Favor Forever | Faith Pleases the Lord
Mercy Culture Church | Senior Lead Pastor Landon Schott
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Faith pleases the Lord!
Genesis 11:27-32
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27 This is the account of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. And Haran became the father of Lot.
28 During his father Terah’s lifetime, Haran died in his native land, in Ur of the Chaldeans.
29 And Abram and Nahor took wives for themselves. Abram’s wife was named Sarai, and Nahor’s wife was named Milcah; she was the daughter of Haran, who was the father of both Milcah and Iscah.
30 But Sarai was barren; she had no children.
31 And Terah took his son Abram, his grandson Lot son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai the wife of Abram, and they set out from Ur of the Chaldeans for the land of Canaan. But when they arrived in Haran, they settled there.
32 Terah lived 205 years, and he died in Haran.
28 During his father Terah’s lifetime, Haran died in his native land, in Ur of the Chaldeans.
29 And Abram and Nahor took wives for themselves. Abram’s wife was named Sarai, and Nahor’s wife was named Milcah; she was the daughter of Haran, who was the father of both Milcah and Iscah.
30 But Sarai was barren; she had no children.
31 And Terah took his son Abram, his grandson Lot son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai the wife of Abram, and they set out from Ur of the Chaldeans for the land of Canaan. But when they arrived in Haran, they settled there.
32 Terah lived 205 years, and he died in Haran.
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John 3:30
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30 He must increase; I must decrease.
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Favor forever is found in His pleasure!
You will feel His pleasure before you see His favor!
Ephesians 5:10
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10 Test and prove what pleases the Lord.
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Hebrews 11:6
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6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
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Faith in Jesus is what makes you a Christian: A follower of Christ
Hebrews 11:1
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1 Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.
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emunah (Em-Ou-Naw') NOUN firmness, steadfastness, faithfulness,
be persuaded" fidelity VERBAL ROOT is to BELIEVE!
be persuaded" fidelity VERBAL ROOT is to BELIEVE!
Faith In the GREEK (pisteōs) (Pis-tis) = assurance, belief, believe, faith,
and fidelity.
and fidelity.
Romans 4:21-23
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21 being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.
22 This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.”
23 Now the words “it was credited to him” were written not only for Abraham,
22 This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.”
23 Now the words “it was credited to him” were written not only for Abraham,
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Faith is believing Jesus is Lord and trusting Him!
Belief and trust are the footing of faith!
1 Corinthians 16:13
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13 Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
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Belief and trust gives you your footing; to stand firm in faith.
Exodus 17:10-12
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10 Joshua did as Moses had instructed him and fought against the Amalekites, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill.
11 As long as Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed; but when he lowered them, Amalek prevailed.
12 When Moses’ hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur held his hands up, one on each side, so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down.
11 As long as Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed; but when he lowered them, Amalek prevailed.
12 When Moses’ hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur held his hands up, one on each side, so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down.
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Genesis 15:6
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6 Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.
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4 Signs of Believers
Mark 16:15-17
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15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.
16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.
17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.
17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
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Signs = Sémainó (say-mah'-ee-no): to give a sign I signify,
indicate, give a sign, make known.
indicate, give a sign, make known.
4 Signs of Believers
1. They will cast out demons
1. They will cast out demons
PRACTICAL ADVICE
Pray the Lord’s prayer in your daily encounter!
Pray the Lord’s prayer in your daily encounter!
Matthew 6:13
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13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. ’
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4 Signs of Believers
1. They will cast out demons
2. They will speak in tongues
1. They will cast out demons
2. They will speak in tongues
1 Corinthians 14:26-28
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26 What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.
27 If anyone speaks in a tongue, two, or at most three, should speak in turn, and someone must interpret.
28 But if there is no interpreter, he should remain silent in the church and speak only to himself and God.
27 If anyone speaks in a tongue, two, or at most three, should speak in turn, and someone must interpret.
28 But if there is no interpreter, he should remain silent in the church and speak only to himself and God.
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1 Corinthians 14:6
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6 Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?
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Acts 2:5-8
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5 Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven.
6 And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language.
7 Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans?
8 How is it then that each of us hears them in his own native language?
6 And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language.
7 Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans?
8 How is it then that each of us hears them in his own native language?
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Acts 2:11
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11 both Jews and converts to Judaism; Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!”
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1 Corinthians 14:2
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2 For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries in the Spirit.
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1 Corinthians 14:4
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4 The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
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Jude 1:20
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20 But you, beloved, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,
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CAUTION
Resisting or mocking the gifts of the Spirit does NOT please the Lord!
