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Called & Discouraged
Sunday, April 5, 2026
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Summary
In this sermon, Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell addresses the painful tension believers often experience between their expectations of God and their actual human circumstances. Drawing from Matthew 11, where John the Baptist faces doubt and discouragement while imprisoned, we are reminded that God works on our inner character during trials even when He does not immediately alter our situation. Ultimately, believers are encouraged to ground their joy and gratitude in their secure Kingdom identity and salvation rather than fleeting temporal circumstances.Key Scriptures
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