New Life International Fellowship, Yangon
  • Home
  • Online Ministries
  • Sermons
  • Contact us

Experiencing the Life,
​Changing Lives

Doubting Thomas and Us

23/9/2018

 
John 20:24-29
 
Peter, when he started doubting as he was walking on water, received the Lord's rebuke: "You of little faith, why did you doubt?"
Thomas, when he met the risen Lord face to face, cleared off his doubt and addressed Jesus as "My Lord and My God."
 
There are many Biblical examples of doubt(s) since Adam and Eve who doubted that God would ever desire the best for them.
Some of the doubts led the people (who doubted) to God, while other doubts the people to sin. E.g., David had both kinds of doubt at different times.
 
What about us? Do we doubt …
  • that God CAN bring us through difficult times?
  • that God is GOOD all the time?
  • that God's directions for our lives are best for us?
  • that God actually DOES love us? Do I sometimes feel like God sometimes tolerate you because it is his nature to include us?
  • that God is ABLE to keep us in His family?
  • that God could EVER forgive us?
  • that God will ensure we have our NEEDS met and we should/can concentrate on Him?
  • that the reliability of ALL Scripture?
  • that we have enough knowledge and information we need in the Word?
  • that God CAN deliver us from OUR sin, and our daily struggle with some issue?
  • Do we just plain doubt?
  • Is all doubt the same? Is it sin?
 
1)  Doubt that LED to sin – choosing to do things OUR own ways (like Judas).
2)  Doubt that LED to God – choosing to come to Jesus (like Joshua after Ai, Mary at the Tomb, Thomas and Peter).
3)  What can we do with/about our doubt(s)?
  • Call on Jesus (like the father of a sick child did);
  • Build Faith based on evidence (like John the Baptist did);
  • Look also at personal evidence;
  • Prayer – talk to God;
  • Talk to fellow believers you trust and admire (Be honest, merciful, and also Listen);
  • Act even while you're still in doubt or fear;
  • Put God to the test (Malachi 3:10).
 
 
Come join us at our English service of the International Church in Yangon!

Comments are closed.

    NLIF

    We are an evangelical congregation emphasizing Bible centered and Spirit-empowered living. We hope to be a blessing to you.

    Archives

    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012

    RSS Feed

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • Home
  • Online Ministries
  • Sermons
  • Contact us