Gradually Then Suddenly | Part 3 | Pastor Jacob Howell

Episode 3 of the Merge.Church podcast, hosted by Merge.Church, titled "Gradually Then Suddenly | Part 3 | Pastor Jacob Howell" was published on January 19, 2026 and runs 38 minutes.

January 19, 2026 ·38m · Merge.Church

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Summary

This message reminds us that God’s work is accomplished not by our might or power, but by His Spirit. Drawing from the story of Zerubbabel, we’re encouraged not to despise small beginnings, to face life’s mountains with faith, and to trust God in seasons of gradual progress that often lead to sudden breakthrough. Learn the difference between working hard and striving, how to move forward with a pure heart, and why obedience often requires saying “yes” before knowing the outcome. When we stop relying on ourselves and fully trust the Spirit, God turns obstacles into opportunities and vision into victory.Welcome to our podcast of Merge.Church in Van Buren, Arkansas, led by Pastor Jacob Howell. We desire to help everyone, everywhere discover new life in Christ by creating a warm and welcoming family home where you can feel the love and forgiveness that Jesus offers to all. Wherever you are today, we pray that you would be encouraged, challenged, and inspired to take your NEXT STEP in you relationship with Jesus. For more information, visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://merge.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episode Description

This message reminds us that God’s work is accomplished not by our might or power, but by His Spirit. Drawing from the story of Zerubbabel, we’re encouraged not to despise small beginnings, to face life’s mountains with faith, and to trust God in seasons of gradual progress that often lead to sudden breakthrough. Learn the difference between working hard and striving, how to move forward with a pure heart, and why obedience often requires saying “yes” before knowing the outcome. When we stop relying on ourselves and fully trust the Spirit, God turns obstacles into opportunities and vision into victory.

Welcome to our podcast of Merge.Church in Van Buren, Arkansas, led by Pastor Jacob Howell. We desire to help everyone, everywhere discover new life in Christ by creating a warm and welcoming family home where you can feel the love and forgiveness that Jesus offers to all. Wherever you are today, we pray that you would be encouraged, challenged, and inspired to take your NEXT STEP in you relationship with Jesus. For more information, visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://merge.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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