Stubborn Faith | Shawn Johnson | Sermon Notes — Hello Pastor

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Stubborn Faith

Red Rocks Church • Mar 4, 2025 • 41 min

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Summary

In "Stubborn Faith," Pastor Shawn Johnson teaches how believers can maintain unwavering trust in God through life's most painful and overwhelming trials. Drawing from the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3, he highlights three vital keys: leaning on fellow believers rather than isolating, focusing on God's limitless power rather than the size of our problems, and refusing to surrender our worship. Ultimately, when we stand firm and praise God in the furnace of adversity, our endurance brings supernatural peace and points others to God's power to save.

Themes

Stubborn FaithPerseverance in HardshipChristian CommunityFocusing on God's PowerUnwavering WorshipEternal Impact

Pastor's Points

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Stubborn Faith leans on God's people.

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Stubborn Faith focuses on God's power.

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Stubborn Faith refuses to surrender my worship.

Key Points

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Stubborn Faith leans on God's people.
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Stubborn Faith focuses on God's power.
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Stubborn Faith refuses to surrender my worship.
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When life becomes difficult, God calls believers to tap into a spirit of endurance rather than giving in to fear, knowing we will reap a harvest if we do not give up (Galatians 6:9).
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Believers are not meant to face pressure in isolation or pretend to have it all together; true faith involves locking arms with other Christians to share and carry burdens.
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Instead of constantly replaying and texting about our problems, stubborn faith intentionally chooses to focus on and proclaim the limitless power of God working within us (Ephesians 3:20).
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Sermon Moments

“"Stubborn faith says: I don't care what my situation says, my trust is with Him. I don't care what my emotions say right now, my trust is with Him."”

“Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego's declaration: "The God we serve is able to deliver us... but even if He does not, we will not serve your gods."”

“"If all I do is look at the mountain, I'll always feel overwhelmed. But if I choose to focus on the One who spoke and created that mountain... that's a whole different deal."”

“"Our faith would go to a whole new level if we would text so much less about our problem and so much more about our God."”

“Pastor Shawn addressing the trap of superficial "church hugs" rather than authentically sharing struggles and locking arms with fellow believers.”

“"Sometimes I worship because I saw a miracle; sometimes I worship until I see one. You can't have my worship—it's not for sale."”

“Pastor Shawn sharing how worship sustained him during severe panic attacks in a rental house, and how enduring that trial later saved a young man's life from suicide.”

This Week

Lock arms with other believers by joining a small group or serving on a team at church instead of isolating yourself during difficult seasons.

Stop keeping up a facade of having it all together; share your burdens honestly with trusted Christian friends who can pray for you and support you.

Audit your daily conversations and texts—choose to talk and text far less about your problems and far more about God's power and faithfulness.

When feeling overwhelmed by an obstacle, intentionally shift your focus from the size of the mountain to the Creator who spoke that mountain into existence.

Choose to praise and worship God in the middle of your trial before you see the miracle, allowing His supernatural peace to guard your heart and mind.

Memorize key scripture passages like Galatians 6:9 and Ephesians 3:20 to remind yourself daily that God is working behind the scenes.

Stand firm in your faith through hardship, remembering that your unwavering worship can point your family, friends, and coworkers to Christ.

Remember This

Stubborn faith refuses to bow to hard circumstances, choosing instead to lock arms with God's people, focus on His limitless power, and worship Him no matter what happens.

A Challenge for You

Stand firm in the fight, lock arms with other believers, remind yourself daily that God is working through His power, and choose to praise Him until you see what He is doing, knowing your unwavering faith and worship will impact lives for eternity.

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