Breathe Church
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This message explores what fragile faith really looks like and why it still counts. We dig into what it means to be in God's will and still face a storm, why Jesus sent the disciples into dangerous waters in the first place, and what Peter's request to be commanded actually reveals about how faith and obedience work together.
If you have ever prayed and still had to bury someone, believed God and still watched something fall apart, or known what He said but struggled to trust He would do it for you, this message was written for you. Wounded faith is not the same as unbelief. Scarred faith is not weak faith. It is mature faith.
Topics covered include: fragile faith and doubt, trusting God in the storm, Peter walking on water, Matthew 14 Bible study, faith and obedience, hearing God's voice, little faith vs. no faith, mustard seed faith, God's will and difficult seasons, staying focused on Jesus, spiritual exhaustion, and Romans 8:28.
Whether you are in the middle of a storm right now or recovering from one, this message offers a grounded and honest look at what it means to keep walking even when your hands are shaking. You do not need perfect faith. You just need a grain of it, pointed in the right direction.
Keywords: Peter walking on water, Matthew 14 sermon, fragile faith, trusting God in hard times, faith and doubt, mustard seed faith, Christian encouragement, Bible study Matthew 14, storms of life, hearing God, obedience and faith, God in the storm, little faith, spiritual growth, Christian faith, overcoming fear, walking by faith, Romans 8:28, God's will, faith that works
This teaching digs into Ephesians 1 and 2 to unpack what really happened at the cross and what it means for your daily life. Calvary was not just about forgiveness. It was about conquest. Jesus conquered sin, defeated death, triumphed over every demonic force, ascended, and sat down at the right hand of the Father, far above all rule, authority, power, and dominion. And according to Scripture, believers are seated with Him in that same position of authority.
Topics covered include the true meaning of Christ's victory at Calvary, what Ephesians 1 says about the power available to every believer, why Jesus is seated far above every principality and power, what it means that all things are under His feet, whether a believer can be demon possessed, what the Bible actually teaches about spiritual warfare, why the church gives the enemy too much credit, and how a small view of Christ leads to a life of fear.
If you have ever lost sleep over a supposed curse, felt overwhelmed by spiritual opposition, or wondered whether the enemy has more power than you do, this message is for you. The resurrection is not just a historical event. It is the foundation of every believer's authority. No curse, no incantation, and no demonic force can override what God has already declared over a life He has blessed. Numbers 23:8 makes it clear that no one can curse whom God has not cursed.
The real issue is not a lack of power. It is a lack of understanding. When Christ is in His rightful place in your theology, fear has no room to stay.
Keywords: spiritual authority of the believer, Christian spiritual warfare, Ephesians 1 explained, seated with Christ in heavenly places, can Christians be demon possessed, authority over demons, what happened at the cross, resurrection power, Christian fear and anxiety, demonic oppression and the Bible, believer's authority in Christ, Ephesians 2 meaning, how to fight spiritual battles, Christian identity in Christ, overcoming fear as a Christian, what the Bible says about curses, Numbers 23:8, Christology and spiritual warfare, finished work of the cross, standing in victory
David returned home to find his city burned, his family taken captive, and his own men threatening to stone him. He had lost everything. But instead of collapsing under the weight of it all, David did something that changed the entire outcome. He strengthened himself in the Lord his God. And before God changed his situation, God changed him.
This message is for anyone walking through a hard season, dealing with loss, facing burnout, or wondering why God would allow so much pressure after so much faithfulness. Topics covered include:
What the Bible says about going through hard seasons
Why obedience does not exempt us from pressure
Why God allows crushing seasons and what He is producing through them
What it practically looks like to strengthen yourself in God
Why we run to the wrong sources when life gets hard
How David went from total loss to total recovery
What Isaiah 40:31 really means when it says to wait on the Lord
Why the pressure you are under is not destroying you but preparing you
Whether you are dealing with grief, anxiety, burnout, spiritual dryness, or a season of loss, this message will help you find your footing again. God has not lost sight of what He is producing in you. The crushing is not the end of your story. It is the beginning of what you were created to become.
Keywords: strengthening yourself in God, David and Ziklag, 1 Samuel 30, how to get through hard times, faith in difficult seasons, what to do when life falls apart, Christian encouragement, overcoming pressure, Isaiah 40:31, waiting on the Lord, spiritual strength, how to trust God in pain, Bible study, church sermon, Christian motivation, dealing with loss, faith and hardship, God in the storm, how to pray when life is hard, finding strength in God
Pastor Gerald Haddon and Guest Pastor Jonathan Powell
Pastor Gerald Haddon and Guest Pastor Jonathan Powell
Pastor Gerald Haddon and Guest Pastor Jonathan Powell
Pastor Gerald Haddon and Guest Pastor Jonathan Powell


