| Pastor Dale O’Shields | Church of the Redeemer | June 22 & 23, 2019

#8 BUILDING A FOUNDATION OF FAITH - PT 2 Hebrews 11:1-2; Hebrews 11:6

1. Faith is ____________________ in God.

Hebrews 11:1 (GNT) To have faith is to be sure of the things we hope for, to be certain of the things we cannot see.

To be a person of faith we must possess confidence in God’s:

‣ Nature.

‣ Word.

‣ Integrity.

‣ Ability.

‣ Availability.

2. Faith changes the way we _____________ and

___________.

Here are 10 benefits of faith:

‣ Faith challenges our “status quo.”

1 Peter 1:13 (NLT) So prepare your minds for action...

‣ Faith enables us to overcome insecurity and fear.

‣ Faith changes our outlook on life.

‣ Faith motivates us to obey God.

‣ Faith gives us internal fortitude.

‣ Faith connects us to God’s promises and power.

‣ Faith transforms our perspective.

‣ Faith helps us to help others.

‣ Faith prompts us to pray.

‣ Faith encourages us when we have to wait.

3. Faith is ___________________.

What must we do to develop our faith?

‣ _______________ to be a person of faith.

‣ _______________ in your faith development.

Romans 10:17 (NLT) So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.

‣ Expose yourself to the ______________ ___________________.

‣ ___________ ______, don’t lose it.