Some of you here today are sitting in worship with a burden on your heart. Some of you are angry with God for that loss of job, or that sickness that has come upon you or your family. Some here today may have doubts that God truly cares about your life, truly cares about what happens to you or someone dear to you. Some of you may not be sure that God has heard you, or worse, that God exists to hear you.

If you’ve been a lifelong church-goer, you’re probably afraid to ask those questions, just in case you offend God somehow, or somehow “jinx” your possible redemption.

If you’re new to Jesus, or new to the life of faith, you may be wondering if you are deluding yourself. Is there really a Jesus who can heal and change your life? Can the gospel really change the lives of others? Change our …