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*Thrust*: Through eyes of faith (looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith) we will be able to see the goodness, greatness and faithfulness of God - amid uncertainties and adversities – and be overcomers.
!! God’s message to us is:
With Him, the
* *tangled* becomes *untangled*
* *burden* becomes *blessing*
* *natural* becomes *supernatural*
* *ordinary* becomes *extraordinary*
* *impossible* becomes *possible*
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OUR VISION AND MISSION
God has called us:
* *To be a Spirit-filled people*: fully devoted followers and disciples of Christ
* *To be a Spirit-filled Church*: produce life-change and community impact
* *To reach and impact the spiritually unresolved*—here and beyond: locally and overseas
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DEFINITION
!! What does it mean to *HAVE FAITH IN GOD*?
* to have a wholehearted belief in God
* to have absolute and radical trust in God to do the impossible on our behalf
* to act on what we believe about Him and His Word
* to read and obey God’s Word unflinchingly
God's Word *says* it.
We *believe* it.
We *will do it*.
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FOCUS
In 5 areas: Have Faith in
* *WHO* God is - Divine *Person* and *Presence*
* His *Nature*
* His *Character*
* WHAT Got can do - Divine *Power*
* His *Work*
* His *Ability*
* His *WORD* - Divine *Wisdom*
* His *Instruction*
* His *Assurance*
* His *Discipline*
His Word is *flawless*, *infallible* and *inerrant*.
* His *WILL* - Divine *Guidance*
* His *Command* = *Love*
* His Commission = *Go*
* His Cry (prayer) = *Unite*
* His *Concern* = for our Good (Rom.
8:28)
* His *WAY* - Divine *Direction*
* His Way is *Perfect* - 2 Sam 22:31; Psa 18:30
* His Way is *Higher* - Isa 55:8-9
* His ways are *Just* - Deut 32:4
!! David's Prayer:
“Show me Your ways, O Lord, teach me Your paths; guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Saviour, and my hope is in You all day long (Psalm 25:4–5)
Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name (Psalm 86:11)
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CALLING
We are called to:
* *Walk* in Faith – with Courage and Confidence
* *Live* by Faith - with Assurance
* *Serve* with Faith - with Perseverance
* *Die* in Faith = with Endurance
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SOURCE OF FAITH
Where does faith come from?
* *Faith comes* by hearing, and hearing by the word of God (Rom 10:17)
* We must read, study, meditate, act on God’s Word
* *Faith is built up* as we pray in the Spirit: speak in tongues (Jude 20)
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IMPORTANCE OF FAITH
* *With* Faith, we will *please God*
* because "faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see" (Heb.
11:1)
* *Without* Faith, we can *never please God*
* “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him" (Heb 11:6)
- If we *don't believe* God, we will *never obey* Him.
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MANDATE
*God expects His people to live by faith* (Hab 2:4)
* Heb 2:4 - not by pride or greed
* Rom 1:17 - in His righteousness, not ours
* Gal 3:11 - being justified by Christ, not by law
* Heb 10:37-38 - shall remain faithful (stand firm) to the end
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BENEFITS OF FAITH IN GOD
* Faith in God *brings* salvation, blessings, healing, breakthrough, signs, wonders, miracles, victory, rest, joy, peace, hope, strength, power, eternity in heaven, etc.
* Faith in God *eliminates* fear and confusion, doubt and speculation, uncertainty and indecisiveness.
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A MATTER OF CHOICE
Faith is a *choice of the heart*:
* to /trust/ God completely and /hold on/ to His promises or to /reject/ Him and His Word
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RESULTS OF TRUE FAITH
True Faith in God will lead to *true confession and declaration*.
* We confess what we believe in our heart
* We receive what we believe and ask of God
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BIBLICAL EXAMPLES
* Jairus (Mark 5:23)
* Woman with the issue of blood (Mark 5:25-34)
* Bartimaeus (Mark 10:51)
* Man with leprosy (Matt 8:2)
* Centurion (Matt 8:8)
Mark 11:12-14, 20-25
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FAITH ROBBERS
What will defeat you or rob you of God's blessings?
* Fear and Anxiety, Doubt and Unbelief, etc.
* Wrong thinking, Wrong believing and Wrong talking
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RESULT OF HAVING FAITH IN GOD
* *God* will be /exalted, glorified and magnified/.
* *You* will be blessed/.
* *You* will be a blessing to many.
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APPLICATION
* *Trust* God completely: “With Him all things are possible.”
* *Believe* that God will *hear* your prayer and *meet* your need
* *Live right* and *speak positively* with faith
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