❓ IS GOD REAL… AND CAN I KNOW HIM? – Asking for a Friend: Part 1
Big Idea: You don’t have to ignore your doubts to believe—God has revealed Himself in ways we can see, test, and trust.
We all wrestle with life’s biggest questions: Where did I come from? Why am I here? What happens when I die? But if life feels like a 1,000-piece puzzle with no box top, how do we even begin to make sense of it?
In Part 1 of our new series Asking for a Friend, Pastor Drew explores the evidence for God’s existence and offers a compelling case that faith isn’t blind—it’s reasonable. Whether you're skeptical, curious, or just unsure, this message invites you to rethink what belief really means.
📖 Key Scriptures:
Romans 1:19–20 – “God has made it plain.”
Acts 17:22–31 – Paul’s case for a known God
Psalm 19:1–4 – “The heavens declare…”
🧩 Life’s 5 Big Questions:
Origin – Where did I come from?
Identity – Who am I?
Meaning – Why am I here?
Morality – How should I live?
Destiny – What happens when I die?
🔍 Common Objections Addressed:
❌ “If God is real, why doesn’t He just show Himself?”
❌ “There’s no scientific proof for God.”
❌ “Belief is just wishful thinking.”
✔️ “Every worldview—even atheism—requires faith.”
🔎 3 Powerful Clues That God Is Real:
Creation – Beauty, order, and design point to a Creator
Conscience – The moral law within us isn’t a glitch—it’s a gift
Reason – Logic and thought don’t arise from chaos
💬 Sticky Truths from This Message:
▶ “God isn’t hiding—He’s been reaching out all along.”
▶ “Belief in God is not the absence of thinking. It’s the result of reasoning honestly.”
▶ “We all live by faith. The only question is: where are you placing yours?”
🙏 Challenge:
You don’t need to have all the answers to take a first step. If you’re willing to pray, “God, if You’re real—show me,” then you’re already choosing honesty over apathy. And that might be exactly where faith begins.
🎯 Key Takeaway:
You don’t have to ignore your doubts to believe. Just be honest enough to explore them.