Sermon Sketch for Sunday, Feb. 24

Goodbye Control, Hello Trust
Trusting God even when following seems more difficult.

Exodus 4:27 – 6:5

Worship Readings:
OT - Deut. 26:1-10
NT – Romans 8:18-28


Focus Text: Exodus 5:19-23
19 The Israelite foremen realized they were in trouble when they were told, "You are not to reduce the number of bricks required of you for each day." 20 When they left Pharaoh, they found Moses and Aaron waiting to meet them, 21 and they said, "May the LORD look upon you and judge you! You have made us a stench to Pharaoh and his officials and have put a sword in their hand to kill us."
22 Moses returned to the LORD and said, "O Lord, why have you brought trouble upon this people? Is this why you sent me? 23 Ever since I went to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has brought trouble upon this people, and you have not rescued your people at all."


1. God, Why Am I in Trouble? Exodus 5:22-23
Moses returned to the LORD and said, "O Lord, why have you brought trouble upon this people?”

A. Following God is not an escape from trouble. (John 16:33)
B. Trouble in life does not equal trouble from God. (Romans 8:35-37)

2. God, Is This Your Plan for Me? Exodus 5:22-23
Moses returned to the LORD and said… "Is this why you sent me?”

A. God’s plan is bigger than me. (Luke 22:39-42; 1 Peter 4:19)
B. Trouble can produce good--refining and redemptive--results in me. (James 1:2-4; Hebrews 12:11)

3. God, Do You See What’s Happening? Exodus 5:22-23
Moses returned to the LORD and said, "Ever since I went to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has brought trouble upon this people…”

A. God is fully aware of the troubles and circumstances we face. (1 Peter 5:6-7)
B. God gives strength and ways of escape for those who look to him in faith. (1 Cor. 10:13)

4. God, Didn’t You Promise Deliverance? Ex. 5:22-23
Moses returned to the LORD and said… "You have not rescued your people at all."

A. God’s promise is sure, but the fulfillment is in his time. (James 5:7-8; 1 Peter 5:6-11)
B. Faith sustains us and glorifies God. (1 Timothy 1:12; 1 Peter 1:6b-9)