The Divine Story of Jesus and You: When God Disappoints Us

Sermon Quick Summary

      The scripture text for today is from John 18:1-11 (Section 5.42 of our booklet on the Life and Teachings of Jesus of Nazareth). We will be looking at the story of Joe as an example of a Christian man’s disappointment with God. Judas and Peter had disappointments with God with some similarities to Joe’s story. The question to you is: has God ever disappointed you? Let’s explore what to do when we are disappointed with God’s behavior not being what we expect: (1) Always choose faith over fear. (2) Always trust that God is in control on the throne, remembering that it is the sovereignty of God that is the source of your sanity. (3)There is awesome power in patiently waiting. (4)You must look for lessons learned. (5)There is amazing power in gratefulness to God. (6)You must get ready for the turnaround as God transforms us on the inside for outward action in this world.