Enduring Faith | A Place to Belong 2026
There are so many things that I WISH for you.
Number 1: That GOD would create in you, ENDURING faith.
God is the one who CREATES faith.
There are a number of KEY INGREDIENTS that God USES to develop big, active, enduring faith in people.
Matthew 8:5-10 (pg. 1,507)
v.5: “…a CENTURION came to Jesus, asking Him for help. Lord, he said, my servant lies at home paralyzed, suffering terribly.”
v.8: “just SAY the word, and my servant will be healed.”
v.10: “When Jesus heard this, He was AMAZED.”
Mark 6:2-6 (pg. 1,560)
v.3: “Isn’t this the CARPENTER? Isn’t this Mary’s son?”
v.6: “Jesus was AMAZED at their LACK of faith.”
Jesus was amazed by GREAT faith and Jesus was amazed by a LACK of faith.
People who have great faith:
Their faith informs all of their ACTIONS.
Their faith informs all of their REACTIONS.
Big faith is ACTIVE faith, and active faith is what makes a DIFFERENCE in the world.
There are some very specific THINGS God USES to help people develop a growing, maturing and ENDURING faith.
- PRACTICAL Biblical teaching.
- PERSONAL Ministry
- SPIRITUAL Disciplines
- PROVIDENTIAL Relationships
- DEFINING Moments
Following Jesus intersects ALL of life…But it’s not always obvious, HOW.
If we can find God IN it, we are far more likely to maintain faith THROUGH.