Speaking Faith: The Power of Our Words

Summary

Today begins a new journey into the power of faith-filled words, rooted in the truth that “you have what you say.” Standing together is more than a ritual; it’s a prophetic act, a declaration that we will stand on God’s word, not just today but in every season. The foundation is simple yet profound: have faith in God—not in people, politics, or possessions. Faith in God is the anchor that steadies us when life’s mountains seem immovable.

Jesus’ words in Mark 11 remind us that faith is not passive. We are called to speak to our mountains, not just walk around them or complain about them. The authority to move obstacles is in our mouths, but it is activated by faith in our hearts. Too often, we tolerate what we should be rebuking, allowing circumstances to linger because we’ve grown accustomed to their presence. But Jesus instructs us to speak, to declare, to believe, and to receive—even before we see the answer.

The story of the woman with the issue of blood in Mark 5 illustrates this principle. She had suffered for twelve years, but her breakthrough began with what she said to herself: “If I can just touch his garment, I will be healed.” Her faith was fueled by what she heard about Jesus, and her words aligned with her belief. This is a call to examine not just what we say to others, but what we say to ourselves. Our internal dialogue shapes our reality, and we are living at the level of our confession.

Faith must be fed and funded. Just as we need resources to make purchases in the natural, we need spiritual capital to make acquisitions in the kingdom. This comes from hearing the word, being in faith-filled environments, and continually making “faith payments” by speaking God’s promises over our lives. Even if the answer takes time, persistence in faith and confession accelerates the process.

Ultimately, the journey of faith is not just about believing in our hearts but confessing with our mouths. Salvation itself is received this way, and so are the promises of God. God is always asking, “What do you want me to do for you?” He moves in response to our faith-filled words. Let your heart and your mouth agree, and watch God do what only He can do.

Key Takeaways

- Faith in God, Not in Circumstances: Placing faith in anything other than God—be it people, systems, or resources—leads to instability and disappointment. True peace and confidence come when our trust is anchored in God’s unchanging character and promises, regardless of what the world around us looks like. This foundational faith is the starting point for every breakthrough. [03:52]

- Speak to Your Mountains: Mountains represent the obstacles and persistent problems in our lives. Jesus instructs us not to merely accept or tolerate these barriers, but to speak directly to them with authority. Our words, when aligned with faith, have the power to move what seems immovable, but silence or negative speech only allows those mountains to remain. [16:44]

- Your Internal Dialogue Shapes Your Reality: The conversations we have with ourselves are as powerful as the words we speak to others. The woman with the issue of blood was healed because she kept saying to herself that Jesus could heal her. What we repeatedly declare internally sets the boundaries of our experience—so let your self-talk be filled with faith, not fear or defeat. [19:11]

- Faith Must Be Fed and Funded: Just as we need resources to make purchases in the natural, we need to continually feed and fund our faith through hearing God’s word and being in faith-filled environments. When our faith is “funded,” we have the spiritual capital to acquire what God has promised. Without this, we enter spiritual battles unprepared and vulnerable. [23:51]

- Confession and Belief Work Together: The power of salvation and every promise of God is released when belief in the heart is matched by confession with the mouth. God responds to what we say in faith, not just what we feel or think. If our words and our hearts are in agreement, we give God permission to move in our lives in extraordinary ways. [44:57]

Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[01:07] - Standing as a Prophetic Act
[02:50] - Anticipation and Readiness for God’s Word
[03:52] - The Foundation: Have Faith in God
[05:07] - Encouraging Each Other to Trust God
[09:12] - The Power of Testimony and Response
[10:32] - Miracles Meet Miracles: Elizabeth and Mary
[12:18] - Defining Your Mountain
[16:44] - The Power of Speaking to Obstacles
[17:40] - The Weight of Our Words
[18:10] - Internal Dialogue vs. Public Confession
[19:11] - The Woman with the Issue of Blood
[19:56] - Feeding Your Faith for the Fight
[23:51] - Faith as Spiritual Currency
[25:38] - Making Faith Payments and Receiving Favor
[34:17] - Faith Has a Sound
[35:38] - The Dialect of Faith
[36:32] - Persistent Confession and Accelerated Breakthrough
[43:00] - The Prodigal Son: Asking and Receiving
[44:57] - Heart and Mouth Agreement
[45:43] - Invitation to Salvation, Rededication, and Membership
[52:27] - The Evidence of a Changed Life
[54:41] - Next Steps and Walking with God

Study Guide

Bible Study Discussion Guide: "You Have What You Say"

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### Bible Reading

Mark 11:22-24 (ESV)
> And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”

Mark 5:25-34 (ESV)
> And there was a woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years, and who had suffered much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was no better but rather grew worse. She had heard the reports about Jesus and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his garment. For she said, “If I touch even his garments, I will be made well.” And immediately the flow of blood dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease. And Jesus, perceiving in himself that power had gone out from him, immediately turned about in the crowd and said, “Who touched my garments?” ... And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.”

