Sermon Series: DOUBT & FAITH
Theme: Doubt & The Existence of God
“The Proof of what we Don’t See” Hebrews 11:1, 8
Scripture Lesson Hebrews 11:1 11 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:8 8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was...
“The Apostle Knew His Message Was Easy to Doubt” I Corinthians 1:18-24
Scripture Lesson I Corinthians 1:18-24 18 For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of...
“Help my lack of faith!” Mark 9:14-27
Scripture Lesson Mark 9:14-27 14 When they came to the disciples, they saw a great crowd around them and some scribes arguing with them. 15 When the whole crowd saw...
“Mercy on those who Doubt” Jude 1:20-22
Scripture Lesson Jude 1:20-22 20 But you, beloved, build yourselves up on your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit; 21 keep yourselves in the love of God; look...
“Living with Hope and Faith even when Life Hurts” Romans 8:22-25
Scripture Lesson Romans 8:22-25 We know that the whole creation has been groaning together as it suffers together the pains of labor, 23 and not only the creation, but...
Theme: The Gospel Truth
God’s “Word” Human “Words” Jeremiah 1:1-3, II Peter 1:16-21
Scripture Lesson Jeremiah 1:1-3 The words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, 2 to whom the word of the Lord came...
“How Jesus Applied (And went Beyond) the Bible” Leviticus 24:18-20 Mt 5:38-45
Scripture Lesson Leviticus 24:18-20 18 Anyone who kills an animal shall make restitution for it, life for life. 19 Anyone who maims another shall suffer the same injury...
“How the Apostles Applied the Bible” Genesis 17:9-14, Acts 15:4-19, Galatians 5:1-6
Scripture Lesson Genesis 17:9-14 9 God said to Abraham, “As for you, you shall keep my covenant, you and your offspring after you throughout their generations. 10 This...
God’s Ultimate Word: Not A Book, But Jesus John 5:35-40, Hebrews 1:1-4
Scripture Lesson John 5:35-40 35 He was a burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light. 36 But I have a testimony greater than...
Only “Good Christians” Welcome? Matthew 7:1-5 Romans 2:11-16
Scripture Lesson Matthew 7:1-5 7 “Do not judge, so that you may not be judged. 2 For the judgment you give will be the judgment you get, and the measure you give will...
Theme: Questions About Heaven
“An Eternal God Promised Eternal Life” Isaiah 25:6-9, Daniel 12:2-3
Scripture Lesson Isaiah 25:6-9 On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wines, of rich food filled...
“Jesus’ Resurrection and our Hope” Mark 9:30-32 John 14:1-3, 19
Scripture Lesson Mark 9:30-32 30 They went on from there and passed through Galilee. He did not want anyone to know it, 31 for he was teaching his disciples, saying to...
“The Resurrection: Always A Stretch to Believe” John 20:24-29 Acts 23:6-10 I Corinthians 15:1-8, 12-14
Scripture Lesson John 20:24-29 24 But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We...
“God’s Eternity Goes Beyond Any Human Imagining or Dreams” I Corinthians 2:4-9 Isaiah 64:1-4
Scripture Lesson I Corinthians 2:4-9 4 My speech and my proclamation were made not with persuasive words of wisdom but with a demonstration of the Spirit and of...
“The Freeing Power of Trust in Jesus’ Resurrection” Hebrews 2:10-15
Scripture Lesson Hebrews 2:10-15 10 It was fitting that God, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many children to glory, should make the pioneer of...
Theme: When Prayers Go Unanswered
The Apostle Paul Had “Unanswered” Prayers Romans 15:30-32 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Scripture Lesson Romans 15:30-32 30 I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in earnest prayer to God...
Jesus’ Prayers Weren’t Always “Answered” Luke 22:31-34, Matthew 26:36-39, 45-47
Scripture Lesson Luke 22:31-34 31 “Simon, Simon, listen! Satan has demanded to sift all of you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your own faith may not...
“Prayer Was Vital for Jesus” Mark 1:35 Matthew 14:23 Luke 5:16, 11:1
Scripture Lesson Mark 1:35 35 In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. Matthew 14:23 23 And after...
“The Lord’s Other Prayer” John 17:9, 14-24
Scripture Lesson John 17:9, 14-24 9 I am asking on their behalf; I am not asking on behalf of the world but on behalf of those whom you gave me, because they are yours....
“Prayer, Not Anxiety” Phil 4:5-9
Scripture Lesson Phil 4:5-9 5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and...
Theme: Why do the Innocent Suffer?
“God with the Patriarchs Through Hard Times” Genesis 37:25-28; 42:1-2 Exodus 1:13-16
Scripture Lesson Genesis 37:25-28; 42:1-2 25 Then they sat down to eat, and looking up they saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead, with their camels carrying...
“Lamenting Life’s Pain; Trusting God’s Goodness” Psalm 13:1-6 Lamentations 3:18-26, 40-41
Scripture Lesson Psalm 13:1-6 1 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I bear pain in my soul...
Paul: “Temporary Minor Problems,” Eternal Glory Acts 14:19-22 2, Cor 4:8-9, 17-18
Scripture Lesson Acts 14:19-22 19 But Jews came there from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds. Then they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing...
“How We Can Grow Through Suffering” James 1:2-5 Romans 5:1-5
Scripture Lesson James 1:2-5 2 My brothers and sisters, whenever you face various trials, consider it all joy, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith...
Jesus: God Can Bend Random Evil To Good Purposes Luke 13:1-9 John 9:1-3
Scripture Lesson Luke 13:1-9 13 At that very time there were some present who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 He...
Theme: Forgiveness & Love
“God: Source and Model of Forgiveness” Isaiah 55:6-8
Scripture Lesson Isaiah 55:6-8 Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near;7 let the wicked forsake their way and the unrighteous their...
“Love (Even) Your Enemies” Matthew 5:43-46
Scripture Lesson Matthew 5:43-46 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you: Love your enemies and...
“We Struggle to Live Out God’s Vastly Forgiving Spirit” Matthew 18:21-35
Scripture Lesson Matthew 18:21-35 21 Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, if my brother or sister sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven...
“I Was in Prison and You Visited Me” Matthew 25:34-40
Scripture Lesson Matthew 25:34-40 34 Then the king will say to those at his right hand, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you...
“Jesus “Walked the Walk” of Forgiveness” Luke 23:34-47
Scripture Lesson Luke 23:34-47 34 Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots to divide his clothing. 35 And...
Theme: Calling
“God’s Many Callings” Exodus 3:1-11
Scripture Lesson Exodus 3:1-11 Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian; he led his flock beyond the wilderness and came to Mount...
“God’s Calling Across Time” Isaiah 6:1-8
Scripture Lesson Isaiah 6:1-8 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lofty, and the hem of his robe filled the...
Jesus’ Call Offers “Life to the Fullest” John 10:7-11
Scripture Lesson John 10:7-11 7 So again Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who came before me are thieves and bandits,...
“Called Differently” Ephesians 2:1-10
Scripture Lesson Ephesians 2:1-10 2 You were dead through the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the ruler of...
“Called to God’s Church” Ephesians 3:7-11
Scripture Lesson Ephesians 3:7-11 7 Of this gospel I have become a servant according to the gift of God’s grace that was given me by the working of his...
Theme: Flexibility, Adaptability, and Openness to Change
Who Needs a Doctor? Sick People! Matthew 9:9-13
Scripture Lesson Matthew 9:9-13 9 As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax-collection station, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And...
