Podcasts about disappointment with god

Life is full of moments when someone or something doesn’t go as planned. Disappointment sets in, and we battle anger, depression, denial, or even doubt. We often give up on the idea of peace in moments like this. However, Jesus offers us peace even amidst a life overflowing with disappointment. In this message, Pastor Scott Savage concludes our “Missing Peace” series by discussing how we overcome disappointment and experience God’s peace in the middle of the place we never planned to be.

Life is full of moments when someone or something doesn’t go as planned. Disappointment sets in, and we battle anger, depression, denial, or even doubt. We often give up on the idea of peace in moments like this. However, Jesus offers us peace even amidst a life overflowing with disappointment. In this message, Pastor Scott Savage concludes our “Missing Peace” series by discussing how we overcome disappointment and experience God’s peace in the middle of the place we never planned to be.

God, where are you? When things happen in our lives that hurt deeply, sometimes it may cause us to rethink what we thought we knew about God's character. Join Ginger and Erin as they have a really honest conversation about how to respond when life doesn't go as planned and we find ourselves disappointed with God.

God, where are you? When things happen in our lives that hurt deeply, sometimes it may cause us to rethink what we thought we knew about God's character. Join Ginger and Erin as they have a really honest conversation about how to respond when life doesn't go as planned and we find ourselves disappointed with God.

We've all felt the weight of discouragement. Whether it's disappointment with others, ourselves, or even God, it can be overwhelming. But what can we do when we're in that place? In this series, we'll look to the Psalms from the Old Testament that offer real hope and encouragement in our darkest moments. Come discover how to find strength when life feels heavy.

In this episode, Chris and I start by talking about his latest book, “Things We've Handed Down”. We cover a wide variety of topics including why he wrote this book like it could be his last, how to approach the holiday season, and discovering where our deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet in our lives. Quotes for Notes:“…sometimes the things we are reluctant to talk about are those very things that we need to talk about the most.”“Where do we need most to be and where are we needed most?”“The best way to deal with disappointment, even if it is disappointment with God, is with God.” Links:Amazon: http://bit.ly/cmaxman Website:chrismaxwell.me Facebook: facebook.com/PauseWithChrisMaxwell Twitter:@CMaxMan Instagram: CMaxMan  Podcast: https://nextstepleadership.buzzsprout.com/

But it displeased Jonah exceedingly,[a] and he was angry. 2 And he prayed to the Lord and said, “O Lord, is not this what I said when I was yet in my country? That is why I made haste to flee to Tarshish; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from disaster. 3 Therefore now, O Lord, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live.” 4 And the Lord said, “Do you do well to be angry?”—Jonah 4: 1-4

Unanswered prayer…a difficult trial…life just plain different from what you would like? These can result in disappointment with God. Dennis and Barbara Rainey explain why it happens and what to do about it.

Disappointment is something we all experience in life. It is unavoidable! But how we process it will determine if we get stuck in it or move through it in a healthy way that leads to deeper connection with ourselves and with God.     

The Call to Dependency on God (vv. 7-8) Ask when in need Seek when confused Knock when rejected The Illustration of Dependency on God (vv. 9-11) The home life example The heavenly exemplar The Empowerment through Dependency on God (v.12) Gods care empowers disciples to be caring Gods care empowers disciples to be sacrificial More to Consider Sign seen in a textile mill, "When your thread becomes tangled, call the foreman." A young woman was new on the job. Her thread became tangled and she thought, "I'll just straighten this out myself." She tried, but the situation only worsened. Finally she called the foreman. "I did the best I could," she said. "No you didn't. To do the best, you should have called me." Sermonillustrations.com, Source Unknown. In an essay on prayer, C.S. Lewis suggested that God treats new Christians with a special kind of tenderness, much as a parent dotes on a newborn. He quotes an experienced Christian: "I have seen many striking answers to prayer and more than one that I thought miraculous. But they usually come at the beginning before conversion, or soon after it. As the Christian life proceeds, they tend to be rarer. The refusals, too, are not only more frequent; they become more unmistakable, more emphatic.". At first glance, such a suggestion seems to have it all backward. Shouldn't faith become easier, not harder, as a Christian progresses? But, as Lewis points out, the New Testament gives two strong examples of unanswered prayers: Jesus pled three times for God to "Take this cup from me" and Paul begged God to cure the "thorn in my flesh." Lewis asks, "Does God then forsake just those who serve Him best? Well, He who served Him best of all said, near His tortured death, 'Why hast thou forsaken me?' When God becomes man, that Man, of all others, is least comforted by God, at His greatest need. There is a mystery here which, even if I had the power, I might not have the courage to explore. Meanwhile, little people like you and me, if our prayers are sometimes granted, beyond all hope and probability, had better not draw hasty conclusions to our own advantage. If we were stronger, we might be less tenderly treated. If we were braver, we might be sent, with far less help, to defend far more desperate posts in the great battle." Quoted in Disappointment With God, Philip Yancey, Zondervan, p. 208.

