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God Spoke Then Everything Got Worse Why This Happens

Apr 25, 2026    Pastor Matthew Hartman

What if following God isn’t safe… but an adventure?


In this powerful message from Friday, April 17th, we continue walking through Genesis 12 and the life of Abram—uncovering what it truly means to answer God’s call. This isn’t just history… it’s a mirror into our own journey of faith.


Abram was called… but he hesitated.

He obeyed… but partially.

He believed… but still struggled when things didn’t look the way he expected.


Sound familiar?


In this teaching, we explore:


Why following Jesus is a real adventure (not just a concept)

The danger of drifting when God’s promises don’t match your circumstances

What it means to build altars instead of just living in tents

How obedience opens the door to deeper encounters with God

Why many believers “go down to Egypt” when things get hard

The connection between faith, testing, and spiritual growth


You’ll also be challenged with a sobering question:

👉 Are you truly following God… or just responding to what makes sense?


This message will stir your faith, confront complacency, and remind you that you are not walking this journey alone.


📖 “The call of God is not comfortable—it’s transformational.”


If you’ve ever felt like:


God spoke… but things got harder

You’re not seeing what He promised

You’re tempted to step outside His will


This message is for you.


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