Posts with the category “daily-sermon-devotionals”

What situation in your life right now requires you to trust God even though His direction doesn't make logical sense to you?  Read More

This week, identify one area of your life where you've been trying to handle things in your own strength. Practice surrendering that situation to God daily through prayer, asking Him to show you how to trust His plan even if it doesn't make sense to you.  Read More

What would it look like for you to pray with this same kind of honest vulnerability, acknowledging both your faith and your struggles with doubt in a specific area of your life?  Read More

In what area of your life might God be calling you to step out in faith despite your doubts, and how can you rely on His Spirit's power rather than waiting for perfect confidence?  Read More

What 'heavy stone' are you currently carrying in your faith journey, and how might God want to use this experience as a testimony to encourage someone else?  Read More

How does knowing that God responds to our doubts with patience rather than frustration change the way you approach Him when you're struggling with uncertainty or need confirmation about His will?  Read More

What 'stones' has God given you through answered prayers, overcome struggles, or acts of faithfulness that could serve as a testimony to others about His goodness?  Read More

Can you think of a time when you felt clearly called by God to something, but then circumstances made you question that calling... and how might understanding Gideon's experience help you navigate similar situations in the future?  Read More

When you think about your own spiritual journey, can you identify a time when doubt crept in even after experiencing God's faithfulness, and how might knowing that even Elijah struggled with this change your perspective on your own doubts?  Read More

SummaryThis sermon continues the series on Gideon, focusing on how God's Word is more than enough even when we struggle with doubt. Jonathan explores how doubt is a natural human experience, examining biblical figures like Elijah, Thomas, and Gideon who all wrestled with uncertainty despite witnessing God's power. The main passage from Judges 6:33-40 shows Gideon asking God for signs through the f...  Read More

What would you attempt for God if you truly believed He would equip you with everything you need to fulfill His calling on your life?  Read More

What is one specific step God might be asking you to take today, even if you can't see how it fits into His bigger plan for your life?  Read More

How would your perspective on current challenges change if you truly believed and lived as though God's presence was with you in every situation?  Read More

What doubts about your abilities or circumstances have you been afraid to honestly share with God, and how might bringing them into the light actually strengthen your faith?  Read More

What fears or feelings of inadequacy are currently causing you to 'hide in the winepress' instead of stepping into what God might be calling you to do?  Read More

SummaryThis sermon explores the story of Gideon from Judges 6, focusing on how God calls ordinary people despite their doubts and fears. Jonathan examines how God sees potential in us that we may not see in ourselves, using examples of Moses, Gideon, and Jeremiah who all responded to God's calling with doubt and inadequacy. The key message is that God doesn't call the equipped, but equips the call...  Read More

What specific step toward freedom is God calling you to take today, and how can you rely on His strength rather than your own to take that step?  Read More

What would it look like for you to confess a struggle in your life without making excuses or minimizing it, and how might this honesty open the door to God's transforming work?  Read More

How does understanding God's heart for restoration rather than punishment change the way you approach Him with your struggles and failures?  Read More

How might your private choices... both positive and negative... affect the people closest to you, and what changes could you make to become a greater blessing to your community?  Read More

What "little foxes"... small habits, attitudes, or compromises... might be quietly affecting your relationship with God, and how can you invite Him to help you address them?  Read More

SummaryThis sermon concludes a series on walking out faith with God step by step, focusing on the story of Achan's sin in Joshua 7. Jonathan uses the metaphor of weeds in a garden and little foxes in a vineyard to illustrate how small compromises and hidden sins can destroy our spiritual growth. After Israel's victory at Jericho, one man's disobedience… Achan stealing items set apart for destructi...  Read More

Looking at your current life circumstances, what kind of spiritual footprints are you leaving for others to follow, and how can you be more intentional about creating a path that leads others toward God?  Read More

Who in your life might be watching your faith journey, and how can you be more intentional about being a positive influence for God in their lives?  Read More

What is one area of your life where God might be calling you to take a costly step of faith, and how might this act of obedience become a testimony for others?  Read More

SummaryThis sermon explores how our faith journey is not just about personal growth, but about influencing others and leaving a legacy of God's faithfulness. Using the story of Joshua and the Israelites crossing the Jordan River, Pastor Jonathan teaches that God commanded them to build a memorial with 12 stones to remember His miracle and teach future generations. The message emphasizes that our s...  Read More

Who in your life needs you to "pour out" the love and transformation Jesus has given you, and what's one practical way you can do that this week?  Read More

What "empty jars" in your life... areas where you feel ordinary or inadequate... might God want to fill and use for His purposes?  Read More

Where in your life are you struggling with God's timing, and how can you cultivate patience while maintaining faith that He will act at the perfect moment?  Read More

How can you shift from demanding specific solutions in prayer to practicing the art of prayerful suggestion, trusting God's wisdom and timing?  Read More

What areas of your life feel 'empty' right now, and how might God want to use those very places for something beautiful?  Read More

What is your current Jordan River, and what would it look like to take one small step of faith toward God's promises today?  Read More

How does knowing that God holds you by the hand change your perspective on the risks you're afraid to take in following Him?  Read More

What is God asking you to step into before you can see how it will work out, and what's holding you back from taking that step?  Read More

In what areas of your life are you trying to lead instead of following God's guidance, and how can you better tune in to the Holy Spirit's direction?  Read More

What situation in your life currently feels more like a leap than a step, and how might God be inviting you to trust Him in this challenge?  Read More

When we follow God's leading, He is faithful to fulfill His promises, even in impossible circumstances.   Read More

What small, consistent practice could you commit to this week that might seem insignificant now but could lead to significant spiritual growth over time?  Read More

In what area of your life are you currently waiting on God, and what character qualities or spiritual growth might He be developing in you during this season?  Read More

What step is God asking you to take that feels uncertain, and how does knowing He has gone before you change your perspective on moving forward?  Read More