Follow Through - Faithful like JesusThis message is from Lead Pastor Dan Painter in week three of the sermon series “Follow Through - Faithful like Jesus” Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church in Illinois with a campus in Naperville, IL and Plainfield, IL. If you would like to learn more about Grace Pointe Church, please visit www.gracepointe.us. Grace Pointe Naperville: Sunday services at 8 am, 9:30 am, and 11 amGrace Pointe Plainfield: Sunday services at 9 am and 11 amFinding Faith Through Doubt explores the journey from skepticism to genuine belief in Christianity. Discover how historical evidence, including the transformation of Jesus' brother James and testimony of over 500 eyewitnesses, supports the resurrection claims. Learn why doubt isn't the opposite of faith but can lead to deeper conviction. This message examines the historical facts challenging alternative explanations of the resurrection, the role of skepticism in faith development, and Jesus' patient response to doubters. Perfect for seekers, skeptics, and believers wrestling with questions about Christianity, faith, doubt, resurrection, historical evidence, apologetics, spiritual growth, religious transformation, truth-seeking, and authentic faith journey. Explore how to honestly investigate faith claims while respecting the process of moving from uncertainty to belief.Important VersesJohn 20:81 Corinthians 15:3-71 Peter 3:15Think about it!Why do you think doubt was such a common initial response to Jesus' resurrection, even among his closest followers?How does Jesus' patient response to doubt differ from how we might typically react to others' skepticism?What stands out to you about James' transformation from skeptic to martyr?How can we balance healthy skepticism with remaining open to truth?What evidence for the resurrection presented in the sermon do you find most compelling, and why?How can we apply Jesus' model of responding to doubt in our relationships with skeptical friends or family?What role does personal investigation play in developing genuine faith?How might our own doubts actually lead to stronger faith when handled properly?Apply it!This week, identify one area where you might have doubt or skepticism about your faith. Instead of ignoring it or letting it create distance between you and God, commit to investigating it further through prayer, Scripture study, and conversation with mature believers.Key TakeawaysDoubt is a natural response to supernatural events - even Jesus' closest followers initially doubtedJesus consistently responds to doubt with patient, faithful pursuit rather than condemnationThe transformation of skeptics like James provides compelling evidence for the resurrectionWe shouldn't let skepticism prevent us from honestly investigating truth claims about Jesus