170806 AM The Kind of Faith We Need

” The Kind of Faith We Need

There is an obvious difference between just having something and having something that you need. And while the idea of having faith is prevalent among people of God, there are times when that faith seems weak, insufficient, or lacking. Jesus acknowledged that some had faith, but also showed that it needed to be more; it needed to be stronger; it needed to be reliable. (Matt.8:26, 14:31). It is important to develop the kind of faith that is needed to live a life that glorifies God and gain us an eternal reward. (Heb. 11 :6)

A. A Faith to___________________________
1.) Be able to appreciate the promise of God in His time (Ex. 6:6-8, 14:1-10)
2.) Never discount the presence of God in your life. (Rom. 1 :20; Ex.14: 10-12, then 13-31)
3.) This is the kind of faith that carries through the most trying times (Josh 24:15; Luke 22:42-45; Matt.8:5-10; Gen 22:7-11)

* HOW DO I GET THIS KIND OF FAITH? (HEB.12:1; Ps.56:3-4; HEB.4:16:GAL.2:20)

B. Faith to _______ us from _________
1.) Just like Israel appreciate the captivity that sin can hold us in (Rom. 6:16-23; 1 Pet.1 :3-5)
2.) Understand that God has gone great length to free us (Rom. 5:5-11 · 8:31-39)

* HOW DO I DEVELOP FAITH THAT BREAKS ME FREE OF THE CAPTIVITY OF SIN? (JAMES 1:14-14) 1 COR.10:12-13; 1 THESS. 5:23)

C. Faith to Keep from____________________ _______
1.) The nature of faith means we take a risk for the promise of a greater reward Heb.11 :1; Job 1:8-11)
2.) There are great temptations to turn away from God and put our trust in what we can see (Matt.13:20-22; Heb.10:32-39; 1 Cor.10:1-13)
3.) God calls us to press forward (Ex.14:15; John 10:27-30; 1 Pet.1 :3-7)

* How DO I STRENGTHEN MY FAITH TO KEEP FROM TURNING BACK? (PHIL 3:13-14; PROV.27:17; JAMES 5:16)
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