What is "faith," and how do you define it? How do you get it, how do you grow it, and how do you maintain it? Over the next few months, we will go through the study of Hebrews Chapter 11, also know as the Faith Chapter. Using real life examples, we will see the brilliant facets of faith demonstrated in scripture, and we pray that you will grow along with us in your own faith.
This sermon explains that genuine, enduring faith is not achieved by focusing on one's own efforts, but by "beholding the Lamb of God," Jesus Christ, as the ultimate object of our faith. The message highlights that by understanding Jesus's sacrifice as the means to satisfy God's wrath and judgment, we are empowered to live a transformed life of grace, forgiveness, and love.
This sermon demonstrates that enduring faith is a "hyper-standing" against cultural currents and personal crises. The message highlights that Moses's endurance came from considering God's eternal reward, obeying despite the cost, and seeing the invisible God, a reality now made tangible through Jesus Christ, the "greater Moses" who endured far more for our redemption.
This sermon, using the life of Abraham from Hebrews 11, teaches that steadfast faith is not about mastering circumstances but about responding to them with resilience and a focus on God's truth. The message emphasizes that our ability to live with courage and generosity on earth is rooted in the assurance of a future heavenly citizenship and the unwavering faithfulness of God, who fulfills His promises despite our failures.
This sermon explains that an inconsistent, "yo-yo" faith is often caused by prioritizing feelings, choosing diversion, and pleasing people, rather than walking with God in a disciplined manner. The message emphasizes that the foundation for a consistent, God-pleasing walk is not personal effort but the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ, which frees and motivates believers to pursue a vibrant, daily relationship with Him.
This sermon argues that genuine faith is not about self-reliance but about living a life where Jesus, not ourselves, is the hero of our story. Using the example of Cain and Abel, the message highlights that while we are like Cain in our sinfulness, Jesus, the "truer and better Abel," offered a perfect sacrifice to free us from our self-centeredness and empower us to live by faith, trusting God with all that we are.
This sermon introduces a series on faith by defining it through three stages: comprehension, conviction, and commitment, arguing that true, enduring faith culminates in a life lived for God. The message emphasizes that while everyone has faith, its strength and stability depend on its object, and that genuine faith in Jesus Christ should lead to a transformed life of action and obedience.
