Not Something, But Someone
Pastor Steven Furtick
Sermon Summary
Pastor Steven shares a simple truth that can help you endure life’s hardest trials. True security isn't the absence of trouble; it’s the presence of a Savior who promises you’ll never walk through it alone.
Sermon Highlights
We think there is a thing that will make us happy and secure, and it does … until it doesn’t.
It’s someone saying something that gives it power.
God is not uncomfortable with you bringing all of you into what He’s calling you to.
Feeling is not failing.
When God called you, He knew you had what He needed you to have.
What’s your “will not”? Even if _____, I will not ______
It’s ok to feel it, but don’t kneel to it.
The Lord did not promise it wouldn’t be hot. God will use a fire to set you free.
I can walk through fire because He summoned me by name.
It’s not something I’m confident in; it’s someone.
I didn’t come to get a thing for my situation because things change, but God is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
He’s still in it.
Scriptures
Isaiah 43:1-2 – God will be with you
Daniel 3:15-26 – God is with three men in the fire
1 Peter 4:12-13 – Don’t be surprised by the fire
Sermon Discussion
Conversation Starter
Elevation Worship’s new album SO BE IT was released on Friday. What’s your favorite song from it?
Discussion Questions
“It’s not something I’m confident in; it’s someone.” What are the things you might find yourself leaning on instead of God?
“The Lord did not promise it wouldn’t be hot. God will use a fire to set you free.” What freedom are you walking in today because of a fire God brought you through?
Additional Questions
“It’s someone saying something that gives it power.” Share a time God encouraged you through someone who has gone through a similar situation, or a time you did that for someone else.
“God is not uncomfortable with you bringing all of you into what He’s calling you to.” Share something challenging from your past that God later used in a positive way.
Prayer Prompt
Invite your eGroup to respond personally to this prompt on paper or a note in their phone:
“What’s your ‘will not’?” Pastor Steven asked this question in his sermon and gave a personal example. His was: It may end in failure, but I will not live in fear. Fill in the blank for yours: Even if _____, I will not ______.
Once everyone has finished, pray this prayer over your group:
Dear Lord,
I thank you for the faith of each person in this group. You see the declarations we’ve written, and I pray that each person will be reminded of Your presence in those situations. As feelings or things pull on our attention, I pray they would be a reminder to fix our eyes on You. Thank you that You are still in it, and give us confidence as we walk forward in faith with You this week. Amen.