Faith Can Change Any Situation
Faith has the power to change any situation and overcome the world.
Charles E. Cowman preaches on the power of faith in overcoming the challenges of the world. He emphasizes the importance of vigilance in maintaining faith and not allowing anything to steal our victory and peace. Cowman encourages believers to constantly assess their spiritual temperature and to resolutely put their faith in God, even in the face of defeat. He reminds the congregation that a moment of genuine faith can transform any situation, as God is always ready to turn defeat into victory for those who trust Him.
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"For every child of God overcomes the world: and the victorious principle which has overcome the world is our faith" (1 John 5:4, Weymouth).
At every turn in the road one can find something that will rob him of his victory and peace of mind, if he permits it. Satan is a long way from having retired from the business of deluding and ruining God's children if he can. At every milestone it is well to look carefully to the thermometer of one's experience, to see whether the temperature is well up.
Sometimes a person can, if he will, actually snatch victory from the very jaws of defeat, if he will resolutely put his faith up at just the right moment.
Faith can change any situation. No matter how dark it is, no matter what the trouble may be, a quick lifting of the heart to God in a moment of real, actual faith in Him, will alter the situation in a moment.
God is still on His throne, and He can turn defeat into victory in a second of time, if we really trust Him.
"God is mighty! He is able to deliver;
Faith can victor be in every trying hour;
Fear and care and sin and sorrow be defeated
By our faith in God's almighty, conquering power.
"Have faith in God, the sun will shine,
Though dark the clouds may be today;
His heart has planned your path and mine,
Have faith in God, have faith alway."
"When one has faith, one does not retire; one stops the enemy where he finds him." --Marshal Foch
Sermon Outline
- Faith Overcomes the World
- The Enemy is Still Active
- Faith Can Turn Defeat into Victory
- God can turn defeat into victory in a moment
- We must put our faith in God at the right moment
Key Quotes
“For every child of God overcomes the world: and the victorious principle which has overcome the world is our faith (1 John 5:4, Weymouth)” — Charles E. Cowman
“When one has faith, one does not retire; one stops the enemy where he finds him.” — Charles E. Cowman
“Have faith in God, the sun will shine, Though dark the clouds may be today;” — Charles E. Cowman
Application Points
- We must be vigilant and trust in God to overcome the enemy.
- Faith can turn defeat into victory in a moment, if we put our faith in God at the right moment.
- We can snatch victory from defeat by resolutely putting our faith up at the right moment.