God Won't Give You More Than You Can Handle | Morning Series - The Most Misunderstood Verses in Scripture, part 2

“GOD WON’T GIVE YOU MORE THAN YOU CAN HANDLE”

The Most Misunderstood Verses in Scripture, part 2

A sermon outline based on 1 Cor. 10:13 & 2 Cor. 1:8-9, 11:23-30

Hillcrest CRC, July 6, 2025, 9:30am

Rev. Curt Walters

1. This verse is about temptation. (1 Corinthians 10:13)

2. God is good, faithful and merciful. (Psalm 100:5, 1 Chronicles 16:34, Ezra 3:11)

3. God never promises us an easy life. (John 15:18-21,16:33)

4. Paul faced many hardships. (2 Corinthians 1:8-9, 11:23-30)

5. God’s kingdom has come, but not fully. (Matthew 6:10, 12:28, Mark 1:15, Colossians 1:13)

6. God’s grace is sufficient. (2 Corinthians 12:9)

Next steps...

• Share with family members or friends the most difficult era in your life, and how you experienced God’s faithfulness in it.
• Read and reflect on the words of Jesus in John 16:33: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
• Thank the Lord for his mercy, grace and faithfulness, in spite of the challenges and difficulties that you’ve faced in your life.