Luke 7:18-23
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Are we holding false expectations of God? In this powerful sermon from Luke 7, Chason Robbins challenges us to let go of our expectations so that God can raise our expectancy. Drawing from John the Baptist’s question to Jesus—“Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”—Chason unpacks how our preconceived notions about faith, suffering, and success can actually hinder our trust in God.
This message explores how following Jesus doesn’t always mean life will be easy or that we will receive worldly success. Instead, Jesus invites us to trust in his unexpected ways, showing that his kingdom operates differently than we often assume. Through healing, restoration, and gospel transformation, we see that God calls us to let go of control and trust in his perfect plan.
Key themes in this sermon include:
• The dangers of false expectations in faith
• How suffering can shake and strengthen our faith
• John the Baptist’s doubts about Jesus as the Messiah
• Jesus’ response: healing, transformation, and a higher calling
• Why following Jesus doesn’t guarantee an easy life
• The contrast between worldly expectations and kingdom reality
• Letting go of self-made ideas about who God is
• Trusting in God’s unexpected ways
Scripture focus:
• Luke 7:18-23 – John the Baptist questions Jesus
• Job 21:7 – Wrestling with the prosperity of the wicked
• Isaiah 29:18 and 35:5-6 – Prophecies of healing and restoration
• 1 Corinthians 1:27 – God’s upside-down wisdom
• Galatians 5:22-23 – The fruit of the Spirit vs. worldly success
Who is this sermon for?
• Christians struggling with unanswered prayers
• Those wondering why following Jesus doesn’t always bring worldly success
• Anyone experiencing doubt or disappointment in faith
• Church leaders, pastors, and small group members seeking deeper discussion
• New believers learning to trust God beyond expectations
Watch to the end for these takeaways:
• How to shift from expectation to expectancy
• Why faith isn’t about getting what we want, but trusting in what God is doing
• How Jesus invites us to a greater understanding of his kingdom
• How suffering reveals where our trust in God truly lies
• Why Jesus calls us to be part of his unexpected and radical mission
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Let go of expectations so God can raise your expectancy.
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