Memory Verse
"But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11:6
BIBLE PASSAGE: Hebrews 11:1-16
INTRODUCTION
Faith is very important to Christians. It makes us behave as if we have got something that we expect but which we really have not got but we know it would surely come. In the Christian race, we cannot do without it. In actual fact, every one of us exhibits a measure of faith but, perhaps for many, not as much as the patriarchs. With it, they obtained a good report, escaped death and were declared righteous. God wants our faith to increase continually. With it, we will easily get to the height which He has prepared for us physically, spiritually, financially, in our marriage, in our ministry and materially - Hebrews 11: 1.
OUTLINES
1. HOW TO OBTAIN FAITH
2. HOW CAN OUR FAITH INCREASE CONTINUOUSLY?
HOW TO OBTAIN FAITH
Jesus is the Author and Finisher of our faith - Hebrews 12:2. Faith is produced by reading, hearing or studying the word of God and obeying it. Faith comes when we remember the things that God has done for us in the past and we share our testimonies -1 Sam.17:37. Being a gift of God, we can also obtain faith by asking in prayers Luke 17:5; Romans 12:3; Ephesians 4:7; 1 Cor.12:7, 9, 11; Acts 8:12; Rom.10:14-17; John 20:31; 2Tim.3:15.
HOW CAN OUR FAITH INCREASE CONTINUOUSLY?
It is important that our faith increases every day. This can be so if we study the word of God the more so that we can receive more revelations from Him. We must also pray persistently to God to increase our faith. Another important thing is that we must be determined to stay out of sin and obey the word of God. We must also be prepared to confess and demonstrate our faith always and everywhere. Finally, we must separate ourselves from unbelievers and the ways of the world and be prepared to go all out for JesusPs.119:18; Heb.11:13; 1 Thess.5:17; Luke 18:1; James 1:21-22; Jam.2: 17 -18; GaI.2:20; 1 John 2: 15; James 4:4; Romans 8:35-39.
CONCLUSION
What has faith accomplished for you? Thank the Lord for them and ask Him to increase your faith everyday till you meet Him in glory.
QUESTIONS
1. What is faith?
2. How is faith obtained?
3. How can we increase our faith?
BLESSED WEEK WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
MONDAY: Isaiah 28:16 - Jesus is tasted and sure. Believe in Him and lean not on your own understanding.
TUESDAY: Jude 1:3 - In this perverse generation, earnestly contend for the faith of the true Gospel.
WEDNESDAY: Luke 22:32 - In the midst of temptations or adversity, do not allow your faith to fail. .
THURSDAY: Luke 17:5 - Ask the Lord to increase your faith.
FRIDAY: Matthew 17:19-20 - With faith comes power to heal.
SATURDAY: Galatians 2:20 - Live by the faith of Jesus and let His soul have pleasure in you.
SUNDAY: Acts 14:27 - Ask the Lord to open the door of faith in every dark parts of the world.
