What happens when our experience of God doesn’t match our expectations? In Matthew 11, John the Baptist finds himself in prison, questioning whether Jesus truly is the Messiah. The man who once boldly proclaimed the coming of Christ now needs reassurance that Jesus is who He says He is.
Jesus responds not with condemnation, but with evidence. His works fulfill the promises of Scripture, demonstrating that He is the One who was to come. Through John’s questions, we are reminded that doubt is not the same as unbelief, and that honest questions can lead us to deeper understanding of God and His Word.
In this teaching, we explore how to navigate doubt without abandoning what we know to be true, why Jesus commends John despite his questions, and the incredible blessing of living in the age of the Holy Spirit. When our expectations fall short, we can return to the truth of who Jesus is and find confidence in Him.
14 Sept 2026
Matthew 10:28-42 "The Fear of God"
In Matthew 10, Jesus calls His disciples to live boldly and without shame, proclaiming the gospel even when it is unpopular or comes at a cost. In this message, we examine what it means to fear God more than man, remembering both His holiness and His incredible care for us. Jesus reminds us that we are valuable to our Heavenly Father, yet He also calls us to place Him above every relationship, comfort, and earthly priority.
Following Jesus is not always easy, and faith may bring division, opposition, or sacrifice. But as representatives of Christ, we are called to faithfully live, speak, and serve in His name. Even something as simple as giving a cup of cold water matters to God. Our response to the generosity of Christ should be a life marked by courage, faithfulness, humility, and generosity toward others.
Listen as we explore what it means to confess Christ boldly, count the cost of discipleship, and live as faithful ambassadors of Jesus in a world that may not always welcome His message.
2 Sept 2026
Matthew 10:1-26 "The power of Being Sent"
Jesus’ ministry was incredible—He healed the sick, cast out demons, taught the crowds, and proclaimed that the Kingdom of Heaven had come near. But Jesus never intended for His followers to simply sit on the sidelines and watch. In Matthew 10, He sends His disciples out to continue the work, proclaiming the good news and demonstrating the power of God.
But following Jesus was never promised to be easy or safe. The disciples were sent out as sheep among wolves, warned that they would face rejection, persecution, hatred, and even division within their own families. Yet Jesus called them to trust God completely, endure faithfully, and remain focused on Him.
In this teaching through Matthew 10:1–26, we are reminded that following Jesus means getting in the game. We have been invited to participate in God’s work, proclaim the Gospel, depend upon Him, and faithfully endure whatever opposition may come. The battle is real, but so is the promise: those who endure with their eyes fixed on Jesus will find that the fight is worth it.
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