Don’t Let Doubt Define or Defeat You | Restored & Sent

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May 4th, 2025

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Don't Let Doubt Define or Defeat You | Restored & Sent

Have you ever felt like your questions and doubts disqualify you from faith? You're not alone. The reality is that doubt is something virtually all Christians experience at some point in their faith journey.
We’ll challenge the one-dimensional view of "Doubting Thomas" by revealing six dimensions of his faith journey that are often overlooked. Through Thomas's story in the Gospel of John, we discover a disciple who was:

  1. Willing to Sacrifice - When others hesitated to follow Jesus into danger, Thomas boldly declared, "Let us also go that we may die with him" (John 11:16)
  2. Prepared to Follow - Even when uncertain of the destination, Thomas honestly asked questions to better understand and follow Jesus
  3. Fully Honest - Rather than pretending to believe, Thomas expressed his doubts openly
  4. Supported with Evidence - Jesus didn't rebuke Thomas for his questions but provided the evidence he needed
  5. Stronger Than He Gets Credit For - Thomas made one of the strongest confessions of faith in scripture: "My Lord and my God!"
  6. A Faith That Spreads to Others - Thomas's journey from doubt to conviction continues to help countless believers

You’ll walk away with a new perspective to never allow a season of doubt to limit your future walk with and effectiveness for Jesus. God is big enough to handle your questions and has given us all the evidence we need.
Whether you're currently wrestling with questions or walking alongside someone who is, this message offers practical hope that doubt can be a doorway to deeper belief rather than a dead end.

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: Restored & Sent
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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