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  DEEP FAITH
  by Charles E. Cowman
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Summary: True faith is developed through testing and trusting in God's
goodness, even in difficult circumstances.

Topics: "Trials And Faith", "Spiritual Guidance"
Scripture References: Psalm 107:23, Matthew 14:29, Mark 4:39, Hebrews 11:1, James 1:3

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Charles E. Cowman preaches about the importance of facing trials and
challenges in life, comparing them to sailing in the sea where every
wind, whether north, south, east, or west, can lead us towards a blessed
destination if we keep our faith strong. He emphasizes the need to seek
God's guidance and protection in the midst of life's storms, quoting an
old Cornishman's prayer to be sent out to the deep waters where victory
can be achieved. Cowman also highlights the significance of having
genuine faith that endures trials, as mere fair-weather faith is
insufficient.

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"They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great
waters; these see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep"
(Ps. 107:23, 24).

He is but an apprentice and no master in the art, who has not learned
that every wind that blows is fair for Heaven. The only thing that helps
nobody, is a dead calm. North or south, cast or west, it matters not,
every wind may help towards that blessed port. Seek one thing only: keep
well out to sea, and then have no fear of stormy winds. Let our prayer
be that of an old Cornishman: "O Lord, send us out to sea--out in the
deep water. Here we are so close to the rocks that the first bit of
breeze with the devil, we are all knocked to pieces. Lord, send us out
to sea--out in the deep water, where we shall have room enough to get a
glorious victory."--Mark Guy Pearse.

Remember that we have no more faith at any time than we have in the hour
of trial. All that will not bear to be tested is mere carnal confidence.
Fair-weather faith is no faith.--C. H. Spurgeon

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/charles-e-cowman/deep-faith/
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