Plains Baptist Church: Faith that Triumphs

Trusting God's Sufficiency

Raymond Smith — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:45:00 +0000

Trusting God's Sufficiency

Series: Faith that Triumphs

Pastor: Raymond Smith

Sunday School

Date: 11th January 2026

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Trouble exposes what faith really rests on. Paul’s thorn reveals a truth many people resist: God often sustains us through struggles rather than removing the problem, and His grace meets the need every time. Strength does not come from control or confidence in self but from God’s power working through our weakness. When the struggles of life are pressing in on you, God's grace is sufficient to get you through any problem.

Trusting in Times of Tragedy

Raymond Smith — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:45:00 +0000

Trusting in Times of Tragedy

Series: Faith that Triumphs

Pastor: Raymond Smith

Sunday School

Date: 4th January 2026

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Faith often gets tested when life stops making sense. Job’s story strips away the idea that following God guarantees comfort and forces an honest look at what trust really rests on. In a single season, lost his children, his wealth, and his health, yet his faith remained steadfast in God.

Grief, confusion, and worship exist at the same time as Job clings to God without easy answers. God does not explain the why these happened but He proves Himself present, unchanging, and reliable. During seasons of profound loss we can trust God to carry us through.

Trusting God's Provision

Raymond Smith — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:45:00 +0000

Trusting God's Provision

Series: Faith that Triumphs

Pastor: Raymond Smith

Sunday School

Date: 7th December 2025

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We all know the feeling of wanting something so strongly that it seems essential, only to realize later it didn’t really satisfy us. Jesus confronts that pull in Luke 12 and shows why the things we chase often create a cycle of wanting more without providing real satisfaction or fixing our problems.

Jesus redirects the focus to God’s care, reminding us that life is bigger than what we own and that God already knows what we need. He calls us to trust God's provision instead of letting our minds get tangled in what we think we must have. Today let go of desire to rely on our possession and seek God instead.

Trusting When It Doesn't Make Sense

Raymond Smith — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:45:00 +0000

Trusting When It Doesn't Make Sense

Series: Faith that Triumphs

Pastor: Raymond Smith

Sunday School

Date: 30th November 2025

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Trusting God rarely feels simple, especially when life stops making sense. This study takes us straight into Proverbs 3, where God shows how real trust forms long before the crisis ever arrives. Faith stands firm only when it’s built on Scripture, shaped by obedience, and rooted in a right view of who God is. We see why leaning on our own understanding leads us into confusion, while acknowledging the Lord in every part of life leads to clarity and direction. These verses confront the pull to rely on feelings, instincts, or culture instead of truth. They call us to a steady, intentional trust that honors God even when the path ahead feels unclear.

Choosing to Trust, Part 1

Raymond Smith — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:45:00 +0000

Choosing to Trust, Part 1

Series: Faith that Triumphs

Pastor: Raymond Smith

Sunday School

Date: 16th November 2025

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"What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee." Psalms 56:3

Fear exposes what we believe and crisis moments reveal whether we trust God or not. Fear isn't the problem, letting fear control us and drive our actions is though.

David faced real danger, real opposition, and real uncertainty and was overcome by fear until he recalled to mind the promises of God. When he turned his attention away from the circumstances and back to God, his perspective shift from fear to confidence in God.

In the midst of fearful circumstances, we can have that same inner peace and strength if we set our hearts and minds on God and His word.

Are you trusting God and what He has said or are you letting fearful circumstances overwhelm you?