Practical Faith

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Practical Faith

• Faith Works Results
• Part 1 of 3

Pastor Dave Martin Cross Creek Community Church
Sept 23, 2007
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Grace, Faith and Purpose

• Ephesians 28-10 8 For it is by grace you have
  been saved, through faith--and this not from
  yourselves, it is the gift of God-- 9 not by
  works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are
  God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do
  good works, which God prepared in advance for us
  to do.

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Gods Definition of Faith

• Hebrews 111,3 What is faith? It is the confident
  assurance that what we hope for is going to
  happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot
  yet see. NLT
• Faith a trust or confidence in God.

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A Few Faith Facts
12 that is, that you and I may be mutually
encouraged by each other's faith.

• The Means by which we are Justified
• Produced by Hearing Gods Word
• Assures Victory over the Enemy
• Can be Embraced or Rejected
• Accomplishes the Impossible
• Encourages One Another
• Causes Church Growth
• Grows under Pressure
• Pleases God

Romans 51 Therefore, since we have been
justified through faith, we have peace with God
through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Romans 1017 So then faith comes by hearing, and
hearing by the word of God.
1 John 54 for everyone born of God overcomes the
world. This is the victory that has overcome the
world, even our faith.
Hebrews 42 For we also have had the gospel
preached to us, just as they did but the message
they heard was of no value to them, because
those who heard did not combine it with faith.
Mark 1124 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask
for in prayer, believe that you have received it,
and it will be yours.
Romans 112 that is, that you and I may be
mutually encouraged by each other's faith.
Acts 165 So the churches were strengthened in
the faith and grew daily in numbers.
James 12-3 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers,
whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because
you know that the testing of your faith develops
perseverance.
Hebrews 116 And without faith it is impossible
to please God, because anyone who comes to him
must believe that he exists and that he rewards
those who earnestly seek him.
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1. Through Faith in Gods Power

• Obstacles are Smashed
• Addictions, depression, unforgiveness, lust,
  anger, illness
• 2 Corinthians 47 But we have this treasure in
  jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing
  power is from God and not from us.

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1. Through Faith in Gods Power

• Miracles are Realized
• Salvation, relationships, character
• 2 Corinthians 47 But we have this treasure in
  jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing
  power is from God and not from us.

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Cross Creeks Story of Faith
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• Faith does not operate in the realm of the
  possible. There is no glory for God in that which
  is humanly possible. Faith begins where mans
  power ends.
• George Mueller

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2. By Grace Through Faith All Believers Stand in

• Gods Propitiation Rom 325
• Gods Presence 1Jn 3.19
• Gods Promises 2Pet 11-4
• Gods Privileges Col 22-3

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• Little faith will bring your soul to heaven, but
  great faith will bring heaven to your soul

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3. Faith is the Human means to Access Gods Grace

• Romans 51-2 1 Therefore, since we have been
  justified through faith, we have peace with God
  through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we
  have gained access by faith into this grace in
  which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of
  the glory of God.

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G.R.A.C.E. Gods Riches At Christ Expense
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Access to Gods Wondrous Grace

• Forgiveness, Salvation, Courage, Love, Wisdom,
  Peace, Hope, Contentment, Abilities, Protection,
  Gentleness, Joy, Prayer, Worship, Discernment,
  Knowledge, Purpose, Direction, Blessings,
  Enablement, Fruit of the Spirit, Strength,
  Encouragement, etc
• At our disposal are all of Gods Heavenly
  Resources!

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4. Gods Requirement is to
Live by Faith.

• Willing Spirit
• Humble Attitude
• Cleansed Heart

Romans 117 For in the gospel a righteousness
from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by
faith from first to last, just as it is written
"The righteous will live by faith."
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• Do I trust God to do great things in my life?
• Do I believe the Lord is building His Church
  today?
• Am I actively demonstrating and sharing my faith
  with others?
• Do I have genuine Faith?

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