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VISION DECLARATION: “We seek to GO DEEPER in the knowledge of God, GROW STRONGER in our journey with Christ, and humbly serve for His Kingdom purposes EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit. Amen.”
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SERMON: BELIEVE - “Jesus Meets Us In Our Doubts”
DATE: April 14, 2024, Pastor Trevor
KEY VERSE(S): Luke 24; John 20
MAIN SERMON NOTES
I. DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND JESUS
- could be cause for offense, fear, skepticism, and doubt
- not always easy being with Jesus following under His teachings
II. WHAT SHOULD BE OUR APPROACH WHEN WE DON’T UNDERSTAND
- “faith is seeking understanding” – St. Anselm
- don’t draw away from God but closer to God (Scriptures, prayer, counsel from others, etc.)
- ask more questions, seek understanding and wisdom
- be willing to wait faithfully for clarity of understanding
III. HOW DOES JESUS ADDRESS OUR DOUBT AND FEARS
- He draws close with love and grace desiring to build up your faith to believe!
- He provides more understanding through Scriptures and by the teachings from the Holy Spirit.
- He gently but sternly admonishes (as to warn) so we don’t keep in our doubts and fears so you will become more effective for His ministry on earth.
IV. APPLICATION: P.R.A.Y. (Have a Conversation with God)
P. Pause to WORSHIP God (“Heavenly Father I praise you and thank you for….”)
R. Reflect on the WORD/MESSAGE of God (“What are you teaching me?”)
A. Ask in the WISDOM of God (“How may I apply your Word/Message in my life?”)
Y. Yield into the WAYS of God (“What next step are you asking me to take?”)
God Bless!