SERMON OUTLINE Sunday June 14th 2020Enduring Faith - Pastor David Cooke

• Enduring “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” (1 Corinthians 13:13, NIV)

• Faith

A. Faith is believing in Jesus John 11:25-26

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B. Faith is believing Jesus John 4:21

If you’re not being challenged in what you believe, you aren’t listening to Jesus.

C. Faith is following Jesus Matthew 7:24-27

• Faith Is Trusting JesusA. Action & AttitudeB. Thinking & ActingC. Beliefs & Behaviors

• Trusting Jesus…..

- It’s about me- It’s not about me

God ALWAYS works ON us while working THROUGH us!

- Evil Happens Luke 4:18, Gen 50:20

• Trusting Jesus

…in what was…in what is

…in what will be

• Enduring Faith Hebrews 12:1-3

• Keep Your Eyes on Jesus Matthew 14:22-33

i) Know Your Distractions Colossians 3:10

ii) Secure Your Anchor

a) The shipb) The currentc) The chaind) The anchore) Solid Ground

• Enduring Faith Hebrews 12:1-2a

• Remember - The One Who Endures Is The One Who Finishes The Race

• Finish The Race• Don’t Give Up

• Enduring Faith Workout

1. Believing in Jesus, Believing Jesus or Following Jesus? What will it take for you to take another step forward in the faith spectrum?

2. What wound do you carry that makes it hard to trust Jesus? How have you seen Jesus show up in that wound?

3. Where are you experiencing the greatest faith challenge - trusting Jesus in what was, what is or what will be?

4. The chain links to the anchor of faith are the spiritual practices around God’s Word, God’s Spirit and God’s People. What is the strongest link in your chain to faith? What is your weakest link?

What can you do to strengthen it?