FBC E-Blast - September 4, 2017
FBC E-Blast
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September 4, 2017
The Authority of Our Message - I Kings 18
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| "I wish I had great faith." These are words that almost every Christian has said at one time or another. But faith is like a muscle, which must be exercised in order to become strong; just wishing cannot make it happen.
Christians are to believe God, not only for salvation but for everything. Rather than a spiritual "plateau," faith is actually a process that involves increasing degrees of trust throughout life. Little faith hopes that God will do what He says; strong faith knows that He will; and great faith believes that He has already done it.
Elijah was a man of great faith. He saw increased challenges as opportunities for God to do His work—and the prophet believed Him for the supernatural. So can you. The Lord may not do every miraculous thing you ask of Him, but He does some extraordinary work in and through each person who is obedient and willing to trust in Him.
You may be thinking, I am not good enough for the Father to use me. The Scriptures are filled with examples of weak and flawed people whom the Lord used to achieve His purposes. He is looking, not for perfection, but for individuals willing to believe Him. He not only works through people of faith; He transforms them.
Start by reading God's Word to learn what He wants you to do. Each day's situations and needs are opportunities to trust Him. Ask the Lord to bring to mind verses that apply to your circumstances. Trust Him and do what He says—your faith "muscles" will grow, and He will be glorified.
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Upcoming Sermon Series
Tired of watching marriages crumble? Fed up with couples giving up? Would you like to guarantee that your marriage will last? Join the fight against destruction and make five commitments to fail proof your marriage, From This Day Forward.
Last Week:
In conclusion of this series we saw that we can do so much to be dissatisfied. We can focus on being ungrateful, continually compare with others who have more, pursue temporary over eternal, and also develop an attitude of entitlement.
Sunday's message is available for streaming or for download on our
sermons page, or by visiting us on iTunes.
Next Week:
We will start our new series, From This Day Forward by delving into how we are to Seek God in our marriages.
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Upcoming Events
September 5 - Dartball Practice at 7 PM at the Church
September 9 - Trustee Meeting at 8 AM
September 10 - Deacon's Meeting at 8 AM
We will be taking up a special offering for the Hurrican Victims in Texas.
September 22-24 - Missions Conference, more details to come.
October 1 - Carry-in Fellowship Dinner
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