Oct 19, 2025
In this powerful sermon, Dr. Roger Patterson dives into the biblical concept of the "crisis of belief"—the pivotal moment when what we know about God is challenged by what we feel about ourselves or our circumstances.
Using the life of Moses as a primary example (Exodus 4:10-17), Dr. Patterson explores the excuses we use—"Not me, Lord," "Not now, Lord," or "Not this, Lord"—and how our inadequacy and fear can bind us, preventing us from stepping into God's will.
Drawing on lessons from figures like Doubting Thomas, Abraham, and Peter, we are reminded that failure is not final, and true faith trusts God's character even when His command doesn't make sense.
God doesn't call the equipped; He equips the called. When faced with a fork in the road, the path forward is a two-step process: Remember "I AM" and Therefore "I Will."
Dr. Patterson reminds us that God is the Great I AM—self-existent, present, and always available. When God prompts you, your availability is what He seeks, not your ability. Now is the day of obedience!
Psalm 46:1
Exodus 4:10-17, Exodus 3:13-14
Hebrews 11:6, Hebrews 11:17
John 20:25
Genesis 22:9
Luke 22:60
Jonah 1:1-3
Jeremiah 1:4-8
Numbers 13:30-31
2 Corinthians 6:2
Luke 22:41-42
The nature of God as the "I AM" (present tense help in trouble).
Understanding the crisis of belief as a decision point between faith and fear.
The four common phrases of unbelief: "No, Lord," "Not me, Lord," "Not now, Lord," and "Not this, Lord."
How to move forward in faith by remembering God's character.
The powerful reminder that failure isn't final and God is the God of the comeback.