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The Reasons God is Real

Red Rocks Church • Mar 3, 2026 • 48 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

In this message, Pastor Doug Wekenman addresses the essential reasons why God is real, encouraging believers to build a faith rooted in evidence, logic, and truth rather than fleeting emotions. By exploring the testimony of creation, the universal moral law written on human hearts, and the unfulfilled longings of the soul, he shows how science, philosophy, and scripture naturally point to a divine Creator. Rather than fearing doubt, believers are urged to treat questions as an opportunity to wrestle with God and experience His profound goodness.

Themes

Apologetics and ReasonFaith and DoubtCreation and CreatorMoral Law and ConscienceEternal LongingThe Goodness of God

Key Points

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Faith built solely on emotion is fragile, but faith rooted in logical, philosophical, and biblical evidence can thrive through difficult seasons.
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Doubting is not the opposite of faith, but an opportunity to wrestle with God and draw closer to Him as He meets us in our questions.
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Jesus did not reject Thomas for his doubt, but met him directly to provide the assurance and evidence he needed to believe.
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Creation itself points clearly to an invisible Creator, showing that true science and Christian faith complement rather than contradict one another.
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If the universe had a beginning, logic dictates it must have an uncaused, timeless, spaceless, immaterial, and intentional Beginner.
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Every human possesses an inherent moral compass, pointing directly to a divine Lawgiver who inscribed His standard of goodness onto human hearts.
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Complex fine-tuning in the universe and the existence of human consciousness testify to a personal and deliberate God rather than random chance.
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Earthly beauty and experiences offer glimpses of joy but can never fully satisfy human longing because God created our souls for eternity.
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Judging God's character or truth by the flaws of imperfect Christians is illogical, as church messiness actually highlights God's redeeming grace.

Sermon Moments

“If you believe in Jesus based only on emotion, it's only a matter of time before you walk away based only on emotion. But if your faith is rooted in evidence, your roots will grow deeper.”

“Science is human beings figuring out how God made it. Faith and science are not enemies; they are in a divine dance together.”

“Doubt is only a problem when it becomes your destination. Like a dumbbell, doubt can trip your faith up, but it can also make your faith stronger if you pick it up and lift it.”

“Jesus will walk through your doors of doubt to let you see and feel the evidence in His scars. He can handle your questions, but He can only save and sanctify who you really are.”

“You have speed limit signs in your soul telling you that murder is wrong and generosity is good. The key question is: who put those signs in your heart?”

“Evaluating God's truth based on imperfect Christians is like blaming a master musician when a beginner struggles to play his song; the messiness of the church actually reveals God's patient grace.”

“Earthly beauty creates a deep longing in our hearts, reminding us that nothing under the sun can satisfy us forever because our souls were made for eternity.”

This Week

Fill your "faith case" with biblical truth, logic, and evidence rather than relying solely on passing feelings or emotions.

Treat doubt as an opportunity to wrestle with God and draw closer to Him rather than letting it become a final destination.

Be prepared to share the reasons for the hope you have in Christ with gentleness and respect when others ask tough questions (1 Peter 3:15).

Observe the order, design, and beauty of creation as tangible evidence pointing to the wisdom and power of God.

Recognize the moral standard written on your heart as evidence of a loving moral Lawgiver who inscribed His truth in human souls.

When earthly experiences or beautiful places leave you longing for more, redirect your desires toward eternity with God.

Refuse to judge the truth of God or Christianity by the mistakes of imperfect believers, trusting in God's grace and ongoing work.

Remember This

God is deeply real and fundamentally good, and when we root our faith in logical evidence and His eternal truth rather than fleeting emotions, our roots grow strong enough to withstand any season of doubt.

A Challenge for You

Give yourself permission to come to God like a little child sitting on His lap, not needing to have every answer figured out. Allow Him to walk through the doors of your doubt, show you His glory, and reveal His deep goodness to your heart.

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