INTRO: When thrown in prison John the Bapt. has 2nd thoughts about Jesus as Messiah.
JOHN'S QUESTION: "Are you the One or should we look for someone else?" v.23
APPLICATION Q: How can we manage our faith when under stress?
ANSWER: Jesus did not respond 'yes' or 'no'; he points to his miracles and to a promise to bless us if we keep believing we've found the Right One--the Messiah.
OUTLINE: To manage your faith under stress remember Christ's miracles and promise. Remember his miracles, improving bodies and hearts; and his promise to bless those who don't fall away from Him.
I. Remember Christ's Miracles: A. Christ improved people's bodies B. Christ improved people's character. II. Remember Christ's Promise: Christ promises to bless anyone who keeps trusting him til the end. v.23 "Blessed is the man who does not fall away because of me."
LESSON: When under stress remember Christ's miracles and promise; then persevere believing you've found The Messiah.
"Blessed is the man who does not fall away on account of me" (v.23)
SERMON QUOTES: "John thought he might go flying with the Messiah but instead he found himself cooped up like a bald eagle crammed into a bird cage." Broadwater
"Maybe Jesus isn't the Messiah after all; maybe he's just my cousin, and no more." Broadwater
Q: What leads us to question Christ? Ans: Maybe we're having a bad week, a bad month, a bad year, like John the Baptist.
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Dr. Daniel C. Broadwater: Former owner of Boone’s Billiards; was converted to Christianity. Attended Westminster Seminary (M.A., M.Div.). Later graduated from Gordon-Conwell Seminary (D.Min.). Dan is Pastor Emeritus of Grace Ref. Presby. Church, which he organized in 1979, and...