The most unlikely person in Israel to be called a person of great faith, a Roman centurion, was the very person Jesus said had greater faith than he had up to this point. This man followed five simple principles of faith that you and I can use to grow our faith, too:
• Faith begins with a reality check – there are things you cannot control.
• Faith begins by asking. Pray and ask. Keep asking. Ask according to God’s word.
• Faith begins with humility.
• Faith involves understanding the authority of God’s word over circumstances.
• Great faith starts with great love – use your faith for other people!
“The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It’s our handle on what we can’t see.” Hebrews 11:1 (MSG)
Faith is the currency of the Kingdom of God. We need faith to enter the Kingdom, and indeed, every transaction requires faith. How Firm a Foundation is a series of sermons which examines tales of faith in the New Testament. These are real stories, with elements to emulate and mistakes to learn from. You will walk away with a realistic view of faith and practical principles for everyday life.
The most unlikely person in Israel to be called a person of great faith, a Roman centurion, was the very person Jesus said had greater faith than he had up to this point. This man followed five simple principles of faith that you and I can use to grow our faith, too:
• Faith begins with a reality check – there are things you cannot control.
• Faith begins by asking. Pray and ask. Keep asking. Ask according to God’s word.
• Faith begins with humility.
• Faith involves understanding the authority of God’s word over circumstances.
• Great faith starts with great love – use your faith for other people!
“The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It’s our handle on what we can’t see.” Hebrews 11:1 (MSG)
Faith is the currency of the Kingdom of God. We need faith to enter the Kingdom, and indeed, every transaction requires faith. How Firm a Foundation is a series of sermons which examines tales of faith in the New Testament. These are real stories, with elements to emulate and mistakes to learn from. You will walk away with a realistic view of faith and practical principles for everyday life.
