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God of the Impossible

Bryan L. Carter

Concord Church • Feb 15, 2026 • 34 min

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Summary

When life brings unexpected detours, dead ends, and overwhelming opposition, God proves Himself as the God of the impossible. Rather than letting fear dictate our responses, believers are called to stand firm, trust His divine protection, and remain still as the Lord fights on our behalf. Ultimately, every obstacle and deliverance is designed to reveal God's glory and inspire a lifestyle of continual praise.

Themes

God of the ImpossibleFaith vs. FearDivine DetoursGod's GloryGod Fighting Our BattlesPraise and Deliverance

Pastor's Points

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Sometimes God takes you on an unexpected route.

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Be more concerned about His glory than your glory.

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Don't let your eyes talk you out of your faith.

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The Lord will fight for you.

Key Points

1.
Sometimes God takes you on an unexpected route.
2.
Be more concerned about His glory than your glory.
3.
Don't let your eyes talk you out of your faith.
4.
The Lord will fight for you.
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God uses detours and longer paths to teach, humble, and equip us so we are ready for the destination He has prepared.
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God intentionally permits dead ends in our lives so that His power and glory are clearly demonstrated when He moves on our behalf.
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Fear exaggerates past comforts and distorts present reality, while faith focuses on who God is rather than visible threats.
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Standing firm and resting in God allows Him to work on our behalf without our panic getting in the way.

Sermon Moments

“Black history serves as a powerful witness that God is the God of the impossible, sustaining a people through chattel slavery, Jim Crow, and injustice to build thriving communities and churches.”

“"Just because you're going in circles doesn't mean you're not going anywhere."”

“Cornell University research indicates that 97% of the things people worry about never happen or are not worth worrying about at all.”

“"Don't you let your eyes talk you out of your faith. Don't you let what is coming at you eclipse the God that you serve."”

“"The Lord will fight for you. You need only to be still." (Exodus 14:14)”

“Tyrese Haliburton Olympic gold medal illustration: receiving the medal and credit for a group project where God did all the heavy lifting.”

“God repositioning the angel and pillar of cloud between Israel and the Egyptians, forming a divine hedge of protection.”

“Pastor's story of a program director who blocked his entry being relocated, allowing God to approve his application without conflict.”

This Week

Trust God when He leads you on a detour, knowing He is using the extra time to prepare, humble, and equip you for your destination.

Reframe difficult dead ends by asking God to reveal His glory through your situation rather than focusing solely on personal comfort.

Identify areas where fear is causing you to exaggerate past comforts or doubt God's plan, and choose to walk by faith instead of sight.

Practice standing still and remaining calm when facing overwhelming stress, refusing to panic in your own strength.

Memorize and hold tightly to Exodus 14:14 ("The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still") during times of severe trial.

Reflect on past moments where God provided an unexpected way of escape or hedge of protection, and thank Him for His faithfulness.

Cultivate a habit of daily praise and thanksgiving (Psalm 34:1) to keep your focus on God's power and past deliverance.

Remember This

When facing impossible obstacles, stand firm in faith and remain still, trusting that the Lord will fight your battles and reveal His glory.

A Challenge for You

Bless the Lord at all times and let His praise continually be in your mouth—give God your highest praise for fighting your battles and bringing you through impossible situations.

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