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Did You Catch The Correction? | Michael Todd | Sermon Notes — Hello Pastor

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Did You Catch The Correction?

Transformation Church • Oct 20, 2025 • 89 min

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Summary

In part five of the 'Triggered' series, Pastor Michael Todd teaches that God often uses chaotic moments and emotional triggers as opportunities to correct us rather than simply changing our external circumstances. True transformation occurs when we stop reacting out of impulse or trauma, humble ourselves like a receiver positioned to catch the ball, and choose full obedience to God's direction. By catching divine correction instead of rebelling, believers can break recurring destructive cycles and step into seasons of spiritual refreshing.

Themes

Divine CorrectionObedience vs. SacrificeHumility and Character DevelopmentOvercoming Emotional ImpulsivityTrusting God's Plan in Crisis

Pastor's Points

1.

Catch the correction.

2.

Comply with the command.

3.

Choose to continue after the confrontation.

Key Points

1.
Catch the correction.
2.
Comply with the command.
3.
Choose to continue after the confrontation.
4.
Every trigger is an invitation from God to transform rather than repeat past destructive emotional cycles.
5.
Unaddressed triggers tied to past trauma will consistently lead to emotional or physical crash outs.
6.
When Peter impulsively cut off Malchus's ear in the garden, Jesus corrected Peter directly, demonstrating that God prioritizes aligning our heart over fighting back.
7.
Making hasty, pressure-driven decisions in times of crisis—like King Saul offering sacrifices prematurely—forfeits long-term legacy and kingdom blessings.
8.
Receiving divine correction requires humility, because correction without humility produces rebellion rather than repentance.

Sermon Moments

“Every trigger is an invitation by God to transform.”

“Your unaddressed triggers will usually lead to a crash out.”

“Be careful making quick decisions in the middle of crisis.”

“If you cannot receive correction, you are a liability to the kingdom of God.”

“The investment of correction is proof of a future.”

“Disobedience doesn't look demonic, but is the invitation to your destruction.”

“Correction is a divine tool by God, not a human insult.”

“When you repent and catch correction, the end result of that is times of refreshing.”

This Week

Pause and step back when triggered this week before responding out of impulse, anger, or past hurt.

Put on the "gloves of humility" by asking God to show you areas where you have resisted correction from leaders, loved ones, or His Word.

Refrain from making major, hasty life decisions while experiencing panic, crisis, or emotional confusion.

Choose prompt, full obedience to a clear command God has already given you, rather than replacing obedience with religious performance.

Practice speaking words of encouragement over family members or coworkers when tempted to criticize them after a mistake.

Choose to remain present in relationships, ministries, or jobs following moments of tough confrontation or feedback, rather than cutting people off.

Repent of known disobedience and ask the Lord to replace old defensive cycles with divine seasons of spiritual refreshing.

Remember This

Divine correction is proof of God's love and investment in your future, not an insult to your character.

A Challenge for You

Open your heart and hands in true humility, repent of running your own plays, and choose to catch God's divine correction so He can transform your character and bring spiritual refreshing.

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Did You Catch The Correction?

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9.

God values full obedience above religious performance or sacrifices, viewing stubbornness and rebellion as severe forms of idolatry.

10.

Like a receiver waiting for a pass on a football field, believers must keep their hands raised in expectation and humility to receive God's instruction.

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