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What do you do when Jesus doesn't meet your expectations?

We all have moments when we expect God to move one way, but He works in a completely different way. Prayers seem unanswered. Doors remain closed. Healing doesn't come. In those moments, it's easy to wonder where God is and whether He's still working.

In this message from Luke 7:18–35, we look at the surprising story of John the Baptist—a man who boldly proclaimed Jesus as the Messiah, yet later found himself sitting in prison, asking, "Are You the One?" Through John's honest questions, we discover that doubt isn't the opposite of faith; it's often an invitation to bring our questions directly to Jesus.

This sermon explores how to trust Christ when life doesn't make sense, why one difficult season doesn't define your relationship with God, and how to avoid letting unmet expectations keep you from recognizing God's work. Whether you're walking through disappointment, confusion, or unanswered prayers, you'll be reminded that Jesus is still faithful—even when He works differently than you expected.

In this message you'll discover:

• Why it's okay to bring your doubts to Jesus.
• How God sees the bigger picture beyond your current circumstances.
• Why faith is trusting Jesus' character, not just His timing.
• How unmet expectations can become opportunities for deeper trust.

No matter what you're facing today, this message will encourage you to anchor your faith in who Jesus is rather than what you can currently see.

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What happens when good biblical teaching gets mixed with fear, shame, and legalism? In this episode of Ask A Pastor, we explore the important difference between biblical purity and purity culture—and why that distinction matters.

The Bible teaches that sexuality is God's good and beautiful design, created to be enjoyed within the covenant of marriage. Yet many people have experienced messages that left them feeling ashamed, condemned, or defined by their past rather than by God's grace. Together, we'll examine what Scripture actually says about sexual purity, holiness, forgiveness, identity, and healing.

We'll discuss why sex is a sacred gift—not something dirty or shameful—how the gospel offers hope to every sinner, why victims of abuse should never carry false shame, and how God's commands are designed to protect rather than restrict us. Most importantly, we'll discover that our identity is not found in our relationship status, sexual history, or ability to keep rules, but in Jesus Christ.

Whether you've been hurt by purity culture, are wrestling with questions about biblical sexuality, or simply want a clearer understanding of God's heart, this conversation points us back to the perfect balance of grace and truth that Jesus demonstrated.

Join us as we unpack how biblical purity isn't about earning God's love—it's about responding to the love and grace we've already received through Jesus Christ.

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Life can change in an instant. A phone call, a diagnosis, a loss, or an unexpected conversation can leave us wondering how we'll ever move forward. In this message from Luke 7:11–17, Pastor Todd reminds us that when Jesus meets death, death loses.

As Jesus encounters a grieving widow carrying the unimaginable weight of losing both her husband and her only son, we discover the heart of our Savior. Jesus sees the pain others overlook, moves toward the broken instead of away from them, and speaks life where everyone else sees only loss. His compassion is matched by His authority, proving that no situation is beyond His power to restore.

Whether you're grieving the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a dream, your health, or your joy, this message is a powerful reminder that Jesus still steps into places of sorrow and brings hope. The same Savior who raised the widow's son is still able to revive what we've declared dead and turn our greatest heartbreaks into testimonies of His faithfulness.

Join us as we're challenged to trust Jesus with our deepest grief, believe Him for the impossible, and share the story of what only He can do. Your testimony may be the invitation someone else needs to discover the hope found in Christ.

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