"Unstoppable Faith"
September 11, 2022 | Pastor Charles P. Akins, Sr.
Passage: Daniel 3:12-19
Introduction:
We live in a day of great uncertainty! In fact, if there is anything which appears to be certain, it would be uncertainty. (The economy, civil unrest, equality) As a result, many feel lost, weary, or burdened down, and some hopeless.
Proposition:
The reasoning behind this feeling of uncertainty stems directly from failure to trust in the correct individual/power.
And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.
Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
The key, you must Believe!!!
Body:
Saints, Have faith in God:
- In the Blood of the Lamb of God
- In the Lamb of God – The Gospel of Jesus Christ life, Death, Burial, and Resurrection
- In the Promises of God
- In the Word of God
- In the Plans of God
Saints, “Have Faith in God!!!” And the goal is to have “Unstoppable Faith!”
Unstoppable - that cannot be stopped or surpassed; unbeatable:
boisterous, buoyant, ebullient, rebellious, determined, dogged, ferocious, fierce, harsh, implacable, inexorable, rigorous, ruthless, singleminded, uncompromising, unforgiving, unrelenting, unyielding, incessant, nonstop
Faith: is
- confidence or trust in a person or thing: faith in another's ability.
- belief that is not based on proof
- belief in God or in the doctrines or teachings of religion
- belief in anything, as a code of ethics, standards of merit, etc
- a system of religious belief
- the obligation of loyalty or fidelity to a person, promise, engagement, etc
Our faith is a catalyst for peace:
- Faith exceeds our circumstances!
- Trust surpasses fear
- Belief rises above our limitations
What are the components of Faith:
- Humility to place your situation in the hands of God
- Unwavering trust in God, His Word, and promises
- Knowledge of God’s character
- You must know intimately about a person to trust them
- Understanding of God’s character
- You must understand how God’s character effects his decisions
- Knowledge of God’s Word, and promises
- You can’t stand on or trust what you don’t know
- Experience trusting God (short-term/extensive) Isaiah, Daniel…
What prevents prayers from being answered more than anything else, unbelief!
What causes us to lose hope, become depressed, discouraged, and weak, unbelief!
We believe in our circumstances, jobs, people, and the words of men!
But why do we find it so hard to believe in God?
God often uses circumstances to show us where our trust/relationship are.
Some, like David, learn, repent, and improve.
Others, like Jonah, sit under the shadow of God’s protection continuing to complain.
Some things Men tend to base their faith upon are as follows:
- Their faithfulness to God
- Their relationship with God/position
- Their perceived importance to God or men
- The actual circumstances they face
- The type of circumstances they face (healing vs jobs, or resource needs)
Philippians told us, “But my God shall supply all of your need according to…
We need “Unstoppable Faith” to combat our enemy! To strengthen our spirit! To encourage our souls!
The enemy coerces us to focus on the natural rather the spiritual.
We are spiritual beings have a natural experience, not a natural being having a spiritual experience.
We will live forever!
Saints, “Have Faith in God!!!” “Unstoppable Faith!”
Who is this God of whom I speak?
He is the true Master of all Universes!
He is El Shaddai, God Almighty!
He fashioned the human body such that billions of neurons are connected to the brain. The Central Nervous System, which collects sensory information, process information, and sends out motor signals enabling the movement and control of the body exists because we were created!
The human brain contains approximately 80 billion neurons!
And then there is the ocean…
Scientists use such explanations as the Hydraulic Cycle, and the proximity of the Moon and Sun to the earth as reasonings for the waters being kept at bay.
The reality of zero gravity in space, the pull of the solar system and the like are proof of the majesty and power of God!
Think about how intricately detailed a mind having 80 billion neurons must be.
How mathematically precise the calculations are that keep the sun and moon at the appropriate distance so as not to destroy the earth!
These are just two instances of the proof of the power of God!
For we trust not in ourselves, not in money, neither in men!
We trust in the God of salvation! Creator of the Universes, Galaxies, and planets!
The Way Maker, Miracle Worker, Promise Keeper, the Light In the Darkness!
The Healer, Deliverer, Savior, Lord, and King!
Saints, “Have Faith in God!!!” “Unstoppable Faith!”
God never promised us that every day would be roses! In fact, it is the opposite of that.
In Isaiah 54:17 we are told that weapons shall form against us, but they will not prosper, or prevent us from achieving God’s goals for us, the glory and honor of God!
Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.
We are guaranteed to have to face opposition for Christ’s sake! Jesus warned us that the world will hate us! It will oppose us, even kill some of us!
But I am reminded that the Word says in:
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Everything of this world will one day cease! Yet we will live on!
How we live, whether in life and in the Glory of the Lord, or in death and Hell is up to each of us!
Which is worth more to you? Yes you!
The things, temporal pleasures, trinkets, and bobbles of earth, or your eternal resting place?
You have a soul, which is why you are aware of what I am speaking, and you must spend eternity somewhere!
James 1 reminds us that people who vacillate in their faith should not expect to receive anything from God! Why?
Heb 11:6 tells us that without faith it is impossible to please God!
Today I want to throw out the challenge to each of us to seek out, and to obtain “Unstoppable Faith”!
Every person in the Word who demonstrates great faith was rewarded in one way or another!
They received what they requested and or they were justified and glorified by God!
Conclusion:
Its time out for worrying, it is time to trust in God!
If you want to live in peace, trust in the Peace Maker!
God is the “Undisputed Every Weight Champion”, Is there anything too hard for God?
Remember Mark 9:23 Saints, all things are possible to them which believe!
**“Don’t lower God’s Power to the level of your faith. Instead, raise your faith to the Level of the Infinite Power of God!”
You are nor waiting on God!!! God is waiting for you to Believe!!!!!