October 25, 2020: Hebrews: Part 3 - Part 8 of 19
Part of Hebrews
October 22, 2020

October 25, 2020
Dave Irwin, Pastor of Ministry
Series: “Jesus >” - Part 8 of 19
Message: “When Faith Seems to Fail Us”

Text: Hebrews 11:32-40

Big idea

When faith seems to fail us, we must examine our
perception, and make sure it aligns properly with God.

A major misperception in our relationship with God

Moralistic Therapeutic Deism
Moralistic - God’s biggest desire for me is to be a

person.

Therapeutic - God also wants me to

in life.

Deism - If I am being morally good (mostly) and feeling good, then God is largely

in my life…until I
need or want something.

Keeping a right perception of faith Faith is trusting God enough to do what He says.

A right perception of faith remembers these truths:

  1. Sometimes faith leads us

    hardship.

  2. Sometimes faith leads us

    hardship.

MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS TO:

 Acknowledge I have embraced one or more elements of Moralistic Therapeutic Deism and ask God to help me break
out of that.
 Ask God to build stronger faith in me. A faith that trusts Him enough to do what He says in any circumstance.
 Seek out a trusted, Godly friend to help you as your faith is leading you through a hardship, not away from it.
 Read Hebrews 12:1-3 in preparation for next week.