Скачать или смотреть The Crisis of Belief: Overcoming Fear and Inadequacy to Obey God | Dr. Roger Patterson

In this powerful sermon, Dr. Roger Patterson dives into the biblical concept of the "crisis of belief"—the pivotal moment when what we know about God is challenged by what we feel about ourselves or our circumstances.

Using the life of Moses as a primary example (Exodus 4:10-17), Dr. Patterson explores the excuses we use—"Not me, Lord," "Not now, Lord," or "Not this, Lord"—and how our inadequacy and fear can bind us, preventing us from stepping into God's will.

Drawing on lessons from figures like Doubting Thomas, Abraham, and Peter, we are reminded that failure is not final, and true faith trusts God's character even when His command doesn't make sense.

God doesn't call the equipped; He equips the called. When faced with a fork in the road, the path forward is a two-step process: Remember "I AM" and Therefore "I Will."

Dr. Patterson reminds us that God is the Great I AM—self-existent, present, and always available. When God prompts you, your availability is what He seeks, not your ability. Now is the day of obedience!

Scripture References
Psalm 46:1

Exodus 4:10-17, Exodus 3:13-14

Hebrews 11:6, Hebrews 11:17

John 20:25

Genesis 22:9

Luke 22:60

Jonah 1:1-3

Jeremiah 1:4-8

Numbers 13:30-31

2 Corinthians 6:2

Luke 22:41-42

Key Takeaways
The nature of God as the "I AM" (present tense help in trouble).

Understanding the crisis of belief as a decision point between faith and fear.

The four common phrases of unbelief: "No, Lord," "Not me, Lord," "Not now, Lord," and "Not this, Lord."

How to move forward in faith by remembering God's character.

The powerful reminder that failure isn't final and God is the God of the comeback.

00:00 The Power of the Present Tense: God is "I AM"
00:32 Welcome & The Good News of the Gospel
01:41 The Simple Path to Salvation: Admit, Believe, Confess
02:39 A Prayer for Salvation & The Assurance of the Holy Spirit
03:25 A Celebration of Life: The Journey with Carol Lewis Carroll
05:14 Introduction: Can I Still Experience God? The Call on Moses' Life
06:04 The Crisis of Belief: A Fork in the Road
07:34 The Defining Moment: When You Know God's Will But Resist It
08:37 The Struggle of Moses: "I Am Not Eloquent" (Exodus 4:10-17)
10:08 Understanding the Crisis of Belief
12:59 Poster Child 1: Doubting Thomas (Doubt vs. Trust)
15:15 Poster Child 2: Abraham (Promise vs. Provision)
18:00 Poster Child 3: Peter (Courage vs. Fear)
20:44 The Language of Unbelief: Phrase 1 – "No, Lord" (Jonah)
22:26 The Language of Unbelief: Phrase 2 – "Not Me, Lord" (Inadequacy & Jeremiah)
24:13 Fear is the Enemy’s Tool: God Seeks Availability, Not Ability
26:23 The Language of Unbelief: Phrase 3 – "Not Now, Lord" (Delay & Disobedience)
28:36 The Language of Unbelief: Phrase 4 – "Not This, Lord" (Resisting the Assignment)
30:17 Jesus' Prayer: "Not My Will, But Yours Be Done"
31:07 How to Move Forward in Faith: The Two Steps
32:56 Step 1: Remember "I AM" (God is Self-Existent)

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