Red Rocks Church Weekend Messages

Episode: Week 3 of Miracle Mindset
Date: January 17, 2026
Theme:
Why Some Miracles Happen and Some Do Not – Living in the Tension of God’s Kingdom “Already, but Not Yet”

Episode Overview

This week’s message dives deep into the paradox and promise of the "miracle mindset"—believing for God’s wonders even when facing disappointment or unanswered prayers. The speaker (Pastor Doug Wekenman) explores why some miracles happen and some seemingly don’t, focusing on the biblical concept of “already but not yet” as it relates to God’s Kingdom. The sermon aims to equip listeners to approach 2026 (the “year of miracles” for Red Rocks Church) with faith, hunger, and expectation, while addressing the reality of pain, waiting, and doubt.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Setting the Stage: Need for Miracles

• Host welcomes the global Red Rocks community and underscores the universality of needing miracles—whether for health, finances, relationships, or other urgent life matters (00:22).
• “God is in the business of doing miracles… 2026 is the year of miracles for Red Rocks Church. And I believe that with all of my heart.” (00:54)

2. The “Miracle Mindset” Defined

• A miracle: “When God does what we can’t.” (01:19)
• Mindset: “Where we set our minds… We don’t set our minds on earthly things… we set our minds on things above.” (Col. 3:2) (01:35)
• The challenge: Will you focus on the mountain or the God who can move it?
  “The miracle is on Him, but the mindset is on us.” (01:52)

3. Already, But Not Yet: Engagement as a Metaphor

• Uses his own engagement story to illustrate the tension: “The promise is there already, but the party’s still ahead… It’s already, but not yet.” (05:57)
• Connects this metaphor to our experience awaiting the fullness of God’s Kingdom: “We are already His… but not yet living in all the fullness.” (10:08)
• “There is a richness to marriage, but a frustration to engagement.” (08:05)

4. Biblical Foundation of “Already, But Not Yet”

• The era between Jesus’ first and second coming:
  “Heaven is already here permanently, but heaven is not yet here entirely.” (11:17)
• 2 Corinthians 1:21-22—Holy Spirit as “God’s ring on your finger, a down payment that more is coming.” (11:40)
• Eden, separation, and Christ’s redemption:
  • In Eden, heaven and earth overlapped; after sin, they separated (13:15)
  • The sacrificial system: imperfectly bridging the gap (14:10)
  • Jesus’ death: “The curtain split… God can now be with his people.” (16:54)
  • “See the cross as a bridge between heaven and earth, which means the two are brought back together.” (18:04)
• Luke 17:20-21: “The kingdom of God… is already among you.” (19:14)

5. The Ongoing Tension and Expectation

• The world has “two narratives”—Kingdom is gaining ground, but “the old is passing away” (21:17).
• Romans 8: Creation groans, longing for restoration and the end of “engagement period.” (23:18)
• “The space between the already but not yet… inaugurated eschatology.” (24:00)
• Humorous aside: “Just drop ‘inaugurated eschatology’ at group this week; it works!” (24:36)

6. Why Do Some Miracles Happen—And Some Don’t?

• Tension is personal: Celebrates past miracles (e.g., healing in Fiji), yet laments unanswered prayers for chronic pain (26:09)
• “Some miracles happen already, and some miracles haven’t happened yet. But really, the deeper question is: Why her and not me?” (28:11)

7. Honest Questions and Disappointment

• Unfiltered doubt: “Do I not have enough faith? Is something wrong with me? I feel like I got at least a mustard seed. I’m not trying to move a literal mountain… I just want my dad to be healed.” (32:07)
• “As high as the heavens are above the earth, that’s how much higher His ways and thoughts are than ours. Maybe it’s nice to hear a pastor say, ‘I don’t know.’” (35:20)
• Reference to Paul’s thorn: Even the Apostle didn’t get his miracle this side of eternity (36:07)
• “He’s not this miracle vending machine where you type in the right cosmic code and you get the miracle that you need or want.” (39:44)

