An Unstoppable Force (7 of 7)
Series: Unstoppable
Jim Perdue
Mark 9:14-29
Today, we conclude our series entitled, Unstoppable: 40 days of breakthrough faith, but really this is the beginning of all that God will do through it. He has already done some amazing things this summer and no doubt He has some incredible things in store for us.
God created you to be an unstoppable force. Not to be continually discouraged by situations and defeated by sin. The Bible tells us that we have the victory, that we are overcomers, that ''Greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world.'' How can you and I live a life like that? There's only one way...by faith. Faith is an unstoppable force when empowered by God!
In Mark 9:14-29, Jesus reveals the power of faith. He says here in verse 23, ''All things are possible for one who believes.'' Other places in Scripture Jesus says, ''And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.'' (Matthew 21:22) In John 15:7 Jesus says, ''If you abide in Me and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you.''
*Now that is an incredibly powerful statement. It's dangerous to build an entire doctrine, teaching or belief off just one phrase or verse in Scripture. Some things are systematically revealed through several passages; i.e., the Trinity. So I don't want you to hear me say today that faith gives us the ability to tell God what to do, like He's our holy bellhop at our beck and call. I reject the teachings and doctrine of the word of faith movement that says if you're sick and speak the word of faith you will be made well; if you're poor, if you're hurting, etc. You don't find that in Scripture.*
*But I also don't want to be guilty or ignoring or minimizing the power of faith as revealed in Scripture. It is clear that Jesus places a huge emphasis on the power of faith. Yes, conditions are based upon this faith and yes we must pray according to the will of God. But belie ...
Series: Unstoppable
Jim Perdue
Mark 9:14-29
Today, we conclude our series entitled, Unstoppable: 40 days of breakthrough faith, but really this is the beginning of all that God will do through it. He has already done some amazing things this summer and no doubt He has some incredible things in store for us.
God created you to be an unstoppable force. Not to be continually discouraged by situations and defeated by sin. The Bible tells us that we have the victory, that we are overcomers, that ''Greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world.'' How can you and I live a life like that? There's only one way...by faith. Faith is an unstoppable force when empowered by God!
In Mark 9:14-29, Jesus reveals the power of faith. He says here in verse 23, ''All things are possible for one who believes.'' Other places in Scripture Jesus says, ''And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.'' (Matthew 21:22) In John 15:7 Jesus says, ''If you abide in Me and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you.''
*Now that is an incredibly powerful statement. It's dangerous to build an entire doctrine, teaching or belief off just one phrase or verse in Scripture. Some things are systematically revealed through several passages; i.e., the Trinity. So I don't want you to hear me say today that faith gives us the ability to tell God what to do, like He's our holy bellhop at our beck and call. I reject the teachings and doctrine of the word of faith movement that says if you're sick and speak the word of faith you will be made well; if you're poor, if you're hurting, etc. You don't find that in Scripture.*
*But I also don't want to be guilty or ignoring or minimizing the power of faith as revealed in Scripture. It is clear that Jesus places a huge emphasis on the power of faith. Yes, conditions are based upon this faith and yes we must pray according to the will of God. But belie ...
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