The great preacher of Victorian England Charles Spurgeon once remarked, “I do not believe there ever existed a Christian yet, who did not now and then doubt his interest in Jesus. I think, when a man says, ‘I never doubt,’ it is quite time for us to doubt him.” It’s reassuring that even a spiritual heavyweight like John the Baptist experienced doubts. Let’s see how Jesus helped him.

I. The Ambivalence of John

  A. Experiential Doubts

  B. Intellectual Doubts

  C. Societal Doubts

  D. Moral Doubts 

II. The Answer of Jesus

  A. He Answered Directly

  B. He Answered Verbally

  C. He Answered Practically

  D. He Answered Patiently

Talk with God: Meditate on Mark 9:23-24 and ask the Lord to give you wisdom and peace as you seek to address your own doubts and unbelief.

Talk with others: Encourage a fellow believer who’s wrestling with doubt or questioning their faith by reminding them that God can handle their questions (see James 1:5).

Talk with kids: What did Job learn about God?

The tragic events that unfolded in Jerusalem on October 7, 2024, have left the region in turmoil. How should we respond in these uncertain times as followers of Christ? Joel Rosenberg unpacks these challenges through the lens of Scripture, exploring prophecy and God’s plan for the days ahead.

Joel Rosenberg is a New York Times bestselling author with more than five million copies of his books in print. He is the founder and editor-in-chief of All Israel News and All Arab News and the host of the Rosenberg Report, a primetime weekly news and analysis program on TBN, the most watched Christian TV network in the US. In 2006, Rosenberg and his wife founded the Joshua Fund, a nonprofit organization that has invested more than $100 million towards strengthening the church in Israel and the Arab/Muslim world to preach the Word, shepherd the flock, care for the poor and needy, teach the global church about God’s love and prophetic plan for the people of the Middle East, and fulfill the Great Commission.

In 2 Chronicles 23-24, Jehoiada restored Joash to the throne, leading Judah back to God. Joash repaired the temple, but after Jehoiada’s death, he turned from the Lord, which ultimately led to his downfall. In this message, Skip Heitzig shares why lasting faith requires ongoing commitment and accountability.

Doubt is often a stepping stone on the road to a secure faith. We’ve all had our doubts; it’s what we do with those doubts that matters. Do we give up, take our ball, and go home? Or do we find unshakable reasons that faith in God is the best worldview possible? Today let’s look at the rocky journey of Thomas’s struggle between faith and doubt. Perhaps we’ll see ourselves in it.

I. Confidence

II. Turbulence

III. Distance

IV. Evidence

V. Penitence

VI. Permanence

Talk with God: Meditate on 1 Peter 1:8-9 and thank the Lord for the peace and confidence we have in our salvation, so we can “rejoice with joy inexpressible” (v. 8).

Talk with others: If you’re wrestling with a doubt or difficult question, ask a mentor or pastor for help in navigating that struggle.

Talk with kids: How does God show He keeps His promises in this Bible story?

King Jehoshaphat faced a vast enemy, but turned to God in prayer and witnessed a miraculous victory through divine intervention. However, he eventually suffered the consequences of his alliances with wicked rulers. In this message, Pastor Skip Heitzig explores God’s faithfulness, the dangers of compromise, and the tragic downfall of Judah’s leadership.

I. Stand Strong

II. Stay Grounded

III. Step Forward

Talk with God: Ask the Lord to give you strength and courage as you commit to plant your flag and reclaim what the enemy has stolen in your life.

Talk with others: How can your Connect Group, family, or friends take ground in your community this year?

Talk with kids: How did God’s promise to Abraham continue through Jacob?

As believers, we’re part of God’s kingdom, but there’s a learning curve when it comes to speaking the language. In this message from Colossians 4, we discover how to navigate the new of way of life we're called to in Christ as Pastor Mat Pirolo explores three key aspects of Christian speech.

Sharing your faith with unbelievers can be the scariest experience for many of us. Just the term evangelism can make us sweat. So we make excuses like, “I’m not an evangelist,” or, “I’ll mess it up,” or, “They’ll reject me,” or, “I’m not good enough at it.” Today we get a lesson on sharing our faith from the Master Himself—Jesus Christ—as we see how He spoke to a woman who thought she’d heard it all.

I. Have the Right Attitude

II. Have the Right Approach

III. Have the Right Appeal

Talk with God: Ask the Lord for boldness and opportunities to share the gospel this week.

Talk with others: Invite an unbelieving friend or family member to come to church with you next weekend.

Talk with kids: How did finding Isaac a wife show that God was keeping His promise to Abraham?

King Asa's son Jehoshaphat unwisely allied himself with King Ahab and ignored the admonishment of the only prophet willing to speak what God revealed to him. In this message, Skip Heitzig unpacks God's sovereignty and the importance of seeking and obeying His will.