We believe that this year 2009 is our year of "GREAT SUFFICIENCY” in ALL areas of life and for the body of Christ globally according to 2 Corinthians 3:5 "..but our power and ability and sufficiency are from God". This year the body of Jesus Christ will be be able to win souls in their millions like never before, secondly, we will be blessed to be a blessing and thirdly we are possessing the gates of our enemies and eating the riches of the gentiles fulfilling Isaiah 60:1-22 in Jesus name, amen.
For us to become what God ordained for us, we need to know the subject of Faith - How It Works for us to truly enjoy what our heavenly Father has for us in the years ahead and for us to be blessed to be a blessing to our world and as a city set on hill that can not be hidden.
TOPIC: FAITH - HOW IT WORKS
Text scriptures: Hebrews 11:6; 2 cor 5:5-10
1. Who has Faith? the born-again believer. (Romans 10:6-17; 12:1-3; 1 John 5:1-5; Eph 2:8; 2 Thess 3:2)
2. Who can use Faith? Whosoever is looking to Jesus Christ? (Mark 11:23; Heb 4:2; Eph 6:16, 23; Acts 3:12, 16; Heb 11:6)
3. What is Faith?
a) Heb 11:1-3 substance; spiritual force. b) Romans 3:27 the law of faith. it is a law. a law is something that works every time.
4. Faith how is it released?
a) Words release power. (2 Cor 4:13-14; Mark 11:22-25; Proverbs 4:24; 12:18; 13:2; Psalms 89:34; 141:3; Luke 6:45; 17:6; Romans 10:8; James 1:26; 3:2-17). b) Action releases power. (James 1:22; John 3:21).
5. Faith – how is it developed?
a). Put the word first place. Make it final authority. 1. Whatever the word says I am, I am! 2. Whatever the word says I can do, I can do!
b). Meditate on the word. Meditation builds the capacity for faith.
c). Act on the word. Action builds faith.
d). Decide to live by faith (Galatians 3:11).
e). Decide to live by love (Galatians 5:6).
f). Receive Jesus as the developer of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). 1. Receive him as the developer of your faith the same way you received him as savior. 2. When faith begins to grow, Satan’s dominion begins to wane. Circumstances begin to yield and no longer look so overpowering.
g). Expect him to develop your faith anytime you put your faith on the line.
6. Faith is the servant of the believer (Luke 17:6-10).
a). The disciples said, increase our faith.
b). Jesus answered, use what you have; a servant is expected to do his work.