Psalms 66 "The Gospel and Disappointment With God"Series: Summer in the Psalms Speaker: Rev. George SinclairMessiah DowntownDate: 30th June 2024Passage: Psalm 66:1-20-------------------Summer in the Psalms Psalms 66 "The Gospel and Disappointment With God" June 30, 2024Notes: Verses 1-4. There is only one God, and two paths. Verses 5-7.If God cannot truly save, then He cannot truly be God. Verses 8-12.The true God purifies you after He saves you. Verses 13-17.Worship of the true God comes after He saves you. Verses 18-20.The true God does not love you unconditionally, but He does love you unfailingly.Church of the Messiah is a prayerful, Bible-teaching, evangelical church in Ottawa (ON, Canada) with a heart for the city and the world. Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus, gripped by the gospel, living for God's glory! We are a Bible-believing, gospel-centered church of the English Reformation, part of the Anglican Network in Canada, and the Gospel Coalition.- WAYS TO GIVE: https://www.messiahchurch.ca/donateWeb: https://www.messiahchurch.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottawamessiahchurch/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comottawa/ 1Peter #gospelcentered

The next character in our study of “The Baddest People in the Bible” is Satan himself. We'll begin by wrestling with whether thoughtful 21st century people of faith believe in Satan and, if so, why? Then we'll explore what powerful lessons we can learn from Satan's profoundly negative example.

  In these early days of His ministry, Jesus has been disclosing more and more of His authority and power. He's cast out demons, forgiven sins, and most recently he's raised the dead.   Everyone is asking the question: Who is this Jesus?   Some consider Him a healer; others think He's a great prophet. Still, others wonder if He's the Messiah who would restore the Kingdom and make all things new. And just when it seems like there can be no doubt of who this Jesus is, doubt arises from the most unlikely source, John the Baptist.   John the Baptist began to wonder out loud if Jesus really was the Messiah. What gives rise to this doubt is stemming from John the Baptist's Disappointment with God. John had all these expectations and Jesus wasn't delivering on them.   Disappointment with God is something many of us can relate to. In this passage we find three scenarios in which disappointment with God so often arises. When Hope is Deferred When Prayers go Unanswered When Desires are Frustrated   When Hope is Deferred Why doesn't God fix everything right now? Would you dare to believe I have purpose in this pause? Why God doesn't just fix everything right now: because He doesn't want any to perish and He longs for all to reach repentance.   When Prayers go Unanswered Why isn't God intervening in my situation? Would you dare to trust my goodness in this grief? When God says “no” to His children, He always does so from love.   When Desires are Frustrated The topic shifts from John's disappointment with God to the Pharisee's disappointment with God. Why can't God just play by our rules? We want a customized God, made in our own image. Would you dare to hold onto My character in this confusion?   Takeaway: Would you dare to let God be God?  

Key Bible Verse: "How long O LORD will you forget me forever?" Psalm 13:1

Message Three in this series Disappointment with God

Sins of Discontentment and Their Consequences

If we are honest, everyone at some time in our lives (including Christians) has experienced such disappointment. Isn't that blasphemy? Won't that insult God when we suggest such an outrageous thing? This series was designed to answer those and other questions that help us grow in our relationships with the one true God, our Father and Creator.

Pastor Henry HansenSeries: OvercomerJob 10; 38

This Sunday Pastor Jeff continues our sermon series “From the Cradle to the Grave: Lessons from the Life of Mary.” The passage we'll study contains a particularly poignant lesson for us as we approach the New Year and reflect on how to make the most of whatever adversity we currently face. Start the New Year right by making time for worship and reflection this Sunday morning at our usual worship times – 9:15 and 11:00 am.

