Why You Can’t Believe Everything

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Have you ever looked at a late-night burger commercial, placed your DoorDash order, and when you opened the bag... it looked absolutely nothing like the advertisement? Too many of us are experiencing that exact same thing in our faith. We’ve been fed a version of "hyper-faith" or a secular "hybrid gospel" that promises immediate wealth, a Bentley in a gated community, and a total escape from life’s problems. The Pain Point: But what happens when reality sets in? What happens when you face a diagnosis you didn't expect, a betrayal you never saw coming, a financial struggle even though you’re a faithful tither, or the deep grief of loss? Suddenly, there’s a massive gap between your expectation and your actual situation—and that gap is exactly where the enemy wants your faith to take a throat punch. In this message, we unpack the life of John the Baptist—a theological powerhouse, Jesus’ cousin, and a man who found himself locked in a dark prison cell for over a year. When John began to question if Jesus was really the Messiah, Jesus didn't scold him for his doubt. Instead, Jesus gave the ultimate Kingdom answer: "Blessed is the one who is not offended by Me." The solution isn't performing harder or pretending everything is fine; it's learning to trust Jesus' true character while walking through the dark. When you anchor your life to the real Jesus rather than a false version of the Gospel, the gap closes. You move from being offended by God to being anchored in Him. You step out of the trap of performance and into a resilient, authentic faith that doesn't collapse under the weight of hard seasons. ___ Free Life Chapel is here to help others discover and live the Free Life in Christ! Learn more about our church at https://www.freelifechapel.org [https://www.freelifechapel.org] Stay Connect on Socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelifechapel [https://www.instagram.com/freelifechapel] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freelifechapel/ [https://www.facebook.com/freelifechapel/] Pastor Scott Thomas | Free Life Chapel | Lakeland, Florida

STOP TRYING TO MAKE GOD HAPPY

Have you been living like your relationship with God is a contract instead of a covenant? In this powerful conclusion to the "Whacked Out Christianity" series, Pastor Scott challenges the exhausting mindset that says God's love depends on your performance. Through the story of Abraham and God's everlasting covenant with Israel, he reveals a life-changing truth: your salvation is not built on your faithfulness to God, but on God's faithfulness to you. From Genesis to the teachings of Jesus, this message shows that God is not a distant creditor keeping score of your failures. He is a loving Father relentlessly pursuing His children, even when they stumble, doubt, and fall short. The same God who has remained faithful to Israel throughout history remains faithful to every believer today. In this message, you will discover: The difference between a contract and a covenant, and why it changes everything. Why God put Abraham to sleep when establishing the covenant. How God's faithfulness, not your performance, secures your relationship with Him. What Israel's survival reveals about the character and reliability of God. Why grace is greater than your failures and mercy is available every morning. How to break free from guilt, shame, and the pressure of trying to earn God's love. If you've ever wondered whether you've done enough, prayed enough, served enough, or lived well enough to keep God's approval, this message will remind you that God's covenant love is stronger than your worst mistakes. His promises stand because of who He is, not because of what you've done. Stop living under the weight of performance and start resting in the faithfulness of God. The Father isn't looking for reasons to abandon you. He's looking for ways to bring you closer. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Free Life Chapel is here to help others discover and live the Free Life in Christ! Learn more about our church at https://www.freelifechapel.org [https://www.freelifechapel.org] Stay Connect on Socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelifechapel [https://www.instagram.com/freelifechapel] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freelifechapel/ [https://www.facebook.com/freelifechapel/] Pastor Scott Thomas | Free Life Chapel | Lakeland, Florida

31. maj 202637 min

Why You Can’t Believe Everything

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