Sermon Discussion Guide: 5/18/25

Sermon Recap

Title: Advancing the Kingdom: A Case Study

Text: Matthew 11:1-19

Big Idea: Unmet expectations breed doubts.

Outline:
1. We have doubts (11:1-6)
2. Doubts don't disqualify (11:7-15)
3. Unbelief disqualifies (11:16-19)

Discussion Questions

1. Share an example of when you prayed and expected Jesus to answer, and He didn't.

2. Share an example of when you had a particular view of Jesus that you had rocked by a teaching in Scripture or an example from another believer.

3. How have you navigated holding onto your profession of faith while wrestling with serious doubts?

4. What doubts do you currently struggle with? (Be vulnerable)

5. How have your doubts impacted your belief of your Christian security?

6. Share how you distinguish between the doubts of a believer and the unbelief of an non-Christian.

7. How would you counsel, help, or guide someone in the church or in your life who was struggling with doubts?