This Sunday we continue our new sermon series “From the Cradle to the Grave: Lessons from the Life of Mary.” In this second installment, we'll explore a POWERFULLY UPLIFTING LESSON we can learn from the incredibly difficult circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus.

Have you ever been disappointed with God? Are you disappointed with God right now? Chances are our disappointment with God comes from our plans being changed because of his plans. We look at the life of Mary and Joseph and how God changed their plans to bring the Savior into the world to save us from our sin. And through all the changes in their plans, they chose to worship through and trust. Their disappointment was actually a divine appointment with God and your's can be, too!Group Questions:1. Have you ever been disappointed with God? Have you ever been made to feel guilty for feeling such a way toward God?2. Read Proverbs 16:9 & Proverbs 19:21. When was a time God changed your plans? How did it work out?3. Mary and Joseph were both troubled by the role they would play in God's story for humanity. (Mary - Luke 1:29) (Joseph - Matthew 1:19). Was ultimately their response and talk candidly about their process to arrive there.4. LEADER - select a worship song to play before you wrap-up your discussion time. Use that time of listening and worshiping to trust God's plan for whatever is on your heart.5. John Powell wrote: "I have a sign in the mirror of my room I see everyone morning in my groggy condition, when I first wake up: WHAT HAVE YOU GOT GOING TODAY, GOD? I'D LIKE TO BE PART OF IT. THANKS FOR CHOOSING ME!" Let this be your prayer in the days ahead.  

The practice of Christian Meditation helps us live with the peace of Christ. Relax to the sounds of meditation music. Narrated by Tyler Boss. When you hurt, God hears. Meditate on Psalm 88:13-18. Find peace and rest during this guided meditation for mind and body with deep breathing, prayer, and scripture. Use these meditations as a Bible study in the morning to center yourself on the truth in God's word. For more Bible meditations, download the Abide app: https://abide.co/awesome Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

As soon as we start believing and expecting the Holy Spirit to do miraculous stuff, we run into all sorts of places where our expectations aren't met. God healed this person. Why not that person? So, I'm excited to introduce you to my friend, Rita Nussli. Rita is a person who lives in the power of the Holy Spirit out of a deep foundation of her belovedness in God. Prepare your hearts to receive what she brings as we discuss disappointment with God and she invites us deeper into a place of belovedness where there is the solid ground of trust even when God isn't doing what we hope.

Rev. Dr. Peter Choi invites us into Psalm 73 and explores how Psalms of “disorientation” give us permission to shake our fists with the best of God's people and be reminded that sometimes the most faithful response is the most honest response. Follow City Church San Francisco: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/citychurchsf⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/citychurchsf⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/citychurchsf⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.citychurchsf.org⁠

Why is God hidden? Silent? Unfair? Author Philip Yancey wrestles with all-too-real disappointment with God—and looks our questions in the eye. Show Notes and Resources After Parkinson's Diagnosis, Philip Yancey Aims To Be Faithful, Grateful Visit Philip's blog at philipyancey.com Order Phillip's new book, Disappointment with God: Three Questions No One Asks Aloud Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

2022.12.18 Disappointment with God: Broken Dreams Matt 1:18-24 by EP Church Annapolis

2022.12.11 Disappointment With God: Broken Nations | Matthew 1:6b-11 | John Wood by EP Church Annapolis

2022.12.04 Disappointment with God: Broken People | Matthew 1:3-6, 16 | John Wood by EP Church Annapolis

2022.11.27 Disappointment with God: Broken Promises | Matthew 1:1-17 | John Wood by EP Church Annapolis

October 9, 2022 | 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:10 | Keith Missel

October 2, 2022 | 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:10 | Keith Missel

Four Strategies: 1) don't panic, 2) maintain the routines, 3) keep the channels of communication open (see Psalms), 4) guard against sin.

Have you ever been disappointed in God? On Sunday we continue a new sermon series exploring who bears ultimate responsibility for the death of Jesus. This week we'll look at Suspect #2 – Judas Iscariot. Judas' story is fascinating and teaches us a VERY important lesson about how we should (and shouldn't) react when we find ourselves disappointed with God.

