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Your Faith Is Stronger Than You Think

Shepherd's Grove • Jan 24, 2026 • 31 min

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

Summary

In this encouraging message, Pastor Bobby Schuller reminds believers that God's work often unfolds over time and that His delays are not His denials. True biblical faith requires judging God to be completely faithful even through long periods of waiting, just as Sarah did when believing God for a child. By surrounding ourselves with a strong faith community and enduring through trials, we can trust God to do what seems humanly impossible in our lives.

Themes

Faith and PerseveranceGod's FaithfulnessSpiritual CommunityPatience in WaitingTrusting God for the Impossible

Key Points

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Turning things around and rebuilding long-lasting spiritual work takes time, but raising what was dead is the greater work of God.
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God's delays are never God's denials, so believers must learn to walk with Jesus at a steady, patient pace.
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Sarah received strength to conceive in her old age because she judged God to be faithful to His promises despite a 25-year wait.
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Every person makes a judgment about God, choosing either to believe He is faithful or allowing quiet resentment to take root.
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In difficult seasons, spiritual wisdom means holding on in faith and refraining from making foolish, emotional decisions.
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Believers need a strong spiritual community—a threefold cord—of faith-filled people who encourage them to keep their eyes on Christ.
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Nothing is too hard for God; when His people stand in faith, God's power is released to fulfill His promises.
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Enduring through opposition, worry, and trial is required to yield a spiritual harvest from the seed of God's Word.

Sermon Moments

“God's delays aren't God's denials.”

“Raising the dead is the greater work.”

“Sarah was enabled to bear children because she judged Him faithful who had made the promise.”

“Never make a bad decision when you're feeling blue, when you're feeling down, when you're angry. Just hang on and don't do something stupid.”

“Get one or two fire-breathing, Jesus-loving, Holy Spirit-filled people around you who are full of faith.”

“If you have the faith, God has the power. That's easy for Him. Piece of cake.”

“Who will help me keep my eyes on the bronze snake when I'm bit? Keep your eyes on Christ crucified.”

This Week

Remind yourself daily during seasons of waiting that God's delays are not His denials.

Reject silent resentment or doubt by actively declaring and judging God to be faithful in your current circumstances.

Surround yourself with two or three faith-filled believers who will pray with you and stand in agreement.

Avoid making major life decisions when feeling blue, angry, or discouraged.

Intentionally encourage and pray for your spouse or family members, demonstrating Christ's love and grace.

Pray specifically for God to send spirit-filled believers as harvesters into the lives of unsaved loved ones.

Guard the seed of God's Word in your heart against worry and distraction so you can endure and yield a full harvest.

Remember This

God is completely faithful to His promises, and when we stand in enduring faith alongside a supportive faith community, nothing is too hard for Him.

A Challenge for You

Repent of any unbelief, declare that you believe God's Word for your life, and stay surrounded by people who will point your eyes back to Christ.

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