Who Told You God Is Done With You?

Pastor Michael Hamilton

June 2, 2024

Main Idea

The main idea of the sermon was that God is not done with us; He is actively developing us for our destiny. Just as a potter shapes and reshapes clay, God works on us through our challenges and imperfections. We were reminded that our struggles, doubts, and fears are part of God's development process. Pastor emphasized that God wants to develop us in our doubt, settle us in our storms, and restore us to wholeness. Through total surrender and trust in God, we can be assured that He is working everything for our good and preparing us for a future filled with hope.

Scripture References

Jeremiah 18:1-6, Joshua 1, James 1:6-8, Proverbs 3:5-6, Mark 4:35-39, 2 Chronicles 20:15, John 16:33, Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 29:11, 1 Corinthians 2:9

How can we identify and overcome doubts that hinder our trust in God's plan?

In what ways can we practice courage in the face of fear, as Joshua did?

Discussion Questions:

How can we respond to life's storms with the same calmness that Jesus demonstrated?

What does total surrender to God look like in practical terms?

How can we encourage each other to see God's hand in every season of life, even the painful ones?

Summary

In Pastor's sermon, we were taken on a journey through the metaphor of the potter and the clay from Jeremiah 18:1-6, relating it to our own lives. We've all had bad experiences, like a disappointing meal at a restaurant, which can make us feel like giving up. Similarly, we may feel like God is done with us after a series of struggles, but Pastor reminded us that God is never done with us. Instead, He is shaping us, developing us through our fears, doubts, and the storms of life. We were encouraged to trust in God's process, knowing that if it's not good, God is not done. We were called to courage, to trust over doubt, and to respond to life's challenges with the assurance that God is in control.