Luke 7:18-23
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1
I. Be honest about your doubt.
II. Let doubt move you toward Jesus.
III. When in doubt practice stubborn faith.
John the Baptist
August 30, 2020 • Gregg Parris
Thomas
September 6, 2020 • Glenn Greiner
John 20:19-29 I. Asking Questions 1. Jesus will go to great lengths to answer your questions 2. Know the emotional context for your questions 3. Don’t let your feelings deceive you II. Finding Answers 1. Take your questions to people you trust 2. Take your questions to Jesus 3. Stop questioning yourself in unhealthy ways 4. The ultimate answer to your questions is the Holy Spirit!
The Paralytic
August 23, 2020 • Gregg Parris
Mark 2: 1-12 I. THE STORY II. THE APPLICATION 1. The power of friendship. Who wouldn’t want to have four friends like these? Friends who would do anything to help you. 2. The power of desperation. 3. The power of faith. 4. The power of spiritual healing. The most important place in life is to know our sins are forgiven and our life made right with God.
The Blind Man
August 16, 2020 • Gregg Parris
John 9:1-12 I. The encounter II. The question Vs. 2 Why do bad things happen?...(this is not an exhaustive list) 1. Result of negative spiritual forces 2. Result of human sin 3. Result of a broken world 4. So the work of God might be displayed III. The priority IV. The miracle V. The witness Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and when he found him, he said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” ”Who is he, sir? the man asked. “Tell me so that I may believe in him.” Jesus said, “You have now seen him, in fact, he is the one speaking with you.” Then the man said, “Lord, I believe,” and he worshiped him. John 9: 35-38