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The Chapter Of Faith
Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 23, 2025 (message contributor)
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1. The Anchor Of The Soul
Contributed on Sep 23, 2025
This sermon defines faith as the firm assurance of our hopes and the undeniable evidence of unseen spiritual realities, acting as an anchor for the soul.
Introduction Have you ever planted a seed? You place this tiny, dry thing in the dark soil. You can't see anything happening. There's no visible proof of life. Yet, you water it, you wait, and you expect it to grow. Why? Because you have faith in the process of life that God created. You ...read more
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2. The Legacy Of Faith: A Good Report
Contributed on Sep 24, 2025
This sermon explains that the greatest legacy we can leave, as seen in the lives of the Old Testament saints, is a "good report" from God, which is obtained not by our own accomplishments but through active faith in His promises.
Introduction: The Power of a Testimony Imagine for a moment that you are attending a funeral. As friends and family stand up to speak, what do they talk about? They don't read a list of the person's assets or their job titles. They tell stories. They speak of the person's character, ...read more
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3. Faith To See The Unseen Architect
Contributed on Sep 25, 2025
This sermon explains that faith is the lens through which we understand creation, recognizing that the visible universe was intentionally designed and spoken into existence out of nothing by the invisible power of God's word.
Introduction: The Search for a First Cause Have you ever stood outside on a clear night, far from the city lights, and looked up into the sky? As you gaze into that endless, star-dusted darkness, what happens inside of you? The sheer vastness of it all has a way of making us feel small, and it ...read more
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4. A Faith That Still Speaks
Contributed on Sep 26, 2025
This sermon contrasts Abel's faith-based worship with Cain's self-reliant religion, demonstrating how a life of true faith earns God's approval and creates an eternal legacy that still speaks of righteousness today.
Introduction: The World's First Worship Service I want you to travel back with me in your imagination to the dawn of human history. The gates of Eden are closed, guarded by an angel with a flaming sword. The world is brand new, yet already stained by sin. Adam and Eve, our first parents, are ...read more
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5. The Walk Of A Lifetime
Contributed on Oct 1, 2025
This sermon on Hebrews 11:5 explores Enoch's life, showing how his consistent, daily walk of faith earned him the testimony that he pleased God, which led to the ultimate reward of bypassing death and entering God's presence.
Introduction If you could choose how your life would end, what would you pick? Most of us would probably hope for a long life and a peaceful passing, surrounded by loved ones. But the Bible tells us about a man who received a far more spectacular exit. His name was Enoch, and his departure from ...read more
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6. The Currency Of Heaven
Contributed on Oct 9, 2025
This sermon declares that faith is the non-negotiable requirement to please God, defining this essential faith as both believing He exists and trusting that He is a good God who rewards those who actively seek Him.
Introduction In our hearts, there is a deep, human desire for approval. We want to please our parents, our spouse, our boss. But the most important question a person can ever ask is, "What pleases God?" Throughout history, humanity has tried to answer that question with countless efforts: ...read more
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7. Faith That Builds
Contributed on Oct 20, 2025
This sermon explores how Noah’s faith, acting on God’s unseen warning with reverent obedience, led him to build an ark that saved his family, condemned the world, and secured his inheritance of righteousness.
Introduction Imagine God gives you a command that, to everyone around you, sounds completely insane. Imagine He tells you to build a massive, three-story wooden boat—not by the sea, but in your own backyard. There isn't a cloud in the sky. Your neighbors mock you. Day after day, for decades, ...read more
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8. Faith To Sojourn
Contributed on Oct 25, 2025
This sermon explains how Abraham, by faith, lived as a temporary sojourner in a tent within the very land God had promised, teaching us to live in our present blessings without losing our focus on our eternal home.
Introduction If you finally achieved your life's greatest goal—if you moved into the very place you always dreamed of living—how would you behave? You would likely settle down, build a permanent home, put down deep roots, and say, "I have arrived." This is what makes Abraham's ...read more
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9. Faith To Go
Contributed on Oct 25, 2025
This sermon highlights Abraham's radical obedience, who, by faith, left his place of comfort to follow God's call without knowing his final destination, trusting only in the promise of his Guide.
Introduction How many of us are comfortable with the unknown? Most of us, if we're honest, are planners. We like a GPS for our car, an itinerary for our vacation, and a five-year plan for our career. We find our security in knowing what's coming next. We like maps. Today we come to one of ...read more