Expectations that Exhaust Us by Dr. Rod Mattoon

About this sermon

In this message about "Expectations that Exhaust Us" we take a good look at two that drain the Christian like holes in a bucket. We look first at the expectation to perform without rest. We look at the false notions about fatigue, as well as the importance of rest. Rest was important to God. Israel went into captivity for 70 years over a "REST" issue. Secondly, we examine the expectation to be strong at all times. Biblical strength is not the absence of weakness; it is the presence of reliance on God. That’s where you will find strength, beloved. It is in the Lord! You are not called to impress others with invulnerability; you are called to walk faithfully, admitting need, receiving help, and trusting that God’s sufficiency does not begin where yours ends; it is revealed there. If you are on the verge of collapse from exhausting expectations, this message will encourage you and provide some solutions for you. This message was preached on Sunday night, July 5, 2026, at Lincoln Land Baptist Church.