Luke 8:22
Faith is the absolute essential to salvation, and we must increase our faith through hearing God's word.
Chuck Smith emphasizes the critical role of faith in salvation, asserting that without faith, it is impossible to please God. He challenges believers to examine their faith, noting that many trust in human means rather than divine promises, and questions whether they have enough faith for both small and significant matters. Smith highlights that true faith must manifest in actions, as demonstrated in the book of James, and calls for believers to seek an increase in their faith through the Word of God. Ultimately, he urges the congregation to reflect on the question, 'Where is your faith?'
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"WHERE IS YOUR FAITH?"
I. FAITH IS THE ABSOLUTE ESSENTIAL TO SALVATION.
A. "Without faith it is impossible to please God."
B. "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt."
C. John 3:16.
D. "Where is your faith?" We trust man more than God.
1. "I have great faith."
a. "Size of grain of mustard seed."
E. Many haven't enough faith for healing.
F. Many haven't enough faith for finances.
G. If you don't have enough faith for the little things how can you have enough for
salvation.
II. INWARD FAITH HAS AN OUTWARD EXPRESSION.
A. Hence question "Where is your faith?
B. James says "Show me your words."
C. These signs shall follow them.
1. Where is your faith.
III. "LORD INCREASE OUR FAITH."
A. "Faith cometh by hearing."
B. We don't read our Bibles enough.
C. I say and I can prove you can't be a Christian.
Sermon Outline
- Faith Is The Absolute Essential To Salvation points: - Without faith it is impossible to please God - Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt - John 3:16 - We trust man more than God
- Inward Faith Has An Outward Expression points: - Show me your words - These signs shall follow them - Where is your faith
- Lord Increase Our Faith points: - Faith cometh by hearing - We don't read our Bibles enough - I say and I can prove you can't be a Christian
Key Quotes
“Without faith it is impossible to please God.” — Chuck Smith
“Where is your faith?” — Chuck Smith
“Faith cometh by hearing.” — Chuck Smith
Application Points
- We should be willing to show others our faith through our actions.
- We need to read our Bibles more and listen to God's word to increase our faith.
- We must trust God more than man and have enough faith for the little things, let alone salvation.