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I Struggle With Doubt

Sep 20, 2026    Sr. Pastor Keno Smith

In the sermon titled "I Struggle With Doubt," preached by Pastor Keno Smith at Evangelistic Temple as part of the series Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud and anchored in Mark 9:14–25, the message addresses the honest reality that genuine faith and internal struggle often coexist in the believer's life. Drawing from the account of a desperate father who brought his demon-possessed son to Jesus after the disciples failed to heal him, Pastor Smith emphasizes three essential truths: first, experiencing doubt does not mean one is devoid of faith, as demonstrated by figures like Abraham and Asaph who wrestled with uncertainty yet remained in relationship with God; second, the purpose of doubt is not to lead to defeat, but to drive believers into deeper dependence on Jesus rather than self-reliance or human effort; and third, doubt must be honestly confronted and confessed rather than hidden behind superficial religious clichés or embraced as an identity. Ultimately, the sermon encourages believers to bring their unspoken fears and questions directly to Christ, remembering that God's power is perfected in human weakness and that Jesus is far greater than any struggle, circumstance, or unbelief we face.