Edgewater Covenant Church

Listen to Pastor Steve speak on May 26th, 2024. He delivers a message titled,

“When You Feel Alone & Abandoned by God” in a series called,

“Doubting God” – Reading in Matthew 27

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“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

Matthew 27:45-46

God always ____ you & remains with you!

Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 28:20

Responding to God When We Feel Deep Hurts:

1)Bring Your Hard Questions to God

Hebrews 4:14-16; 1 Corinthians 13:12

2)Learn to Turn ‘Why God?’ Into ‘What, God?’

…What do you want to T____ me?

Hebrews 5:7-9

What do you want to D___ in me?

2 Corinthians 12:7-9

….What do you want to do T____ me?

Hebrews 12:2

3)When you can’t feel God’s Hand,

Trust God’s Heart (Luke 23:46)

2 Corinthians 1:20; Revelation 3:14

-Jesus is the Amen

Promises of God We can Hold Onto:

Hebrews 13:5; Romans 8:28; Philippians 4:19; Psalm56:10-11; Lamentations 3:22-23; Ephesians 3:20

Listen to Pastor Steve deliver a message titled,

on May 19, 2024

“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” Revelation 22:13

the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. Hebrews 12:2

Genesis 1:1..

Genesis 1:2…

1 Corinthians 15:14…

Listen to Pastor Steve Hoden speak about the claims Jesus made about Himself.

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Mark 2:16-17…

Luke 23, John 19, Matthew 27, Mark 15…

1 John 4:9-10; Revelation 21;3-4…

Philippians 2:10-11; Romans 3:22…

Listen to Pastor Steve Hoden deliver a message about “When God’s People Let You Down” part of the sermon series called “Doubting God” 

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When God’s People Let You Down

Doubting God – Matthew 23

Pastor Steve Hoden | May 5th, 2024

Matthew 23:37-38…

Hypocrites – when you do what is wrong, but act like you don’t

People doubt and question when…

When we act in ways that create doubt & 

confusion about God in the world…

Listen to Pastor Steve Hoden continue the series “Doubting God” with this message titled, “Does God Even Want to Use Me?”

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Reading Ephesians 2.

Ephesians 2:10…We are God’s…

P______: a creation with a designated purpose; a workmanship; a divine masterpiece Who does God most often use?

1. U______ & Overlooked (1 Samuel 16:12…)

2. I________ & Afraid (Judges 6:15 – “But Lord…”)

What is God stirring in your heart to do? Who is calling you to become for His sake?

3. F______ & Failed (Acts 9:4-6;1 Corinthians 15:9-10…)

What does it take for God to use you?

A single act of O_______ – it is an invitation to say in faith, “____, Lord!”

Listen to Pastor Karyn Engle speak about Jude.

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Listen to Pastor Steve deliver a message about Walking or Wandering Away from the Faith.

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He reads from Matthew 14:22-31, John 21:15-17

Peter’s Story of Faith & Doubt (Walking on Water)

Jesus’ First Question: Why did you Doubt?

Matthew 14:31

What if his question isn’t merely an accusation, but an invitation to a deeper faith?

2 Peter 3:8-9 – The Lord is…patient with you

Matthew 5:43 – You have heard it said, but I tell you

Jesus’ Final Question: Do you Love Me?

John 21:15-17

After doubt & denial, Jesus offers forgiveness and an invitation: Feed my Sheep

1 Peter 2:25 – you have turned to your Shepherd

2 Peter 3:15 – our Lord’s patience gives people time to be saved

How is God speaking and inviting you to step out in faith today?

“…Doubty Mc Doubtface…” – Pastor Steve

Listen to Pastor Steve Hoden speak about dealing with our doubts and questions. We read together from John 20:24-26.

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The strongest faith is the one that grows Through your doubts

Thomas’ Story of Faith

John 20:24-26, John 11:16, John 14:5-6,11

Faith is an ongoing journey, so keep showing up

John 14:14, Ephesians 2:8, Psalm 23:4

“Jesus Showed Up”

“Keep Showing Back Up”

How is the Spirit inviting you to come closer to Jesus in faith today?