According to Our Faith
The sermon emphasizes the importance of faith and prayer in receiving God's promises amidst life's uncertainties.
Charles E. Cowman preaches on the power of faith in receiving God's promises, emphasizing the importance of praying through until one is fully convinced of being heard and accepted by God. He encourages believers to focus on the unchanging nature of God's Word rather than the uncertainties of the world, reminding them that God fulfills His promises according to their faith. Just as God's Word is sure and unchanging, so is His faithfulness to bring about what He has spoken.
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"According to your faith be it unto you" (Matt. 9:29).
"Praying through" might be defined as praying one's way into full faith, emerging while yet praying into the assurance that one has been accepted and heard, so that one becomes actually aware of receiving, by firmest anticipation and in advance of the event, the thing for which he asks.
Let us remember that no earthly circumstances can hinder the fulfillment of His Word if we look steadfastly at the immutability of that Word and not at the uncertainty of this ever-changing world. God would have us believe His Word without other confirmation, and then He is ready to give us "according to our faith."
"When once His Word is past,
When He hath said , 'I will,' (Heb. 13:5)
The thing shall come at last;
God keeps His promise still." (2 Cor. 1:20)
The prayer of the Pentecostal age was like a cheque to be paid in coin over the counter. --Sir R. Anderson
"And God said...and it was so." (Gen. 1:9.)
Sermon Outline
- I points: - Understanding the concept of faith - The importance of prayer in developing faith - The role of anticipation in faith
- II points: - God's promises and their fulfillment - The immutability of God's Word - Trusting in God's timing
- III points: - Overcoming earthly circumstances - The significance of steadfast belief - Living in assurance of God's provision
- IV points: - The power of collective prayer - Examples from scripture - Encouragement to pray boldly
- V points: - Faith as a response to God's character - The relationship between faith and action - Living out our faith daily
Key Quotes
“According to your faith be it unto you.” — Charles E. Cowman
“When once His Word is past, When He hath said, 'I will,' the thing shall come at last.” — Charles E. Cowman
“And God said...and it was so.” — Charles E. Cowman
Application Points
- Pray consistently and expectantly, trusting in God's promises.
- Focus on God's unchanging nature to strengthen your faith.
- Engage in collective prayer to bolster your community's faith.