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Why Some Miracles Happen and Some Miracles Don't

Red Rocks Church • Jan 20, 2026 • 49 min

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Summary

Believers live in the theological reality of the "already but not yet," where Jesus has conquered sin and brought heaven to earth, but heaven is not yet fully established in its entirety. This present tension explains why some miracles happen now while others await future fulfillment, though God's goodness and power remain constant. By setting our minds on God through fasting, prayer, and childlike faith, we position ourselves under His grace while trusting His sovereign timing and plan.

Themes

Miracles and FaithThe Already But Not YetSpiritual Authority Through SufferingFasting and PrayerTrusting God's Sovereignty

Pastor's Points

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We fast

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We pray

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We believe

Key Points

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A miracle occurs when God does by His divine power what humanity cannot achieve through willpower alone.
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Believers live in the "already but not yet" era, where Christ has defeated sin, yet heaven is not yet fully realized on earth.
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Engagement serves as a metaphor for our current spiritual state: the promise is secure and the future decided, but the full celebration awaits Christ's return.
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Through Jesus' perfect sacrifice on the cross, the barrier separating humanity from God was removed, bridging heaven and earth.
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Enduring unanswered prayers and chronic suffering creates unique spiritual authority to speak hope into the lives of others.
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While we cannot control when God performs a miracle, we can position ourselves beneath His grace through fasting, prayer, and faith.
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Fasting is not primarily about physical health, but about cultivating spiritual hunger to receive more of Jesus in our lives.
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Faith is not something earned to force God's hand, but a divine gift that receives His kingdom power.

Sermon Moments

“"The miracle is on Him, but the mindset is on us."”

“"Hype will not heal you, but He can."”

“"The Holy Spirit in your heart is kind of like God's ring on your finger."”

“"Testimony creates authority. Spiritual authority is the ability to bring heaven to places and spaces on earth where it currently is not."”

“"You can't control whether the shower is turned on, but you can control whether or not you are positioned beneath it."”

“"Don't think healthy, think hungry."”

“"Miracles are a team sport."”

“"Our faith is God's delivery system for His kingdom come in your life."”

This Week

Set your mind daily on God's ability to move obstacles rather than focusing on the size of the mountain in front of you.

Engage intentionally in prayer and fasting with a heart focused on hungering for Jesus rather than viewing it merely as a health exercise.

Participate actively in corporate prayer, bringing your personal requests and interceding for others with the understanding that miracles are a team sport.

Pray for God to divinely persuade your heart again, asking Him to restore childlike faith and expectancy in your prayer life.

Position yourself under God's grace and power by maintaining faithful habits of prayer, fasting, and worship regardless of immediate circumstances.

Use the authority gained through your personal trials and unanswered prayers to encourage and minister to others walking through similar pain.

Surrender control over the timing and outcome of your prayers, trusting God's wisdom and sovereign plans even when facing unanswered requests.

Remember This

While we live in the tension of the "already but not yet," we can trust God's unchanging goodness and position ourselves through faith, prayer, and fasting to experience His miraculous power.

A Challenge for You

May you have a miracle mindset this year. Would you see the miracles he does every day? And would you believe for what feels impossible?

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