David Macdonald - December 29th 2024

Northbrook Bible Chapel

What Is Faith? (Not!) Faith is not a head-in-the-sand and denying the obvious Faith is not anti-intellectual. Faith is not a stained-glass, dreamy escapism. Faith is not some motivational seminar with self-relaxation and self-confidence… Faith is not a power of positive mental attitude thing. The Prominence of Faith – Hebrews 11 Vs. 8 – By faith Abraham… went out not knowing where he was going… Vs. 11 – By faith even Sarah herself received the ability to conceive Vs. 17 – By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac Vs. 21 ­­– By faith Jacob, as he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph Vs. 24 – By faith Moses, … refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter Vs. 30 – By faith the walls of Jericho fell down Vs. 31 – By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish Vs. 32 - Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets And what more shall I say? For time will fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets, (33) who by faith conquered kingdoms, performed acts of righteousness, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, (34) quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, from weakness were made strong, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. Heb 11:32-34 NASB Matt 6 - 15 How to Grow Your Faith in 2025 Cultivate Your Faith – the scriptures say: Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God (Christ) – Rom 10:17. Confess Your Faith – Romans 10:9 – If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord… Congregate with friends of faith – find friends who speak the Word of God into your life and get you excited spiritually. Friends of faith are critical. Do one thing – Pick something and get involved Opportunities – prayer meeting, Ladies Study, Men’s Study, Rejoice…. Become a “specialist” Luke 10:38-42 Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. (39) And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. (40) But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me." (41) But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, (42) but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her."