Faith

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This sermon argues that we often underestimate sin, particularly pride, which, like leaven, secretly corrupts our spiritual lives and denies God's grace. True faith is found not in demanding a sign or relying on our own righteousness, but in humbly recognizing our unworthiness and gratefully receiving the sufficient and ultimate sign of God's love: the cross of Jesus Christ.

This sermon warns against the sin of misplaced trust, which leads to a cursed life of spiritual barrenness, and instead, calls for placing complete trust in God. Through a "heart transplant" given by Jesus, believers can overcome inherited patterns of distrust and become like a flourishing tree, rooted in God's promises and provision.

This sermon highlights the early apostles' audacious faith, as they courageously obeyed God over human authority, even in the face of suffering, because they were grounded in the gospel. Their joy in persecution serves as a challenge to modern believers to abandon conformity, embrace a radical obedience, and find greater fulfillment in Jesus than in the world's fleeting pleasures.

This sermon explains that the "shield of faith" is essential for defending against the enemy's fiery darts of lies. It defines faith as a complete trust in what God has already done and promised in Christ, particularly our adoption and forgiveness, which protects a believer from head to toe.

This sermon celebrates baptism as an act of discipleship and a public testimony of Christ's finished work, not a means of earning salvation. It explains that baptism beautifully illustrates the gospel—Jesus's death and resurrection—and that our obedience to this command is not about adding to our own "good list," but is a joyful response to the perfect righteousness that Jesus has already fulfilled and credited to us.

 

This sermon redefines the biblical concept of waiting as an active stance of patience and obedience, not passive idleness. The message encourages believers to focus on God's presence, find joy in Christ's finished work, and maintain an eternal perspective in the midst of anxieties and trials.

This sermon uses the prophet Habakkuk as a model for wrestling with God about suffering and injustice, encouraging believers to bring their honest doubts and fears to God without abandoning their faith. The message highlights that God is actively at work in ways beyond human comprehension, and we must trust in His ultimate plan rather than judging Him by our limited perspective.

This sermon, drawing from James 4, encourages Christians to trust in God's omnipresence and sovereignty during uncertain times, rather than succumbing to worry and the human need for control. The message highlights that a believer's assurance and peace are rooted in remembering God's grace and promises, which were secured by Jesus' sacrifice.

 

This sermon begins with the theme of God's provision and the need for the current generation to carry forward the gospel message. It then transitions to Jesus' question, "Why are you afraid?", using the story of Jesus calming the storm to demonstrate that His power is real, infinite, and sufficient to overcome any trial, urging believers to replace their fear with faith in His love and control.