This Week’s Message Notes

September 14, 2025

Living in the Goodness of God, Pt 1 - “Is God Really Good All The Time?”

“For the Lord is always good. He is always loving and kind, and his faithfulness goes on and on to each succeeding generation.” Psalm 100:5 (TLB)

What happens when I doubt God’s Goodness?

1.  I start claiming credit for things that God did for me.

“What do you have that God hasn’t given you? And if everything you have is from God, why boast as though it were not a gift?” 1 Corinthians 4:7b (TLB)

“You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred.” 2 Timothy 3:1-2

2.  I don’t ask God for help.

“So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him.” Matthew 7:11

“So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” Hebrews 4:16

“Answer me, Lord, out of the goodness of your love;” Psalm 69:16a (NIV)

3.  I stop trusting God in difficult times.

“Protect me, God, because I trust in you. I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord. Every good thing I have comes from you.” Psalm 16:1-2 (NCV)

“We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.” Romans 5:3

“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” Romans 8:28

4.  I become pessimistic about the future.

“I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord.” Psalm 27:13-14 (NAS)

               HOPE: is anticipating God’s goodness.

 (Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation second edition, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. Message adapted from pastors.com