Title: Overcoming Disappointment

Date: 7/28/24, 10am, Sunday Sermon

Speaker: Pastor Derrel Strickland

### [Be Encouraged By Faith in God](#)

This week's sermon by Pastor Derrel Strickland reminds us that no matter how much we try, we are never good enough on our own to earn our way into heaven. He explains how the early church struggled with this concept, as they were previously taught that obeying the law was the path to righteousness. Through powerful verses from Romans chapter 9, we learn that true faith in God and His grace, not our deeds, is what leads us to salvation. Facing disappointments and failures are inevitable, but putting our trust in God assures us we won’t live in a perpetual state of disappointment. The main takeaway: Our faith in God’s grace and forgiveness sustains us through life’s trials. Keep your eyes on Him and take heart in the hope He provides.

Photo by Corina Rainer on Unsplash

Outline:

00:00 - Introduction

00:32 - Disappointment in the World

02:08 - Romans Chapter 9

04:29 - Faith vs. Works

04:33 - Experiences of Disappointment in Faith

12:21 - The Law and Faith

14:15 - Living a Life of Faith and Encouragement

22:13 - Understanding and Overcoming Disappointment

39:57 - Conclusion and Altar Call