The Mission is Worth the Cost - Rev. Jason Co

"The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church." In Christ, persecution isn't an "if"—it is a certainty. How do you find joy when everything falls apart? Tune in as we tackle the final Beatitude and discover how to truly rejoice in the midst of suffering. Onsite: 3/F Main Sanctuary Malate, Manila Full Stream: https://NMEC.Online/Livestreaming If you wish to support the Lord's work through our church: https://NMEC.Online/Giving NMEC Sunday Worship 2026 wk 34 Sermon Chapters: (00:00) Introduction: Countries with Rapid Church Growth Despite Persecution (01:54) Persecution's Role in Spreading Christianity in Iran, Nigeria, China, and Nepal (04:09) Historical Examples: Acts and the Scattering of Believers (06:59) The Final Beatitude: Persecution as a Mark of Belonging to Christ (09:01) Why Persecution Is Inevitable for Followers of Christ (11:47) Persecution as a Sign of Faithfulness, Not Failure (15:03) God Uses Persecution to Advance the Gospel (18:02) The Promise of Eternal Rewards for Persecuted Believers (21:00) Examples of Faithful Martyrs: Polycarp and the Smyrna Church (26:58) Encouragement to Remain Faithful and Rejoice in Persecution (29:47) Closing Prayer and Call to Support Missions