5 Powerful Reasons to Trust God, Even When Life Feels Uncertain
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
Release Date: 06/22/2025
BroKen & Believing | Rev. Kenn Blanchard
Count on God A Sermon from the Valley, for the Valley, by the God Who Never Leaves the Valley and a Psalm at the end. Thank you. Kenn
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A sermon for the days when emotions wobble but God remains steady Takeaway The heart of the message: Faith is strongest when it stops depending on how you feel and starts depending on who God is. Feelings shift. God doesn’t.
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let me know what you think of the Psalm. Kenn
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People think pastors, evangelists, and preachers just open the Bible and start talking. But you and I know better. There are days I sit with God and say, “Lord… what do You want me to say to Your people today?” And sometimes the hardest part isn’t writing the sermon — it’s wrestling with the fear that I might say too much, or not enough, or something that touches nobody, or something that glorifies me instead of Him. And on the days when that fear wins… there is no episode. There is no sermon. There is only silence. Because I refuse to speak if He hasn’t...
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“When Hope Slips Through Your Fingers” TEXTS: • Psalm 42:5 • 2 Corinthians 1:8–10 • Lamentations 3:19–24 • Luke 24:13–35 Kenn Blanchard
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THE WORSHIP THAT HEALS — PART 4 (NIV), "The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit," is a biblical promise emphasizing divine presence and comfort during times of deep emotional pain, loss, or distress. It reassures that God is near to, rather than distant from, those suffering and actively works to heal and restore them. Key Interpretations of Psalm 34:18: Proximity in Pain: God is not far away when life is difficult, but draws closer to those with broken hearts. Active Salvation: He does not merely witness the pain, but "saves" or...
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The Worship of Surrender” Texts: • Romans 12:1 — “Present your bodies a living sacrifice…” • Matthew 11:28–30 — “Come to Me… and I will give you rest.” • 2 Corinthians 12:9 — “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Kenn
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• Psalm 51:6 — “You desire truth in the inward parts.” • Mark 9:24 — “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.” • Psalm 34:18 — “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.” There’s a kind of worship that doesn’t need a microphone. It doesn’t need a Hammond B3. It doesn’t need a choir or a praise team. It’s the worship that happens when you finally tell God the truth. Not the church truth. Not the rehearsed truth. Not the “I’m blessed and highly favored” truth. I’m talking about the real truth. The truth you don’t post. The...
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I decided to interrupt my own series for Holy Week. He is the reason for the season, right? Check out this biblical history perspective of the man we know as Jesus of Nazareth. Feel free to share and discuss. Kenn
info_outlineIn a world that often spins faster than we can catch up, trusting anyone—let alone someone you can't physically see—can feel like a leap. But for millions, trusting God isn’t blind faith; it's a relationship grounded in experience, wisdom, and love. Whether you're walking through a season of doubt or simply seeking deeper peace, here are five powerful reasons to lean into trust:
1. God’s Faithfulness Stands the Test of Time
"Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations..." — Deuteronomy 7:9
History, Scripture, and personal testimonies echo a consistent truth: God shows up. Not always how we expect—but always with purpose.
2. His Love Doesn’t Flinch
"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." — Romans 5:8
There is comfort in being known completely and still unconditionally loved. God doesn't base His love on performance—it’s already been fully given.
3. There’s Purpose in the Pain
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him..." — Romans 8:28
Pain doesn’t always make sense, but it’s never wasted. Trusting God invites us to believe that even brokenness can be used to build something beautiful.
4. He Leads Even When the Map’s Blurry
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding..." — Proverbs 3:5-6
When decisions loom and uncertainty crowds in, God offers a peace-filled path—not always the easiest, but often the most transforming.
5. Peace Isn’t Conditional
"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds..." — Philippians 4:7
God doesn’t promise a storm-free life, but He does promise to be our anchor. His peace isn’t based on perfect circumstances—it’s rooted in His presence.