8. Testimony Creates Authority

• “Spiritual authority is the ability to bring heaven to places and spaces on earth where it currently is not.” (41:41)
• “Anyone can praise God after the miracle, but when you can say, ‘He is still good and so are His plans… and I haven’t been healed yet… that is authority.’” (43:09)

9. Our Role: Fasting, Prayer, and Belief

• “We can’t control the faucet, but we can stand under it.”
• Fast: “This isn’t for the elite Christians—this is for you. You can do spiritually challenging things.” (48:32)
• Fasting is not about health but about getting “hungry for God”—“Don’t think healthy, think hungry.” (50:04)
• “The goal is to get hungry… and let your body teach something to your soul about hungering for the things of God.” (52:02)
• Prayer: “James 4:2—You do not have because you do not ask God. Which means some miracles haven’t happened yet because you haven’t prayed for it yet.” (54:23)
• Corporate prayer moment—lists specific prayer requests; calls the church to pray in agreement. (56:03)
• Belief: “Miracles don’t happen to the lucky. They happen to those who expect God to move in their lives.” (59:45)
• “Jesus said, ‘Go, for your faith has healed you.’… He doesn’t say your faith earned this miracle. He said your faith received it.” (59:58; referencing Mark 10:52)

10. Faith as Delivery System

• “Our faith is God’s delivery system for His Kingdom come in your life. He loves faith, man!” (01:01:00)
• Faith: Both a muscle and a gift—ask God to “divinely persuade my heart again.” (01:02:30)
• Encouragement: “Heaven is already—which means anything and everything is miracleable for God.” (01:05:11)

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On God’s Sovereignty:
  “You are not better at sinning than Jesus is at saving.” (16:00)

• Realness About Doubt:
  “Maybe it’s just nice to hear a pastor say, I don’t know.” (35:20)

• Engagement Metaphor:
  “For six months and eight days, I took a lot of cold showers… I was sexually frustrated, Red Rocks.” (07:02; humorous moment)

• On Faith and Miracles:
  “He doesn’t say your faith earned this miracle. He said your faith received it.” (Mark 10:52; 59:58)

• Testimony & Authority:
  “Testimony creates authority… your words weigh way more than mine because that’s your story.” (43:09)

Key Segment Timestamps

• 00:00–02:00 | Introduction, declaring 2026 the “year of miracles” for Red Rocks.
• 05:00–10:00 | “Already, but not yet” analogy using engagement and marriage.
• 10:00–19:00 | Biblical backdrop (“already, but not yet,” Eden, cross as bridge).
• 23:00–25:00 | Creation groaning, the aching for restoration (Romans 8).
• 26:00–33:00 | Personal stories—miracles seen, miracles still awaited.
• 35:00–37:00 | “I don’t know”—pastoral honesty about unanswered prayers.
• 41:00–43:00 | Testimonies and spiritual authority.
• 48:00–53:00 | Fasting—get hungry for God, not just healthy.
• 54:00–56:00 | Prayer—some miracles require asking.
• 56:00–58:00 | Praying through community needs.
• 59:45–01:02:30 | Faith—expectancy, belief, and God’s “delivery system.”
• 01:05:11–end | Closing encouragement and call to prayer.

Final Encouragements

• See the miracles—big and small—already occurring in your daily existence.
• Embrace the tension: live with holy expectancy, even if you don’t yet see the answers.
• Position yourself for a miracle—fast, pray, and keep believing for the “impossible.”
• Your testimony in waiting is no less powerful than your testimony after receiving the miracle.
  “Heaven is already. Which means anything and everything is miracleable for God.” (01:05:11)

For Listeners

Whether wrestling with challenging questions or holding onto hope, this episode invites you into honest faith—believing for impossibilities, acknowledging disappointments, and recognizing God’s work in every season.

Notable Call-to-Action:

• If you’re seeking a miracle or wrestling with faith, step out—use your body to lead your soul—connect with prayer teams and your church community.

Closing Prayer:
“Our faith is the delivery system for heaven to show up in our lives… May you have a miracle mindset this year.” (01:08:00)