FALLING IS NOT FINAL!
July 27, 2025 / Pastor Shane / Eastview Baptist ChurchFALLING IS NOT FINAL!
Life Application Point: A righteous man may fall, but by God’s grace, he rises again – because failure is an event, not a destiny.
Proverbs 24:16
Sunday, July 27, 2025
LIVING THROUGH LIFE’S HARD HITS SERIES
Life often delivers hard hits—unexpected losses, deep disappointments, spiritual battles, and seasons of waiting that test our faith. Our new sermon series, “Living Through Life’s Hard Hits,” is designed to offer real hope and biblical truth for these tough moments. Each message will explore how God works through pain with purpose, brings strength in struggles, equips us for warfare, offers peace in pressure, and promises victory—even when vindication seems delayed. Whether you’re waiting on a breakthrough or wrestling with the weight of your circumstances, this series will remind you that you’re not alone—and that with God, every hard hit can lead to deeper growth and lasting triumph.
Proverbs 24:16
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I. THE REALITY OF THE FALL!
Proverbs 24:16
A. Personal Failures.
1. Peter – Denied Jesus (Luke 22:54–62)
2. David – Adultery and Murder (2 Samuel 11)
3. Moses – Struck the Rock (Numbers 20:7–12)
4. Jonah – Ran from God’s Call (Jonah 1–4)
5. Samson – Compromised His Calling (Judges 13–16)
6. Thomas – Doubted the Resurrection (John 20:24–29)
7. The Israelites – Repeated Disobedience (Throughout the Old Testament)
B. Public Shame.
C. Painful Situations.
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II. THE RESILIENCE OF THE FAITHFUL!
Proverbs 24:16; Micah 7:8; Romans 8:28; Ecclesiastes 4:10; Zechariah 4:6
A. Faith in God’s Promises.
B. Focus on God’s Purpose.
C. Fellowship with God’s People.
D. Fuel from God’s Spirit.
E. Fortitude in God’s Grace.
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III. THE RESISTANCE TO DEFEAT!
Proverbs 24:16; Psalm 42:11; Isaiah 42:3; Psalm 13:1; Romans 12:2
–The Five Deadly D’s:
1. Disappointment – The Seed of Defeat.
2. Discouragement – The Weight of Weariness.
3. Dejection – The Collapse of Confidence.
4. Despair – The Absence of Hope.
5. Demoralization – The Erosion of Inner Strength.
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IV. THE RESPONSE OF THE WICKED.!
Proverbs 24:16
–It’s not about how many times you’ve been knocked down—it’s about getting up one more time, with God’s help.
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V. THE REASSURANCE OF GRACE!
Proverbs 24:16; Romans 5:20
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VI: THE REDEMPTION OF THE FALL!
2 Corinthians 4:9
A. God Uses Broken People.
B. God Uses Broken Places.
C. God Uses Broken Plans.
VII: THE RESOLVE TO RISE!
1. Refuse to Stay Down.
2. Return to the Word.
3. Rely on the Spirit.
4. Rekindle Your Hope.
5. Reach for Others.
Additional Notes:
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Illustration References:
[1] KJV
[2] Kay Arthur, As Silver Refined: Learning to Embrace Life’s Disappointments (Colorado Springs: WaterBrook Press, 1999), 45.
[3] https://jhsiess.com/review-devil-in-pew-seven/, accessed July 23, 2025
Note: All portions of this sermon by Pastor Shane are preached under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit of God. Stories and illustrations used and/or shared from other sources are cited above in the illustration references section. Note: All portions of this sermon by Pastor Shane are preached under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit of God. Stories and illustrations used and/or shared from other sources are cited above in the illustration references section.
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