Faith That Moves: Enoch’s Walk Into God’s Favor

Sermon 5 in Series on Hebrews 11

Alternative Sermon Titles:

· Extreme Faith: How Enoch Pleased God and Changed History

· Level Up Your Faith: Lessons from Enoch’s Journey

· Unseen but Not Unnoticed: The Power of Pleasing God

· Walking With God: Enoch’s Blueprint for a Life That Counts

A Four-Point Sermon on Hebrews 11:5-6

Opening Prayer

Gracious and loving God, we gather in Your presence today seeking wisdom, understanding, and a deeper relationship with You. As we open Your Word, we ask that Your Spirit guide our hearts and minds. May we be receptive to what You wish to teach us about faith, the life of Enoch, and what it means to truly please You. Help us to draw near to You, believing that You exist and that You reward those who earnestly seek You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Introduction

Hebrews 11:5-6 presents the remarkable story of Enoch—a man whose life was marked by faith. Through Enoch’s example, we discover what it means to please God, the power of faith, and God’s desire for a relationship with each of us. Today, we will explore four key truths from these verses that speak to our journey with God.

Point 1: Enoch’s Faith Led to Transformation

· Scripture: “By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because God had taken him.”

· Enoch’s story is unique—he didn’t experience death, but was taken by God. This signifies not only the miraculous power of God but also the transformative nature of faith.

· Faith changes us. When we walk by faith, God moves in ways beyond our understanding, transforming our hearts and lives.

· Application: Are we allowing our faith to guide us into deeper transformation? Are we open to God’s supernatural work in our lives?

Point 2: Pleasing God is Rooted in Faith, Not Works Alone

· Scripture: “Now before he was taken he was commended as having pleased God. And without faith it is impossible to please him…”

· Pleasing God is not about perfect obedience, flawless living, or outward religious acts; it is about trusting Him, believing in His character, and surrendering our lives in faith.

· The relational aspect: God desires hearts that are loyal, trusting, and open to Him.

· Application: What motivates our actions—faith and trust, or fear and obligation? Ask God to help you please Him through genuine faith.

Point 3: Faith Draws Us Near to God

· Scripture: “…for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”

· Faith is the bridge between our hearts and God’s presence. It’s not just intellectual belief—it’s approaching God with expectation and longing.

· God rewards those who seek Him—not necessarily with material blessings, but with Himself, with peace, joy, purpose, and assurance.

· Application: Are we seeking God earnestly—daily, wholeheartedly? What would it look like to pursue Him with greater faith and trust?

Point 4: Faithful Living Honors God, But Relationship is the Goal

· Many can do good works, even without explicit knowledge of Christ (as Cornelius did in Acts 10). God honors righteous living, but His deepest desire is for a relationship founded on believing loyalty.

· Works and moral actions are good, but they do not “fill God up”—only faith does. Our obedience flows best from intimacy, not mere duty.

· Enoch pleased God not just through what he did, but by how he walked—with devotion and trust.

· Application: Are we content with “good actions,” or do we press in for genuine relationship? Invite God to deepen your faith, making it the foundation of your daily life.

Conclusion

Enoch’s example in Hebrews 11:5-6 reminds us that faith pleases God, transforms us, and draws us into deeper relationship with Him. As we seek to live lives marked by believing loyalty, let us remember that God is not distant or indifferent—He is responsive to those who earnestly seek Him by faith. May our walk with God go beyond mere obedience, reaching into the depths of trust and love.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for the story of Enoch and the lessons Your Word teaches us about faith. Help us to be people who please You, not just with our actions, but with our hearts, filled with believing loyalty. Draw us closer each day and transform us by Your Spirit. Reward our seeking with Your presence, and let our lives be testimonies to Your grace and faithfulness. We pray all this in the name of Jesus, Amen.