August 31, 2008

What We Believe
About Faith
Steve Lane

A. Introduction/Review
The practical theology of faith
John Piper tells a story of a lost Master Card
We can, if our perspective is a heavenly perspective
Here is the promise: Romans 8: 28
B. Enjoying God More (and believing Him for Impossible Things)

Genesis 3: 8
God wants to enjoy you, and for you to enjoy Him.

If you want to please God...

Sin is a lack of faith -- shortcuts to pleasure.

We don't surrender fully, because...

James 2: 18 Faith always produces deeds.
When you know God and enjoy Him, you enjoy what He enjoys.

Acts 1: 8
Acts 4: 31
Believing you will be empowered to do all of these things.

"But first, I want you to believe something about God before you leave here this morning."

Romans 8: 28 A solution is on the way
Isaiah 64: 4
Psalm 23: 6 (pursue)
How do you have eyes to see that?

Job 38
John 3: 16
1 Peter 5: 7

Or, do you have a touch of bitterness over the Lord's discipline in your life?
Hebrews 12: 7 - 11

C. Choose to Believe

No games with ourselves, but exuberant joy in doing the things He loves.

Hebrews 11: 9
Faith that changed Abraham's perspective to eternal.

Hebrews 11: 24 - 25
Moses, who by faith gave up power, riches and fame.

Faith leads us to an eternal perspective and enables us to enjoy God. Go back to:
Romans 8: 28
Isaiah 64: 4
Psalm 23: 6
Choose to believe today.