Life Center
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When God Doesn’t Do It
Locations & Times
1300 W Grand Ave, Ponca City, OK 74601, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
Sunday 11:30 AM
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When God Doesn’t Do It
True faith is relational, not transactional—it’s about knowing and loving God for who He is, not just for what He does.
Transactional faith is a distorted belief that turns our relationship with God into a contract—believing that if we do our part, God is obligated to do His.
· Israelites: We trusted You. Why are we struggling?
(Exodus 16:3)
· Jonah: I obeyed You. Why did You bless them? (Jonah 4:1-3)
· Martha: Lord, if You’d been here, my brother wouldn’t have died. (John 11:21)
· Older brother: I did everything right. Where’s my party? (Luke 15:29-30)
· Rich young ruler: I kept the rules. Why isn’t that enough? (Matthew 19:16-22)
(Exodus 16:3)
· Jonah: I obeyed You. Why did You bless them? (Jonah 4:1-3)
· Martha: Lord, if You’d been here, my brother wouldn’t have died. (John 11:21)
· Older brother: I did everything right. Where’s my party? (Luke 15:29-30)
· Rich young ruler: I kept the rules. Why isn’t that enough? (Matthew 19:16-22)
A contract is transactional, temporary, and enforceable by law.
A covenant is relational, eternal, and sustained by love.
A covenant is relational, eternal, and sustained by love.
· Do I follow God because of what He does for me
or because of who He is?
or because of who He is?
· Do I still trust God when He doesn’t answer my prayer the way I want, or do I feel betrayed?
· Do I serve God because I love Him
or because I’m hoping for something in return?
or because I’m hoping for something in return?
If you’re doing God’s will just to get God’s stuff, you’re missing God’s heart.
DO YOU NEED PRAYER?
...The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. Luke 18:27 We would love an opportunity to pray for you. Please click on the link below and submit your prayer request.
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Read Matthew 6:33. What are some ways you can practically seek God’s kingdom first?
Talk about a time when you felt like God let you down. How did you process your disappointments?
What parts of your faith are transactional, rather than relational? What would it look like to let go of expectations and focus on God’s heart?
Find a practical way to seek God first every day this week. Notice how your relationship with God grows as a result.
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