Do Hard Things - Pataskala Grace Church

Paul

November 20, 2022 • Tim Wilmetti • 2 Corinthians 11:16–33

Paul "boasts" of all that he's suffered in spreading the Gospel. He endured a great number of trials and tribulations in his efforts to make new and mature Christians. He was willing to do hard things because of his great love for Jesus.

Peter

November 13, 2022 • Josh Rollins • Mark 14:26–31, Mark 14:66–72

Peter was overconfident in his ability to do hard things for God. But when the time came to prove his faith, he denied Jesus three times. Fortunately, he later proves his faith by boldly proclaiming the Gospel and eventually dying for his faith. Sometimes we can be overconfident in our faithfulness.

Jesus

November 6, 2022 • Tim Wilmetti • Luke 14:25–35

Jesus warns any potential followers that being a disciples requires us to do hard things. We might be called to end relationships or sacrifice our own lives when surrendering to Jesus. Of course, Jesus demonstrates what that looks like by suffering and dying for us on a cross.

Jonah

October 30, 2022 • Tim Wilmetti • Jonah

God called Jonah to do hard things: Preach to the Ninevites. But Jonah was afraid, so he tried to run away. By God's grace, he was spared from death and given a second chance. He was going to do the hard things that God had called him to do.

Moses

October 23, 2022 • Tim Wilmetti • Genesis 3, Genesis 4

Despite being a murderer who ran from his guilt, Moses was called by God to do hard things. He was called to face his past, to confront Pharaoh, and to lead God's people out of bondage. This was no small task and God wasn't satisfied with Moses' excuses. God would provide everything Moses needed to be successful; he simply has to trust Him.

Abraham

October 16, 2022 • Tim Wilmetti • Genesis 22, Genesis 12

Abraham was one of the first people God called to do hard things. Abraham had to prove his faith by leaving his family and following God into a foreign land. Faith is not idle, it requires action. It often requires us to make sacrifices, but God is with us when we do.