Unbelief is Real

Title: Unbelief is Real Speaker: Creston Thomas Series: Matthew Date: October 11, 2026 Bible: Matthew 11:20-24 This sermon examines the rebuke of Capernaum, Chorazin, and Bethsaida for their failure to repent despite witnessing Jesus' mighty works. The central argument contrasts the doubting yet faithful John the Baptist with the hardened hearts of these cities, illustrating that human effort or even miraculous signs are insufficient to compel belief without divine grace. The teaching explores the theological concept of double predestination, asserting that God has eternally decreed the destinies of both the elect and the reprobate, while simultaneously commanding believers to share the gospel faithfully. The tone is convicting and instructional, warning that those who reject the truth face a more severe judgment than even Tyre, Sidon, or Sodom. Ultimately, the message calls for submission to God's sovereign will and reliance on His grace for salvation, rather than frustration over the unconverted.