Sunday Morning | August 27 2023 | John C. Majors | Louisville, KY
The sermon titled "5 Belief Killers," based on John 12:37-50, August 27th, 2023, highlights the progression from praise to unbelief and identifies five factors that hinder belief. The setting shifts from public ministry to a more exclusive audience, paralleling the transition from praise to doubt. The first belief killer is cynicism, as even after witnessing miracles, some persistently refuse to believe. The second is the hardness of heart, shifting from 'did not believe' to 'could not believe,' emphasizing the blame placed on God for blinding and hardening hearts. This notion is clarified using Isaiah 6:10, showing God's greater perspective. The third killer is idolatry, choosing human glory over God's. The fourth, darkness, urges a movement towards light and truth. The fifth, "itchy ears," denotes passive hearing without transformation, leading to accountability. The sermon encourages repentance and recognizing these belief killers – cynicism, hard heart, idolatry, darkness, and itchy ears – to foster genuine faith.
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