Faith is
E.A. Johnston teaches that faith is the confident trust in God's promises and power, even when circumstances seem impossible.
In this devotional sermon, E.A. Johnston explores the true nature of faith as a steadfast trust in God's promises and power. Drawing from Hebrews 11:6, he emphasizes that faith is not just belief but active obedience and hope in the face of adversity. Johnston encourages believers to step out boldly, trusting that God can do the impossible. This message inspires listeners to deepen their trust in God regardless of life's challenges.
Full Transcript
My Bible says in Hebrews 11 6, but without faith it is impossible to please him And today friends, I'm gonna share with you what I believe faith is Faith is seeing the invisible Until it becomes visible Faith is trusting Jesus when there's no one else to trust Faith is believing what God says over what everybody else says Faith is hope in the blessed. Hope when you have no hope Faith is believing in God's promises Come hell or high water Faith is believing God's gonna do what he said he's gonna do faith is obedience and action Faith is going out on a limb for God when the lamb Is hanging by a thread and a storm is on the horizon Faith is doing what Jesus told you to do when family and friends have told you not to do it Faith is believe in God can still do the impossible in your impossible situation Faith is Facing adversity head-on When your head is on the chopping block Faith is believe in God can do the extraordinary with the ordinary Faith is believe in God is bigger than my biggest problem Faith is believe in God will answer prayer when prayers are only answer Faith is getting out on the water because Jesus is out on the water Faith is standing on the promises of God when there's nothing left to stand on
Sermon Outline
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I. Definition of Faith
- Faith is seeing the invisible until it becomes visible
- Faith is trusting Jesus when no one else can be trusted
- Faith is believing God's promises over all else
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II. Characteristics of Faith
- Faith is hope when there is no hope
- Faith is obedience and action
- Faith is standing on God's promises in adversity
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III. Faith in Action
- Faith involves going out on a limb for God despite opposition
- Faith faces adversity head-on
- Faith believes God can do the impossible in impossible situations
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IV. The Power of Faith
- Faith believes God is bigger than any problem
- Faith trusts God will answer prayers even when answers seem delayed
- Faith steps out boldly because Jesus leads the way
Key Quotes
“Faith is seeing the invisible until it becomes visible.” — E.A. Johnston
“Faith is believing God's gonna do what he said he's gonna do come hell or high water.” — E.A. Johnston
“Faith is standing on the promises of God when there's nothing left to stand on.” — E.A. Johnston
Application Points
- Trust God's promises even when circumstances seem impossible.
- Take obedient action in faith despite opposition or fear.
- Stand firm on God's word when you feel you have nothing else to hold onto.