THE DISCIPLINE BEHIND THE DISAPPOINTMENT!
Life Application Point: Disappointment is often God’s appointment for deeper growth and greater righteousness.
Hebrews 12:5-11
Sunday, September 14, 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.
Hebrews 12:5-11
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I. THE FATHER’S CORRECTION IS PURPOSEFUL!
Hebrews 12:5-6
A. The Reminder of His Presence.
B. The Reality of His Passion.
C. The Reach of His Precision.
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II. THE FAITHFUL CHRISTIAN IS PREPARED!
Hebrews 12:7-9; Proverbs 3:5-9
A. The Expectation of Endurance.
B. The Example of Earthly Parents.
C. The Embrace of Spiritual Submission.
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III. THE FINAL CONSEQUENCE IS PRODUCTIVE!
Hebrews 12:10-11
A. The Goal is Holiness.
B. The Grief is Honest.
C. The Gain is Harvest.
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Application: How to Respond to God’s Discipline
- Don’t Resent It—Recognize It
- Don’t Flee It—Face It
- Don’t Waste It—Work It
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Additional Notes:
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Illustration References:
[1] KJV
[2] Max Lucado, Safe in the Shepherd’s Arms (Thomas Nelson, 2001).
[3] Arthur, K. (1999). As silver refined: Learning to embrace life’s disappointments. WaterBrook Press.
[4] Fowler, Ray. “Derek Redmond and His Dad.” Ray Fowler .org, August 20, 2008. https://www.rayfowler.org/2008/08/20/derek-redmond-and-his-dad/.
[5] “For His Purpose.” The Discipline of a Loving Father, June 14, 2024. https://forhispurpose.blog/2024/06/14/the-discipline-of-a-loving-father/.
[6] “Psalm 51:8b – Broken Bones Heal Stronger.” Christian Study Library, 2011. https://www.christianstudylibrary.org/article/psalm-518b-broken-bones-heal-stronger.
Disclaimer: All portions of this sermon by Pastor Shane are delivered under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Stories and illustrations drawn from outside sources are cited in the illustration references section, while many illustrations are also shared from Pastor Shane’s own personal experiences.