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What happens when following Jesus costs you something?
In this final message of the Enough series, Pastor Doug takes us back to the Beatitudes in Matthew 5 and focuses on Jesus’ challenging words: “God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.”
The Beatitudes have shown us a radically different picture of what it means to live a blessed and flourishing life. Jesus turns the values of the world upside down, calling His followers to humility, mercy, righteousness, purity, peacemaking—and ultimately, faithfulness even when that faithfulness brings opposition.
Persecution isn't always comfortable, and it isn't always easy to recognize. But Jesus makes it clear that following Him means belonging to a different Kingdom. When the world pushes back against our faith, we are called not to retreat, compromise, or seek approval, but to remain faithful because Jesus is enough.
Sunday, September 6th, 2026
Speaker: Pastor Doug Rife
Series: Enough: A Series on the Beatitudes
How can we pray for you? - Text “PrayFW” to 94000
Giving - https://templefw.churchcenter.com/give/
Welcome to Temple Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. We exist to guide people to life change in Jesus Christ.
For more information: https://www.templebaptistchurch.net/
In this final message of the Enough series, Pastor Doug takes us back to the Beatitudes in Matthew 5 and focuses on Jesus’ challenging words: “God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.”
The Beatitudes have shown us a radically different picture of what it means to live a blessed and flourishing life. Jesus turns the values of the world upside down, calling His followers to humility, mercy, righteousness, purity, peacemaking—and ultimately, faithfulness even when that faithfulness brings opposition.
Persecution isn't always comfortable, and it isn't always easy to recognize. But Jesus makes it clear that following Him means belonging to a different Kingdom. When the world pushes back against our faith, we are called not to retreat, compromise, or seek approval, but to remain faithful because Jesus is enough.
Sunday, September 6th, 2026
Speaker: Pastor Doug Rife
Series: Enough: A Series on the Beatitudes
How can we pray for you? - Text “PrayFW” to 94000
Giving - https://templefw.churchcenter.com/give/
Welcome to Temple Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. We exist to guide people to life change in Jesus Christ.
For more information: https://www.templebaptistchurch.net/
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