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I've Got Trust Issues

Radiant Church • May 24, 2026 • 32 min

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Summary

In week two of the 'I've Got Issues' series, Pastor Sarah Bothe addresses how past human betrayals and disappointments cause us to project trust issues onto God. By examining Peter walking on the water, she reveals that true faith requires trusting who God is, what He has done, and what He has said. Believers are encouraged to stop clinging to self-sufficiency and comfort, shift their weight fully onto Jesus, and allow His Word to become louder than their fears.

Themes

Trusting GodOvercoming DisappointmentFaith vs. FearGod's FaithfulnessThe Authority of God's Word

Pastor's Points

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We can trust who He is

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We can trust what He has done

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We can trust what He has said

Key Points

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We can trust who He is, knowing that God's fundamental nature is good, loving, and consistent.
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We can trust what He has done, anchoring our confidence in His track record of miracles, personal history, and ultimate sacrifice on the cross.
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We can trust what He has said, grounding our decisions on the active, living foundation of the Scriptures.
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Human relationships inevitably involve imperfection and disappointment, but we must not project human brokenness onto our relationship with God.
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When we expect God to treat us the way people have treated us, we reduce Him to the level of our past disappointments instead of trusting His good nature.
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Trust issues in our faith arise when what we see around us outweighs what we believe to be true about God.
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When we cannot clearly see God at work in our present circumstances, we must actively remember where we have seen Him faithful in the past.

Sermon Moments

“When we expect God to treat us the way people have treated us, we reduce Him to the level of our past disappointments instead of trusting who He is.”

“Sometimes, if we're honest, we treat God according to our wounds instead of according to His nature.”

“Trust issues come when what we see outweighs what we believe.”

“If we actually understood and trusted the person of Jesus in front of us asking us to do something, the answer every time would be an unapologetic yes.”

“When you can't see God in the present, remember where you've seen Him in the past.”

“Fear always uses a megaphone; learn the Word of God until His voice becomes louder than your fear.”

“Stepping into faith requires a deliberate shift of weight from our own comfort, control, and human security onto Jesus.”

This Week

Identify any past human betrayals or hurts that you may be projecting onto God, and ask Him to heal those wounds so you can trust Him fully.

When facing a storm or frightening situation, pause and evaluate whether you are focusing more on what you see around you or what you believe about God.

Step out of your comfort zone by getting connected in church life, whether through consistent attendance, joining a small group, or serving on a team.

When present circumstances feel overwhelming, intentionally reflect on God's past track record of faithfulness in your life and in Scripture.

When fear arises, speak God's promises from Scripture out loud until His voice becomes louder than your fear.

Prioritize reading and meditating on the Bible regularly, recognizing that God's Word is alive, active, and foundational for daily direction.

Identify an area of your life where you are holding onto control or human security, and deliberately shift that weight onto Jesus through surrendered prayer and obedience.

Remember This

God is completely trustworthy, and we must stop projecting human disappointments onto Him so we can shift our weight off our own control and onto Jesus.

A Challenge for You

Shift your weight off of your own control, security, and self-sufficiency, and step out of the boat to fully trust Jesus.

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