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What does Job teach us about ourselves when life suddenly falls apart? We begin examining and reconstructing seven lessons from Job about uncertainty, suffering, faith, and anguish.

John 11:38-44 — Lazarus raised from the dead after four days. Martha said it was too late. Jesus didn't argue. He shouted. This sermon on Lazarus raised from the dead walks through John 11:38-44, the moment Jesus stands at a sealed grave and a grieving sister tells Him it's too late. If you've ever wondered why God seems late, or felt like your situation has an expiration date, this message is for you. This verse-by-verse expository preaching through John 11 shows what Jesus does with our objections: He doesn't argue. He gives us His word. Martha called Him Lord and still gave Him a deadline. We do the same. We trust God with heaven, but Wednesday afternoon is the problem, when the diagnosis, the phone call or the layoff comes. Jesus tells her, "Said I not unto thee," and then does what no man can do: He calls a four-day-dead man out of the grave by name. This message walks through John 11:38-44, explaining: - Why Jesus had the men roll away a stone He could have moved with a word - How grief renamed Martha "the sister of him that was dead" - Why we trust God with heaven but doubt Him on an ordinary Wednesday - Why Jesus answers our objections with His word instead of arguments - Why Jesus prayed out loud at the grave, and what Elijah on Mount Carmel has to do with it - How "Lazarus, come forth" ties back to the Good Shepherd calling His sheep by name in John 10 - Why a believer who dies only "changes pastures" and never changes shepherds - How the same voice will empty every grave at the coming of Christ - Why Jesus says "Loose him, and let him go," and what the church owes new believers

Text: Matthew 6:13 Title: The Surety of Answered Prayer 1. Acknowledging your doubts 2. Knowing to whom you pray 3. Praying as taught

The Lord Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath Day, and one of the persons that was there was a woman who it says had a spirit of infirmity. The word "infirmity" here in the Greek is Ασθενειας (Asthenias). It refers to a great weakness of body or mind; by implication something which had greatly hindered this woman's being able to move at all, or to stand up straight. She no doubt had great difficulty walking, and perhaps she was in much pain because of it. It was a great bodily weakness which it says that she had for 18 years. She was bent over and could in no way raise herself it says here. It should bring great encouragement to everyone here who has bodily weaknesses, and perhaps have had them for a long time, that the Lord Jesus, who had come there to the synagogue to teach the people, He took notice of her. He thought particularly about what He could do for her to help her, and that which would glorify God. He knew what He was called to do, and He knew what He was able to do. And He knew that His helping this poor woman would bring glory to God on this particular Sabbath Day. It would show forth His power to save people from their sins.

Title: Unbelief is Real Speaker: Creston Thomas Series: Matthew Date: October 11, 2026 Bible: Matthew 11:20-24 This sermon examines the rebuke of Capernaum, Chorazin, and Bethsaida for their failure to repent despite witnessing Jesus' mighty works. The central argument contrasts the doubting yet faithful John the Baptist with the hardened hearts of these cities, illustrating that human effort or even miraculous signs are insufficient to compel belief without divine grace. The teaching explores the theological concept of double predestination, asserting that God has eternally decreed the destinies of both the elect and the reprobate, while simultaneously commanding believers to share the gospel faithfully. The tone is convicting and instructional, warning that those who reject the truth face a more severe judgment than even Tyre, Sidon, or Sodom. Ultimately, the message calls for submission to God's sovereign will and reliance on His grace for salvation, rather than frustration over the unconverted.

The sermon explores the theological concept that God uses affliction and tribulation to perfect a believer's faith, rather than to punish them. Drawing from James 1 and Psalm 119, the message argues that suffering serves as a necessary process to remove self-reliance and allow the Holy Spirit to fill the believer, resulting in patience and spiritual maturity. The preacher emphasizes that this divine work is not about achieving sinlessness but about becoming a vessel fully occupied by God, enabling believers to effectively serve others and witness to His faithfulness. Through examples like John the Baptist and the widow of Zarephath, the text illustrates that even in moments of doubt or hardship, God remains faithful, using trials to refine character and deepen trust in His ultimate purpose.

This sermon explores the character of God as King through Psalm 145, emphasizing that He reigns with sovereign authority over all creation, actively provides for those who are falling, and draws near to those who call on Him in truth. The message contrasts the distant view of deism with the biblical truth of God's immediate presence and care, urging believers to trust His control during times of turbulence and uncertainty. It highlights the tension between God's righteousness and kindness, asserting that His nature is immutable and trustworthy even when circumstances are unclear. The sermon concludes by challenging the congregation to let praise be a natural overflow of their faith, moving beyond private reflection to public declaration of God's worthiness in all seasons of life.

This sermon addresses the doctrine of assurance of salvation, emphasizing that true confidence in one's eternal security is found exclusively in Christ rather than in self-examination or personal performance. The speaker argues that looking inward leads to either self-righteousness or despair, whereas saving faith looks outward to the perfect work of Jesus, including His death, burial, and resurrection. Drawing from 1 John 5:13 and the Parable of the Sower, the message distinguishes between genuine believers who may struggle with doubt and false professors who lack a new heart, noting that the Holy Spirit bears witness to the truth of salvation. The teaching further warns against theological error, such as denying the Trinity, which undermines the foundation of biblical faith. Ultimately, the sermon encourages believers to rest in the unchanging character of God and the sufficiency of Christ's atonement, rather than relying on their own spiritual disciplines or feelings.

Heaven will no doubt be a glorious place. It is the promised inheritance for the believer to live with God and no longer experiencing the effects of sin and the curse. On this Sunday we'll receive an inside look at the very home we will be living in on the new earth: the New Jerusalem, the holy city of God. So, what will this be like? What will we experience? Why as God's people should we long for this very place? Get ready to witness what God has in store for those who love Him. ADDITIONAL REFERENCES Exodus 28:15-21; 1 Kings 6:20; Isaiah 52:1; 60:3, 19; Ezekiel 28:13; 40:3; 48:31-34; John 4:21; 14:1-3; 1 Corinthians 15:28; Ephesians 5:25-27; Hebrews 11:10; 12:22-24; Revelation 1:10; 4:1, 3; 11:1; 13:8; 15:8; 17:1; 19:7; 20:6; 22:5