When Control Ends, Faith Begins (Truth Bombs 5 - Pastor Jared)

Have you ever experienced a moment where you just missed out—on tickets, a sale, or even a "gold medal" moment in life? In this sermon, Pastor Jared Oldenberg explores the deep, often messy emotion of desperation and how it serves as the starting point for true faith.
Drawing from Mark 5:21-43, Pastor Jared looks at two people at the end of their ropes: Jairus, a respected leader whose daughter was dying, and a woman who had suffered for 12 years with no relief from doctors. Their stories remind us that when we lose control of our circumstances, we are invited to put our trust in the one who is in control of everything.
Key Takeaways from this Message:
* Faith often begins when our control ends. We don’t need much faith when things are going our way, but in desperate times, we learn to truly let go and trust God.
* Hope has a name. For those facing difficult diagnoses, broken relationships, or grief, your hope is not just a concept—it is a person: Jesus.
* Jesus is never late. Even when it feels like our prayers aren’t answered instantly or death has entered the picture, Jesus remains on time. As long as He is in the picture, death never gets the last word.