STRAIGHT PATHS IN SHAKY PLACES!
Life Application Point: Faith doesn’t remove the shaking, but it gives us strength to walk straight through it.
Hebrews 12:12-13
Sunday, September 28, 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 12:12-13
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I. REVIVE YOUR RESOLVE!
Hebrews 12:12; Isaiah 40:29; Philippians 4:19
A. Recognize the Weariness.
B. Reclaim Your Strength.
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II. REDIRECT YOUR ROUTE!
Hebrews 12:13; Proverbs 4:26
A. Realigh Your Priorities.
B. Refocus Your Direction.
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III. RESTORE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!
Hebrews 12:13; 2 Corinthians 4:16
A. Recognize the Influence You Carry.
B. Respond With Healing Intentions.
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Additional Notes:
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Illustration References:
[1] KJV
[2] Alfred Lansing, Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage (New York: Basic Books, 1959).
[3] Duncan Hamilton, For the Glory: Eric Liddell’s Journey from Olympic Champion to Modern Martyr (New York: Penguin Press, 2016).
[4] Hudson Taylor, A Retrospect (London: China Inland Mission, 1894).
[5] Joni Eareckson Tada, Joni: An Unforgettable Story (Zondervan, 1976).
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.