Mark 11:22
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, and we can obtain faith in God by reading His Word.
Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of having faith in God, explaining that faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. He points out that everyone has faith, whether in people or material things, but human faith can often lead to disappointment. In contrast, faith in God is steadfast and reliable, as God has never failed. Smith encourages believers to cultivate their faith through the study of God's Word, drawing parallels to how expertise in any field strengthens confidence. Ultimately, he calls for a deeper trust in God, especially during challenging times.
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"HAVE FAITH IN GOD"
I. WHAT IS FAITH?
A. Substance of things hoped for, evidence of things not seen.
B. Jani says new call for Christians.
C. Believing before you see.
1. Seeing is believing.
2. Faith says believing in seeing.
II. EVERYONE HAS FAITH.
A. Faith in men.
1. Banks.
2. Doctors.
B. Faith in material things.
1. Came into Church this morning.
2. Got family into car.
III. HAVE FAITH IN GOD.
A. If you can have faith in man.
B. Man will fail.
1. Banks can fail.
C. God has never failed.
1. Sometimes faith receives supreme test.
IV. HOW TO OBTAIN THIS FAITH IN GOD.
A. Reading His Word.
B. The more you study engineering the greater your faith is in it.
C. Man on ice.
Sermon Outline
- What is Faith?
- Substance of things hoped for, evidence of things not seen
- Believing before you see
- Seeing is believing
- Faith says believing in seeing
Key Quotes
“Faith says believing in seeing.” — Chuck Smith
“God has never failed.” — Chuck Smith
“Sometimes faith receives supreme test.” — Chuck Smith
Application Points
- We should have faith in God, not just in material things that can fail.
- Reading His Word is essential to obtaining faith in God.
- Faith in God is a guarantee of success, unlike faith in men and material things.