Kankakee First Church of the Nazarene - IL

MARCH 1, 2026

LEARNING TO TRUST

Dave Anderson, Lead Pastor

As Pastor Dave will bring to light, Romans 4 teaches that faith is not about learning how to control our life for God, but rather faith is about learning how to trust God with our life. The issue that gets in our way is “control,” which can exhaust us mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Using Abraham’s story, Paul reminds us that faith is learned slowly and imperfectly—it grows as we repeatedly release our grip of control and trust God in uncertainty. True faith doesn’t deny reality but chooses dependence on God instead of self-reliance -- finding rest in surrender. Trusting God is not a one-time decision but a lifelong posture that God patiently nurtures in us.

Sermons From This Series

ROMANS READING PLAN

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

When in your life have you realized that your “sense of responsibility” was actually a need for control?
Why do you think control often feels safer than trust?
How does Abraham’s story in Romans 4 help you view faith as a process rather than a moment?
What are some “backup plans” you rely on that might be keeping you from fully trusting God?
How can you practice releasing control physically, emotionally, and spiritually in your daily routine?
What is one specific area of your life where you sense God inviting you to open your hands and trust Him?

LIFETRACK STEP ONE: KNOW GOD

ROOM 109 | 12:15PM | Lunch & Childcare provided

No matter where you are at on your journey, Lifetrack is the first step that we encourage you to participate in here at Kankakee First Church. This is where you will learn about WHO we are as a church, WHAT we believe, and HOW we are structured to help you along your spiritual journey. Lifetrack is a four-step process that helps you discover your redemptive purpose and live the life God created for you. You will learn more about who we are as a church and who God has created you to be.
Lifetrack is also our onboarding for our DreamTeam.