Introduction

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred sanctuary where we gather to seek solace and strength, from the Word of God. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound spiritual revelation, a revelation that is as old as the scriptures themselves, yet as fresh as the morning dew. It's a revelation that, once fully grasped, can transform our ordinary lives into extraordinary testimonies of faith.

Our guide for today's sermon is the Apostle Paul, in his second letter to the Corinthians. Let's turn our hearts and minds to 2 Corinthians 4:18, "So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."

In our daily lives, we often find ourselves ensnared by the visible, the tangible, the immediate. Yet, Paul gently reminds us to shift our gaze, to realign our focus from the transient to the eternal, from the visible to the invisible.

Our sermon today is a call to Fostering a Focused Faith, Fixating on the Fundamental Truths, and Fulfilling our Purpose through Focus. These are not just mere points on a sermon outline, but they are stepping stones on the path to a deeper, richer, more fulfilling faith journey.

Corrie ten Boom once said, "Faith sees the invisible, believes the unbelievable, and receives the impossible." This, dear friends, is the power of faith – a faith that is focused not on the seen but on the unseen, not on the temporary but on the eternal.

Let us pray.

Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for gathering us here today in your holy presence. We thank you for your Word that guides us, comforts us, and nourishes us. As we seek to understand your message in 2 Corinthians 4:18, we pray for open hearts and open minds. Lord, help us to shift our focus from the seen to the unseen, from the temporary to the eternal. May the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Let’s get started!

Fostering a Focused Faith

In the midst of our daily struggles and triumphs, it is easy to lose sight of the bigger picture. We become consumed by the immediacy of our needs and desires, forgetting that our existence is but a fleeting moment in the grand tapestry of eternity. The Apostle Paul, in his wisdom, reminds us to shift our gaze from the transient to the eternal, from the visible to the invisible. This is not a call to disregard our earthly existence, but rather a call to view it through the lens of faith.

Faith, in its essence, is a profound trust in the unseen. It is the conviction that there is more to life than what meets the eye. It is the assurance that our lives are not random, but rather intricately woven into the divine plan of a loving Creator. This kind of faith is not born overnight. It requires nurturing, cultivation, and above all, focus.

The first step in fostering this kind of faith is to recognize the transient nature of our earthly existence. Our lives are filled with fleeting moments, fleeting joys, and fleeting sorrows. These experiences, while important, are not the sum total of our existence. They are but a small part of a much larger, eternal reality. Recognizing this can help us to shift our focus from the immediate to the eternal, from the seen to the unseen.

The second step is to cultivate a deep sense of trust in God. Trust is the bedrock of faith. It is the foundation upon which all other aspects of faith are built. Trusting in God means believing in His goodness, His wisdom, and His love, even when our circumstances suggest otherwise. It means surrendering our fears, our doubts, and our insecurities to Him, confident in the knowledge that He is in control.

The third step is to make faith a daily practice. Faith is not a one-off event, but a lifelong commitment. It requires daily acts of trust, daily reminders of God's faithfulness, and daily surrender to His will. This daily practice of faith helps to keep our focus on the eternal, even amidst the distractions of the temporal.

The fourth step is to surround ourselves with a community of faith. Faith is not meant to be a solitary endeavor. We are called to share our faith journey with others, to encourage one another, to learn from one another, and to grow together in our understanding and experience of the unseen. A community of faith serves as a constant reminder of the eternal, helping us to keep our focus on what truly matters.

Fixating on the Fundamental Truths

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