Developing Gritty Faith in a Broken World: Lessons from Smyrna explores how believers can cultivate resilient faith amid life's challenges. This message examines how the persecuted church in Smyrna demonstrated unwavering faith despite severe opposition. Learn how Jesus acknowledged their suffering while declaring them spiritually rich, teaching us that God sees our struggles even when circumstances suggest otherwise. Discover why God often doesn't remove our difficulties but promises His presence through them, using these challenges to develop our spiritual resilience. The message provides practical strategies for developing gritty faith: keeping your eyes on Jesus rather than circumstances, remembering God's faithfulness, reframing struggles as growth opportunities, standing on Scripture, and embracing church support. Featuring the inspiring story of Polycarp, the bishop of Smyrna who demonstrated extraordinary faith in the face of martyrdom, this teaching offers biblical wisdom for anyone facing trials, persecution, spiritual warfare, doubt, or hardship. Perfect for Christians seeking to strengthen their faith, overcome obstacles, and understand God's purpose in suffering.