You Can’t Have Both (Control Freak #1)

April 14, 2026

Bulletin

Notes

You Can’t Have Both | Control Freak (Week 1) Are you tired of white-knuckling your way through life? In the kickoff of our brand-new series, Control Freak, Pastor Gary dives into the tension between our desire for control and our need for faith. We often think that having control will make us feel better, but the truth is: Control replaces faith. When our first response is to grab the remote and handle things ourselves, we actually limit what God wants to do in our lives. Looking at the contrast between the unbelief in Jesus’ hometown and the radical faith of the Roman officer, we learn that faith isn’t just a feeling—it’s trusting God with control. If you’ve been struggling to balance your friendships, finances, or career, it’s time to stop trying to script the outcome and start developing a faith that pleases God. Because at the end of the day, you can have control or you can have faith, but you can’t have both. “It is impossible to please God without faith.” — Hebrews 11:6

You Can’t Have Both (Control Freak #1)