Romans 10:8-10 (ESV)
> But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.

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### Observation Questions

1. In Mark 11:22-24, what does Jesus say is required to move a mountain, and what role do our words play in this process?
2. According to the story of the woman with the issue of blood in Mark 5, what did she keep saying to herself, and how did that affect her actions? ([19:11])
3. In Romans 10:8-10, what two things are necessary for salvation, and how do they work together?
4. The sermon mentions that “faith must be fed and funded.” What are some ways the woman in Mark 5 “funded” her faith before her breakthrough? ([19:56])

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### Interpretation Questions

1. Why do you think Jesus emphasizes having faith in God rather than in people, politics, or possessions? How does this foundation affect the way we face challenges? ([03:52])
2. The sermon says, “We are living at the level of our confession.” What does this mean in practical terms for a believer’s daily life? ([18:10])
3. How does the internal dialogue (what we say to ourselves) compare in importance to what we say to others, according to the sermon and the story in Mark 5? ([19:11])
4. The pastor described faith as “spiritual capital” that must be “funded.” What are the dangers of trying to face spiritual battles without this “capital”? ([23:51])

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### Application Questions

1. The sermon challenges us to “speak to our mountains” instead of just tolerating them. What is one “mountain” in your life that you have been tolerating or complaining about, and what would it look like to start speaking to it in faith this week? ([16:44])
2. Think about your internal dialogue. What is something you regularly say to yourself that might be limiting your faith? How can you change that self-talk to align with God’s promises? ([18:10])
3. The woman with the issue of blood kept saying, “If I can just touch his garment, I will be healed.” What is one area where you need to start declaring God’s truth over your situation, even before you see the answer? ([19:11])
4. The sermon says, “Faith must be fed and funded.” What are some practical ways you can feed your faith this week—through what you listen to, who you spend time with, or what you read? ([19:56])
5. The pastor talked about making “faith payments” by continually speaking God’s promises. Is there a promise from God’s Word you need to start declaring daily? What is it, and how will you remind yourself to speak it? ([25:38])
6. Romans 10:9-10 shows that confession and belief work together. Is there an area where your heart and your mouth are not in agreement? What step can you take to bring them together? ([44:57])
7. The sermon ended with the reminder that God is always asking, “What do you want me to do for you?” If Jesus asked you that today, what would you say? Are you willing to ask Him boldly and specifically? ([44:04])

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Closing Prayer Suggestion:
Invite the group to pray that God would help them align their hearts and mouths, to feed their faith, and to boldly speak His promises over their lives and situations.

Devotional

Day 1: Have Faith in God, Not in Circumstances
To live a victorious life, it is essential to place your faith in God rather than in people, possessions, or your own abilities. When you anchor your trust in God, you are not swayed by the ups and downs of life, and you can stand firm even when everything else feels uncertain. Faith in God is the foundation that determines what you say and how you respond to challenges, and it is the starting point for seeing God move in your life. [03:52]

Mark 11:22-24 (ESV)
And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”

Reflection: What is one area of your life where you’ve been trusting in something or someone other than God? How can you intentionally shift your trust to God today?


Day 2: Speak to Your Mountain—Your Words Have Power
Mountains represent the obstacles, problems, or barriers in your life that seem insurmountable. Jesus teaches that you must not just tolerate these mountains or talk about them, but actively speak to them in faith, declaring God’s promises over your situation. The words you speak—both to others and to yourself—carry the power to move things, rebuke what doesn’t belong, and attract God’s blessings into your life. [16:44]

Proverbs 18:21 (ESV)
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.

Reflection: What is one “mountain” in your life that you’ve been tolerating or complaining about? What specific words of faith can you begin to speak over that situation today?


Day 3: Faith Comes by Hearing—Feed Your Faith Daily
The level of faith you operate in is directly connected to what you consistently hear and surround yourself with. Just as the woman with the issue of blood was able to speak faith because she first heard about Jesus, you must be intentional about feeding your faith with God’s Word and testimonies, not just facts, feelings, or fear. The environment you immerse yourself in will shape the sound of your faith and empower you to speak and believe for the miraculous. [19:56]

Romans 10:17 (ESV)
So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.

