The Church of Eleven22 Faith or Fear? - Fear to Faith - Matthew S3E1
Mar 29, 2026
A pastor walks through Matthew 8, exploring how following Jesus can cost everything yet brings peace amid life’s storms. The talk contrasts panic with Jesus’ calm, invites honest prayers, and highlights community, looking back at God’s faithfulness and forward to how trials shape character. Practical prompts encourage fixing eyes on Jesus and trusting his sovereignty.
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Jesus Is Sovereign Over Storms
- Jesus planned to go to the other side before the storm, showing storms don't nullify his promises.
- Joby Martin emphasizes Jesus' sovereignty: he slept because he knew the destination and God's control over circumstances.
Who Controls The Future Determines Fear Or Faith
- Fear vs faith hinges on who you think controls the future: circumstances or God.
- Joby Martin contrasts paralysis from self-reliance with courage from trusting the sovereign king.
Abraham Took Isaac Up Trusting God's Promise
- Joby recounts Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac as faith in God's promise despite not understanding the method.
- He highlights Abraham saying we will go up and we will return as evidence of trust in God's promise.