perseverance as we consider the torment
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the locusts inflict we are reminded of
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our call to persever in the midst of
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Trials we are encouraged to stand firm
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knowing that our suffering has purpose
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James J tells us to consider it pure joy
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when we Face trials because they produce
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pers perseverance character and
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hope the hope of the Gospel despite the
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Bleak imagery of revelation we find Hope
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in the gospel God's promise is that he
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will never abandon us in the midst of
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the chaos represented by apolon and his
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locusts we can cling to the assurance
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that God is a refuge for his people
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Christ has already overcome the world
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and through him we defeat the Destroyer
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conclusion
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as we reflect on the return of apolon
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and the locusts let us not be consumed
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by fear or despair instead let us be
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inspired to strengthen our faith and
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seek God earnestly may we become living
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testimonies of his grace marked by his
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seal and empowered to endure whatever
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Trials come our way as we leave this
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place let us go forth with the
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confidence that we are not alone in our
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struggles may we proclaim the truth of
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God's protection and love shining as
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lights in a world that often mirrors the
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chaos of the Abyss let us pray Heavenly
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Father we thank you for your word that
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guides us through the darkness help us
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to remain steadfast in our faith bearing
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your seal and trusting in your
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protection may we walk boldly in your
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truth knowing that in Christ we are more
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than conquerors amen