TITLE: A LITTLE FAITH
TEXT: MATTHEW 8:26
I There Are Different Degree Of Faith
a) Vain faith (I Corinthians 15:2)
b) Dead faith (James 2 :17-26)
c) Little faith (Matthew 14:31 )
d) Great faith (I Thessalonians 1:3)
II These Are Examples Of Little Faith
a) Disciples of Christ at storm (Matt. 8:26)
b) Peter on the water (Matthew 14:31 )
c) People who don't trust God (Matt. 6:30)
III What Little Faith Will Do
a) Refuse to obey gospel
b) Drift away from God
c) Forsake assemblies
d) Walk by sight
e) Fail to pray
IV Why They Have Little Faith
a) Misguidance by devil
b) Mistrust in word
c) Selfishness
d) Bad influence
Conclusion: Little faith must grown into big faith. If it does not thrive, it will fall.
TITLE: FAITH THAT GROWS
TEXT: GALATIANS 3:1-4; 5:7,13
Introduction: The only sure way to be faithful unto death is to have a self-sustaining faith. In other words, his faith is not dependent upon men but God alone. Let us seek these marks of a self-sustaining faith.
It is An AUTOMATIC Faith (Matt. 5 :6)
a) Does not have to be begged or bribed
b) Example of children going to school
c) Enjoys spiritual experiences-Heb. 10: 25
II It Is An ACTIVE Faith
a) Let the Lord tells him what to do
b) Not concern about praise of men-Gal. 1 :10
c) Studies the bible to fmd out what is acceptable I Peter 2:20)
II It Is A SPIRITUAL Faith
a) He understands spiritual worth
b) He has a deep sense of need for God - Galatians 2:20
c) Does not miss spiritual exercises-Philippines 4: l 3
IV It Is A CHARITABLE Faith (Romans 14)
a) Knows that everything Christians do is good
b) Understands that Christians try to be good
c) Realise Christianity not popular with world - I Peter 2: l I
TITLE: FAITH IS THE VICTORY
TEXT HEBREWS 11
Introduction: Here are other examples of faith.
I The Sacrifice Of Faith (verse 4)
Quality: Witness to righteousness
Definition: More excellent
Result: Spoke while dead
II The Walk Of Faith (verse 5)
Quality: Testimony pleased God
Definition: Perfect
Result: Rewarded because of seeking God
III The Preparation Of Faith (verse 7)
Quality: Warned, moved with fear
Definition: Righteous
Result: Sweet
IV The Birth Of Faith (verse 11)
Quality: Strengthening
Definition: Judge Him faithful who promised
Result: Deliver a child when past age
V The Choice Of Faith (verse 23)
Quality: Fearless
Definition: Choosing God
Result: Recompense of reward
VI Acts Of Faith (verses 31-40)
Quality: Worthy
Definition: Not accepting deliverance
Result: Obtain better resurrection
