Perseverance - Sermon by Rev. Stephen Milton

In this week's sermon, Perseverance, Rev. Stephen Milton explores how hardship can shape character and deepen hope, drawing on Paul’s words in Romans 5:1–8. Delivered on Father’s Day and Trinity Sunday, the sermon traces the evolution of fatherhood—from distant authority figures to emotionally present caregivers—and warns against modern political movements that idolize authoritarian “father figures.” Connecting the struggles of early Christians under Roman rule to today’s resistance to injustice, Rev. Milton calls us to persevere in faith, stand for compassion, and trust in a God whose love transcends fear and violence.