Releasing Faith: The Power of Confession and Action
Summary
In this sermon, I learned about the importance of faith and how to release it biblically. I was reminded that as a believer, I should not just swallow everything that is said, but rather, I should check it against the Word of God. This is part of growing in faith. I also learned that to approach God, I need to be fully persuaded based on His promise, approach Him with confidence and boldness, and do so through prayer. The sermon also emphasized the importance of releasing faith, not just exercising it. I was taught that exercising faith will take me to a point where I am called upon to release that faith, which is given to me by God.
The sermon also touched on the importance of being doers of the Word and practicing our faith on a daily basis. I was reminded that as a believer, my profession is to hold fast to the confession of my faith. This involves constantly reminding my mind of what the Bible says about me and holding fast to that confession. I was also reminded to start my day, live my day, and end my day with thanksgiving, as this keeps me constantly connected to the throne of grace.
Key takeaways:
- Faith is not just about believing, but also about releasing that belief through actions and words. This is a crucial aspect of faith that Jesus took time to teach. (#!!39:33!!)
- The operation of God's faith works by first believing in your heart and speaking with your mouth. The words that come out are not just the Word of God, but also our own words of faith. (#!!42:44!!)
- Confession is not just to impress others or a formula to get what we want. It is for our own mind, to help it align with the Word of God and think in line with our new life in Christ. (#!!10:58!!)
- The act of renewing our minds is not just about adopting a new way of thinking, but also about making our minds like being born again. This involves using the Word of God, confession, meditation, and exercising our faith. (#!!10:10!!)
- God's mercy prevails over justice. Even when we are supposed to get judgment, His mercy overrules. This is why we confess and stay constantly connected to Him. (#!!07:56!!)
Study Guide
Takeaways from the Sermon:
1. Faith is released through words and actions. It is important to believe in your heart and speak with your mouth. This is how God's faith operates. We are born again and have God's faith given to us because God loves us and wants us to be overcomers. ([39:46])
2. We are called to practice our faith daily. As believers, we are to hold fast to our confession of faith. This confession keeps us constantly connected to the throne of grace. ([31:20])
3. Our mind can often be our own enemy in our faith walk. We need to constantly remind ourselves of who we are in Christ and align our thoughts with God's point of view. This will lead to great success in our spiritual journey. ([11:11])
Bible Reading:
1. Mark 11:22-24
2. Acts 14:7-10
3. Psalm 107:1-2
Observation Questions:
1. What does Jesus teach about faith in Mark 11:22-24?
2. In Acts 14:7-10, how does Paul demonstrate the power of faith?
3. What does Psalm 107:1-2 tell us about the importance of confession in our faith?
Interpretation Questions:
1. How does Jesus' teaching in Mark 11:22-24 relate to the concept of releasing faith through words and actions?
2. How does Paul's action in Acts 14:7-10 demonstrate the practice of faith?
3. How does Psalm 107:1-2 support the idea of holding fast to our confession of faith?
Application Questions:
1. How can you apply the principle of releasing faith through words and actions in your daily life?
2. What steps can you take to practice your faith daily and hold fast to your confession of faith?
3. How can you align your thoughts with God's point of view to overcome negative thoughts and deception?
4. When was the last time you experienced a struggle in your faith walk? How can you apply the lessons from these scriptures to overcome such struggles in the future?
5. How can you become a blessing for humanity by practicing your faith and holding fast to your confession of faith?
Devotional
Day 1: Practicing Faith Daily
We are called to be doers of the word, practicing our faith on a daily basis. This practice is not just about our professions or our secular work, but about our spiritual growth in the kingdom of God. Holding fast to our confession of faith, we remind ourselves daily of the truth of God's word and His promises to us ([03:48]).
Hebrews 10:23 - "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful."
Reflection: How can you practice your faith more intentionally in your daily life?
Day 2: Releasing Faith Through Words and Actions
Faith is not just about belief, but also about action. Jesus taught us that we must not only believe in our hearts, but also speak with our mouths and act on our faith. This is how God's faith works in us, and how we can become overcomers in Christ ([39:46]).
Mark 11:23 - "Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them."
Reflection: What actions can you take today to demonstrate your faith?
Day 3: God's Mercy Endures Forever
One of the core attributes of God is His enduring mercy. Even when we are imperfect and deserving of judgment, His mercy prevails. By confessing this truth daily, we stay connected to His throne of grace ([07:10]).
Exodus 34:6 - "And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, 'The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.'"
Reflection: How have you experienced God's mercy in your life recently?
Day 4: Renewing Your Mind
Our minds are powerful tools that can either help or hinder our spiritual growth. By renewing our minds with the word of God, we can align our thoughts with His truth and live out our faith more effectively ([06:59]).
Romans 12:2 - "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."
Reflection: What steps can you take to renew your mind with God's word?
Day 5: The Power of Confession
Confession is not just about impressing others or following a formula. It's about declaring who we are in Christ and reminding ourselves of His promises. Through confession, we can strengthen our faith and prepare ourselves for the blessings God has in store for us ([11:42]).
Proverbs 18:21 - "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits."
Reflection: What truths about God and yourself do you need to confess today?
Quotes
1. "One of the core attributes of God, he himself says in Exodus 34, I am the Lord of Mercy. In James, it says Mercy prevails over Justice. That means he, by nature, is a just God. He can anytime judge. If he starts judging all of us, because none of us are perfect, then we will not be able to stand. But he loves us, so his Mercy overrules even where you are supposed to get judgment." 06:59
2. "Jesus is giving a definition of the operation of God's faith, how it works. God's faith works by you first believing in your heart and speaking with your mouth. And you have to remember The Words which come out there when Jesus says he simply said word that doesn't mean yes only the word of God, word of God." 39:33
3. "We are called to practice our faith because the Bible says Jesus being the high priest and apostle of our faith it says hold fast to your profession. As a believer, you may be secularly having all kinds of work as your profession... but in the spiritual realm, in the kingdom of God, you have a profession and my profession is the same, that is holding fast to the confession of our faith." 03:11
4. "Persuasion comes, yeah you can get other people's persuasion when you are struggling, others can come and persuade, come on man by how others can persuade you by telling their testimony of good things not bad things... Persuasion is you develop that by yourself on a daily basis persuade yourself I may not understand, see God a lot of people think I have to understand everything first that's how the world trains us." 27:33
5. "When you confess loudly, say these things more than for others sake you are telling for your own sake for your mind. The word in Romans the 12th chapter says we are not conformed to this world but be a transform how by renewing of your mind by the word of God." 09:28
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