Summary: Listen as Pastor Dan Roth teaches from the Word of God.

Joy & Hannah talk about dealing with disappointment.

This week we conclude our short sermon series based off Philip Yancey's book Disappointment With God. In this three week, series we looked at the questions we ask ourselves when it feels like God is nowhere to be found. Tune in as Pastor Chris Jones tackles the question Is God Unfair? Scripture: Psalm 145:17; John 16:33; Genesis 50:20; Romans 8:28

To kick off the month of May, we jumpstart a new sermon series based off Philip Yancey's book Disappointment With God. In this three week series we will look at the questions we ask ourselves when it feels like God is nowhere to be found. Tune in as Pastor Chris Jones tackles the question Is God Silent? Scripture: Job 30:20, Luke 18:8

To kick off the month of May, we jumpstart a new sermon series based off Philip Yancey's book Disappointment With God. In this three week series we will look at the questions we ask ourselves when it feels like God is nowhere to be found. Tune in as Pastor Chris Jones tackles the first question of Is God Hidden? Scripture: Psalm 10:1, John 1:10-11, Jeremiah 29:13

¿Qué emociones lleva asociada a la decepción?¿Hasta qué punto las decepciones dependen de un@ mism@? ¿Qué fortalezas se relacionan con la decepción? ¿Cuál de nuestras fortalezas puede ser necesario equilibrar si nos decepcionamos a menudo? ¿Qué tips podríamos tener en cuenta para conseguir convertir ese malestar en aprendizaje? Te damos la bienvenida al podcast 146 de Practica la Psicología Positiva! En este podcast damos respuesta a estas y muchas otras preguntas donde profundizar y curiosear sobre temas relacionados con la Psicología Positiva y, sobre todo, donde te mostraremos cómo aterrizar la psicología a la acción para construir nuevos hábitos.  Hoy hablaremos de la decepción, el modo en que nos afecta y cuáles son las fortalezas que deberíamos potenciar para sobrellevar estas frustraciones de la mejor manera convirtiéndolo en aprendizaje.   Fuentes:  What do we talk about when we talk about disappointment? Distinguishing outcome-related disappointment from person-related disappointment Disappointment With God and Well‐Being: The Mediating Influence of Relationship Quality and Dispositional Forgiveness  Manual de ejercicios de psicología positiva aplicada

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In this month's episode of Friends in Formation, James, Richella, and Nate discuss honest listener questions about growing in humility, being disappointed with God, and feeling like a square peg in a round hole at church. [3:12] What disciplines are helpful for growing humility, other than service? Also how do you define humility? [14:25] If I'm honest, I don't think God has done well by me. [28:12] I feel like a square peg in a round hole when attending church. How widespread is spiritual abuse and what are its dangers? Resources Mentioned Richella Parham, Mythical Me: Finding Freedom from Constant Comparison K.J. Ramsey, This Too Shall Last: Finding Grace When Suffering Lingers C.S. Lewis, The Horse and His Boy Have a question for us to consider? Email friends@renovare.org.

Message from Jeff Cook on May 30, 2021

Have you ever been disappointed with God? You prayed for healing, deliverance or protection and things got worse? You prayed for finances and lost your job or business? You prayed for your marriage and ended up in divorce court? You prayed for loved ones who seem more lost and spinning out of control? Disappointment, discouragement, and disillusionment are part of the human experience. The sense that God let you down is very common. Sometimes it seems we need to forgive a sinless God, because it FEELS like He/She sinned. If God seems like He/She can’t or won’t help you, you have nowhere to go. We make our own lousy Gods. Join me as I help you get unstuck and moving forward! FREE complete “How to Hear God” book: https://bit.ly/3cTNb49 FREE chapter from “Marked by Love”: https://markedbylovebook.com/free-chapter/ Go to website for additional resources, including my FREE mini-book, “Rare and Beautiful Treasures”, and a FREE Activation for your spiritual senses on Video/audio: https://catherinetoon.com Social Media Handles: Facebook: @CatherineToonMD Instagram: @catherinetoon LinkedIn: @CatherineToon Twitter: @CatherineToonMD YouTube: @CatherineToon, MD Pinterest: @catherinetoonmd