Tenacity – How to Endure and Rise Again
Pastor Darryn Scheske | The Character of Jesus | Sunday, April 13, 2025
Now it came to pass, when the time had come for Him to ascend to heaven, that Jesus resolutely set His face to go to Jerusalem, Luke 9:51
“Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.” – Jesus, Luke 22:42
The Character of Jesus
Humility
Unity
Generosity
Audacity
Curiosity
Tenacity
What is Tenacity?
Tenacity is the inner reserve a person draws on to stay steady and move forward under pain
Tenacity is grip strength[1]
Tenacity is persistence
Tenacity is water that splits a rock.
Tenacity is the resolve to persevere.
Tenacity is the grit to get back up again.
Tenacity is following through when I feel like running away.
Teens with tenacity experience significantly better mental health—lower rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts
Teens grounded in their faith were twice as likely to demonstrate high tenacity.
74% of teens with high tenacity say they believe God has a purpose in life. Compare that with only 2% among those who are struggling to endure[2]
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of faith. For the joy set before Him, He endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and give up. Hebrews 12:2–3
1. Jesus Endured the Cross — Pain
2. Jesus Endured the Shame — Disgrace
3. Jesus Endured the Hostility of Sinners — Hate
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. For the joy set before Him He endured the cross... Hebrews 12:2
Tenacity is NOT focusing on the drama
Tenacity is focusing on where the drama is taking you
Whatever you’re going through now is nothing compared to what God is going to do next
Our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18
[1] Source: NIH.gov–Grip Strength: An Indispensable Biomarker
[2] Source: January 2022 U.S. Youth Culture Survey (CYRM)