7/26/26 - "Lord, Help My Unbelief!"

Main message: Jesus is the one to bring your deepest problems to — even when faith feels small or has been disappointed by people, bring your need to Him because He has compassion and authority over every power that threatens you.

Key points:

• The sermon expounds the Mark 9 story of the father with a demon-possessed son, emphasizing the father's mixed faith: "I do believe; help my unbelief."
• Jesus treats the boy as demon-possessed (not merely sick), demonstrating his authority over demonic forces and his compassion in listening to the father's story.
• Disappointment with people, the church, or imperfect helpers should not keep you from taking your problem to Jesus directly.
• Prayer connects you to divine power; dependence on God (not your own strength) is the way to overcome what you cannot handle alone.
• The preacher called for a response: turning to Christ, returning to faith, and joining a faith community for support.

Scriptures mentioned: Psalm 100 (read), Mark 9 (the demon-possessed boy; esp. vv.14–29), Mark 6 (referenced regarding the disciples' earlier authority)