Reflection: What are you listening to most often—news, gossip, negativity, or God’s Word? What is one practical way you can feed your faith with God’s truth this week?


Day 4: Confess and Believe—Align Your Heart and Mouth
Salvation and breakthrough begin when what you believe in your heart aligns with what you confess with your mouth. God moves in your life according to what you say, not just what you think or feel. It is not enough to silently believe; you must boldly confess God’s truth and promises, giving Him permission to work in your situation. Your heart and your mouth must work together for faith to be activated. [44:57]

Romans 10:8-10 (ESV)
But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.

Reflection: Is there an area where your words and your beliefs are not aligned? What is one truth about God you need to start confessing out loud today?


Day 5: Take the Next Step—Faith Is a Walk, Not a Moment
Faith is not just a one-time decision or emotional experience; it is a daily walk that requires ongoing steps of obedience, connection, and growth. The habits you form—such as staying connected to a church family, serving, and continually feeding your faith—are what sustain you and lead to lasting transformation. Don’t settle for a single step; keep moving forward in your journey with God, trusting Him for each next step. [54:41]

Psalm 37:23 (ESV)
The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way.

Reflection: What is the next step God is calling you to take in your faith journey—joining a group, serving, recommitting, or something else? How will you act on it this week?

Quotes

A mountain is something you've been fighting. Something you can't work your way over. Something you can't work your way through. A problem you can't see your way around. A hindrance or a barrier. And it's so big. It's so deep. It's just, it's a lot. [00:13:22] (21 seconds) Edit Clip

Most of us tolerate mountains that we're supposed to speak to. If the mountain was supposed to stay why would Jesus said tell it to move? We are allowing things to stay because we don't have the faith because the thing has been there so long or it is so big or so deep that we don't talk to it. We only cry about it. [00:16:44] (24 seconds) Edit Clip

A lot of us speak things into existence that we don't want in our lives. But the power of death and life is in the tongue. So that's why it's important not just what we say out loud. It is important what we say to ourselves. [00:17:55] (16 seconds) Edit Clip

Your conversation with yourself is just as important as the one you have. Because a lot of us are good at going on social media and posting real super spiritual stuff. So we go on social media, we got a word for people. We got a little quote and we got a word and we got a clip and all that stuff. And we act as if that's who we are. That's what we believe, but that's not how we talk to ourselves. [00:18:10] (22 seconds) Edit Clip

Some of you are showing up for a spiritual fight and you have no faith cash, no faith credit, and no faith collateral. And you have nothing to fight with. You are like that person in the book of Acts who tried to fake like they had an anointing and they were perpetrating a fraud as if they could cast out demons and the demons turned on them and said, we know Paul and we know Jesus, who are you? And beat them up and stripped them of their clothes and ran them out of the place. You are going to get tore up if you don't have faith that has been funded, that allows you to make acquisitions in the kingdom. [00:24:55] (38 seconds) Edit Clip

Some of y 'all sound like fear, and you sound like facts, and you sound like, you don't sound right because you're not around faith enough to sound like. Because faith has a frequency, and if you're around it enough, it'll come out of your mouth. But all I hear from you is facts, and fear, and feelings. You sound sad. You sound scared. You sound statistical. But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, and it'll change the way you sound. [00:35:22] (33 seconds) Edit Clip

You could have had all that too. You never asked. He says, you worried about the fatty calf. All that I have is yours. You could have had a fat one, a slim one, a brown one, a white one. You could have had all that. You could have had two robes. You could have had a chariot. You never asked. You never asked. You mad at, watch this, watch this. I have to put it on a broken child. I only wait for the whole child to ask me. I thought you were good. It ain't because I don't know. I can't move without your permission. What do you want? I can show you over and over in the scriptures where God will come to his child and say, what do you want me to do? What do you, you cannot ask me. [00:43:27] (55 seconds) Edit Clip

When you say, you confess, he says, you must confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord. That means if I say, who is Jesus? You say, yeah, he's the man upstairs. How many of you people say, yeah, the man upstairs? Well, if he's the man upstairs, that won't save you. There are a whole lot of women listening to this message that can say, I got a man upstairs. That won't save you. If that's who he is, you have what you say. You don't have a savior. You got a man upstairs. Words matter. You got to confess to Jesus, Lord, and believe that in your heart. Your heart and your, somebody say, Lord, get my heart and mouth together. Get them together. Get them together. Because I don't have what I think or feel or believe. I have what I say. [00:44:31] (53 seconds) Edit Clip