22nd July 2018 - God Strongly Supports Those Who Have Faith In Him.
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Summary
The sermon centers on the assurance that God strongly supports those who maintain faith in Him. Drawing from Isaiah 40, the message emphasizes that God is the all-powerful Creator who does not tire, and those who wait upon Him will receive renewed strength. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's unending power and provision.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
How King Asa began with trust in GodKing Asa began his reign by doing what was right, commanding Judah to seek the Lord, and relying on God to defeat a massive army.
How Asa shifted from God to self-relianceLater in life, when faced with a smaller trial, Asa relied on his wealth and made political treaties instead of depending on God.
The sad end of a life lived without faithWhen Asa became sick, he turned only to physicians instead of seeking the Lord, and ultimately died in unbelief.
Fixing our eyes on Jesus to overcomeBelievers are called to overcome the world not by human strength, but by fixing their eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith.Hebrews 12:1
Being a fragrance of Christ rather than a stench of prideInstead of leaving behind a legacy of pride like Asa, believers are called to let Christ triumph over them so their lives become a sweet aroma.
God looking for a remnant of faithThroughout history, while the world is full of compromise, God has searched for a small number of people who will stand fully on His side.
Caleb's wholehearted devotionGod and Moses both testified that Caleb had a different spirit and followed the Lord fully, earning his inheritance in the promised land.Numbers 14:24
Timothy's sincere faithThe Holy Spirit and Apostle Paul testified to the genuine, sincere faith found in Timothy, who committed himself fully to God's work.2 Timothy 1:5
Jacob finishing well in dependenceUnlike Asa who ended in independence, Jacob ended his life as a worshiper leaning on his staff, depending completely on God.Genesis 47:31
The warning against trusting in manScripture warns believers to stop regarding man whose breath is in his nostrils, pointing instead to our absolute need for God's breath.Isaiah 2:22
Depending on Christ as the life-giving spiritJust as Jesus breathed on His disciples to receive the Holy Spirit, believers must rely on Christ as the life-giving spirit to stand steadfast until the end.1 Corinthians 15:45
