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What do we do when questions and doubts begin to challenge our faith? This week, Pastor Ric shares a message from John 20 titled, "Dealing with Doubt." Doubt is something every believer may face, and even the disciples experienced moments when they struggled to believe. Thomas wanted answers before he could trust that Jesus had truly risen, but Jesus met him in the middle of his questions and called him to believe. Faith does not mean having every answer or understanding everything God is doing; it means trusting in the One who does. Join us as we explore how to navigate seasons of doubt, find peace when we don't have all the answers, and strengthen our faith by keeping our eyes on Jesus.

Join us for Worship Service on Sunday's at 10:30am! John 14:15-26 "The Legacy of Jesus" by Pastor Kevin Pulliam OT: Psalm 54:1-7 NT: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Consider This: "When regard for truth has been broken down or even slightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful." Augustine #christreformedchurchminot Trinity Hymnal Published by Great Commission Publications CCLI#22311974,22311981

At that very moment, three men stood before the house where I was, having been sent to me from Caesarea. 12 Then the Spirit told me to go with them, doubting nothing. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered the man's house. 13 And he told us how he had seen an angel standing in his house, who said to him, 'Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon whose surname is Peter, 14 who will tell you words by which you and all your household will be saved.' 15 And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, as upon us at the beginning. 16 Then I remembered the word of the Lord, how He said, 'John indeed baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.' 17 If therefore God gave them the same gift as He gave us when we believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could withstand God?" 18 When they heard these things they became silent; and they glorified God, saying, "Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance to life."

What do we do when life brings difficult and challenging circumstances? Do we trust what we have always known to be true? Or do we struggle with doubt, discouragement, and defeat? Study the life of John the Baptist and learn from him.

May one who doubts of his being in Christ, or of his due preparation, come to the Lord's supper? May any who profess the faith, and desire to come to the Lord's supper, be kept from it?

This sermon explores the tension between human expectations of God's kingdom and the reality of Christ's ministry, using John the Baptist's doubt from prison as a central case study. The message argues that Christ's kingdom often appears defeated or different from worldly standards of success and victory, leading believers to question their faith when circumstances do not align with their assumptions. It distinguishes between unintentional expectations based on cultural or religious norms and intentional doubts driven by fear and personal suffering. The preacher emphasizes that Jesus' response to John was not rebuke but a reminder that the kingdom is evidenced by miracles and a life of radical obedience, distinct from the world's values. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a shift in perspective, urging believers to trust God's sovereign plan even when it involves hardship, contrasting the temporary satisfaction of the world with the eternal joy of the Kingdom of Heaven.

The sermon addresses the universal call to witness for Christ, emphasizing that God frequently chooses individuals who are foolish, weak, or despised by worldly standards to confound the wise and mighty. By examining the lives of Moses, Paul, Peter, and David, the message dismantles common excuses for inaction, specifically unwillingness, unworthiness due to past sin, and a lack of formal qualification or education. Listen along as Brother Harrison argues that God does not call the qualified but rather qualifies the called, inviting believers to overcome their self-doubt and respond with willing obedience. The tone is pastoral and encouraging, urging the congregation to recognize their unique value in God's kingdom and to commit to serving Him regardless of their perceived limitations or background.