Faith:Faith:A Lesson from theA Lesson from the

Mustard SeedMustard Seed

Matthew 17:18-20Matthew 17:18-20

Power of FaithPower of Faith

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Grows to size of a tree – Matthew 13:31Grows to size of a tree – Matthew 13:31 Small amount of faith = great resultsSmall amount of faith = great results Best example of this is the apostle PaulBest example of this is the apostle Paul The story of Paul shows the power of The story of Paul shows the power of

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Power Behind the FaithPower Behind the Faith

What is behind this faith?What is behind this faith? Based on Jesus being the Son of GodBased on Jesus being the Son of God Matthew 16:13-18Matthew 16:13-18

Power Behind the FaithPower Behind the Faith

Matthew 16:13-18Matthew 16:13-18

When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying,disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am? So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.

Power Behind the FaithPower Behind the Faith

What is behind this faith?What is behind this faith? Based on Jesus being the Son of GodBased on Jesus being the Son of God Matthew 16:13-18Matthew 16:13-18 That rock = confession of Jesus as That rock = confession of Jesus as

Christ and Son of GodChrist and Son of God Idea also conveyed in 1 Corinthians Idea also conveyed in 1 Corinthians

3:11 & John 14:63:11 & John 14:6

Application of the LessonApplication of the Lesson

Strong faith gives ability to deal with Strong faith gives ability to deal with difficult ordealsdifficult ordeals

Philippians 4:6-7 and 1 Peter 5:7Philippians 4:6-7 and 1 Peter 5:7 Hebrews 11 list people with a strong faithHebrews 11 list people with a strong faith

– Noah built the ark, even though he had never Noah built the ark, even though he had never seen rain (vs 7)seen rain (vs 7)

– Abraham offered Isaac, even though he wasn’t Abraham offered Isaac, even though he wasn’t told why (vs 17-19)told why (vs 17-19)

– Walls of Jericho fell down, even though no Walls of Jericho fell down, even though no logical reason to march around them (vs 30)logical reason to march around them (vs 30)

Application of the LessonApplication of the Lesson

Strong faith helps to follow hard Strong faith helps to follow hard commands of Godcommands of God

Ananias had a hard command to follow Ananias had a hard command to follow – Acts 9:10-18Acts 9:10-18

Hard command – marriage/ divorce/ Hard command – marriage/ divorce/ remarriage issueremarriage issue

Easy command for one = hard Easy command for one = hard command for anothercommand for another

All commands of God can be followedAll commands of God can be followed

Application of the LessonApplication of the Lesson

Homosexual can overcome if they have faithHomosexual can overcome if they have faith An alcoholic can overcome if they have faithAn alcoholic can overcome if they have faith 1 Corinthians 6:9-111 Corinthians 6:9-11

““Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.”Spirit of our God.”

Overcame sins through faithOvercame sins through faith

Application of the LessonApplication of the Lesson

Can not move mountains, but still can Can not move mountains, but still can accomplish great things with our faithaccomplish great things with our faith

Save our own soulsSave our own souls– Obeying God’s commandObeying God’s command– Serving Him all of our livesServing Him all of our lives– Matthew 7:21 & 1 Corinthians 9:24-27Matthew 7:21 & 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Help save the souls of othersHelp save the souls of others– Living our faith – James 2:14-16Living our faith – James 2:14-16– Motivating to teach others – 1 Peter 3:15Motivating to teach others – 1 Peter 3:15

ConclusionConclusion

Do you have a little faith?Do you have a little faith? Why not build on that faith?Why not build on that faith? Plan of salvationPlan of salvation

– Hear - Romans 10:17Hear - Romans 10:17– Believe - John 3:18Believe - John 3:18– Repent - Acts 17:30Repent - Acts 17:30– Confess - Matthew 10:32-33Confess - Matthew 10:32-33– Baptized - Acts 22:16Baptized - Acts 22:16– Live faithfully - Revelation 2:10Live faithfully - Revelation 2:10