CALVARY GRACE
June 14th 2026 Sermon Notes
Rev. Wil Stroman
THE GOD WHO GOES BEFORE US
Isaiah 43:18-19. 18 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. 19 See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness
and streams in the wasteland.
Key verse: “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?”— Isaiah 43:19
Today’s Big Idea
When we find ourselves standing between what was and what will be, we can trust the God who is already there.
Key Thought:
The God who was faithful in the last season will be faithful in the next season.
TRUTH #1
God Is Already __________________ Before We See It
Isaiah 43:19 “See, I am doing a new thing!”
Key Takeaways
□ God is working even when I cannot see it.
□ What looks like delay may actually be divine preparation.
□ God’s greatest work often happens behind the scenes.
Faith isn’t believing God will __________ working.
Faith is believing He already __________.
TRUTH #2
God Makes A ________________ Where There Appears To Be None
Isaiah 43:19
“I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
The same God who made a road through the sea can make a road through __________________.
TRUTH #3
God Calls Us To Trust His ________________ More Than Our Plans
Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart…”
God often gives enough light for the next __________ but not enough light for the entire journey.
If we knew every detail, we might trust the __________ more than the Planner.
Key Thought
Peace doesn’t come from having all the answers.
Peace comes from knowing the One who does.
TRUTH #4
God Is Faithful To __________________ What He Starts
Philippians 1:6
“He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion…”
Notice who starts the work: __________________
Notice who finishes the work: __________________
Key Thought
The church belongs to: Jesus Christ
TAKEAWAYS Our Declaration
□ God is already working before I see it. God has been faithful.
□ God makes a way where there appears to be none. God will be faithful.
□ God calls me to trust His presence more than my plans. God is faithful.
□ God is faithful to finish what He starts
Because we serve The God Who Goes Before Us.