Resisting or mocking the gifts of the Spirit does NOT please the Lord!
4 Signs of Believers
1. They will cast out demons
2. They will speak in tongues
3. God will protect them
1. They will cast out demons
2. They will speak in tongues
3. God will protect them
Psalm 17:8
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8 Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings
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4 Signs of Believers
1. They will cast out demons
2. They will speak in tongues
3. God will protect them
4. They will heal the sick
1. They will cast out demons
2. They will speak in tongues
3. God will protect them
4. They will heal the sick
Mark 16:17-18
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17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
18 they will pick up snakes with their hands, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not harm them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will be made well.”
18 they will pick up snakes with their hands, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not harm them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will be made well.”
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Proverbs 3:5-6
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5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
6 in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
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Trusting = To feel secure or confident
QUESTION
Why do so many people have a hard time trusting God?
Why do so many people have a hard time trusting God?
People have a hard time trusting God when they don't know Him!
Psalm 20:7
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7 Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
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John 20:24-29
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24 Now Thomas called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came.
25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “Unless I see the nail marks in His hands, and put my finger where the nails have been, and put my hand into His side, I will never believe.”
26 Eight days later, His disciples were once again inside with the doors locked, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”
27 Then Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.”
28 Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!”
29 Jesus said to him, “Because you have seen Me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “Unless I see the nail marks in His hands, and put my finger where the nails have been, and put my hand into His side, I will never believe.”
26 Eight days later, His disciples were once again inside with the doors locked, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”
27 Then Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.”
28 Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!”
29 Jesus said to him, “Because you have seen Me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
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WARNING
There is a demonic attack on trust!
There is a demonic attack on trust!
CAUTION
If you can’t trust any pastor or church, you have a trust issue.
If you can’t trust any pastor or church, you have a trust issue.
Unbelief and doubt are the enemies of faith!
Unbelief tries to pervert faith!
Mark 9:22-24
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22 “It often throws him into the fire or into the water, trying to kill him. But if You can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.”
23 “If You can?” echoed Jesus. “All things are possible to him who believes!”
24 Immediately the boy’s father cried out, “I do believe; help my unbelief!”
23 “If You can?” echoed Jesus. “All things are possible to him who believes!”
24 Immediately the boy’s father cried out, “I do believe; help my unbelief!”
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PRACTICAL ADVICE
Repent for unbelief and not trusting God. Ask Him to help you!
Repent for unbelief and not trusting God. Ask Him to help you!
If faith pleases the Lord, then belief and trust in Jesus pleases the Lord!
Ephesians 2:8
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8 For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,
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Romans 10:9
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9 that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
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Romans 10:14-17
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14 How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach?
15 And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”
16 But not all of them welcomed the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?”
17 Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.
15 And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”
16 But not all of them welcomed the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?”
17 Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.
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PRACTICAL ADVICE
Read your bible every day in your daily encounter.
Read your bible every day in your daily encounter.
Ephesians 6:16
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16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
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Matthew 18:3
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3 “Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
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CAUTION: Bad Theology
•If I only had more faith!
•You're sick because your lack of faith!
•Bad things happened because you didn't have enough faith!
•If I only had more faith!
•You're sick because your lack of faith!
•Bad things happened because you didn't have enough faith!
Matthew 17:20
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20 “Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”
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Galatians 3:11
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11 Now it is clear that no one is justified before God by the law, because, “The righteous will live by faith.”
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2 Corinthians 5:7
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7 For we walk by faith, not by sight.
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The walk of faith is called faithfulness!
Belief and trust allow you to walk in faithfulness!
Galatians 5:22-25
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22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
23 gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit.
23 gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit.
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Faithfulness is the walk with God from when you put your faith in Him until you please Him!
FAITH PLEASES THE LORD!
Hebrews 11:6
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6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
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Romans 8:8
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8 Those controlled by the flesh cannot please God.
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Luke 7:7-9
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7 That is why I did not consider myself worthy to come to You. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.
8 For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell one to go, and he goes; and another to come, and he comes. I tell my servant to do something, and he does it.”
9 When Jesus heard this, He marveled at the centurion. Turning to the crowd following Him, He said, “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such great faith.”
8 For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell one to go, and he goes; and another to come, and he comes. I tell my servant to do something, and he does it.”
9 When Jesus heard this, He marveled at the centurion. Turning to the crowd following Him, He said, “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such great faith.”
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The outcome of faith pleases us, but faith alone pleases the Lord!
The pleasure of the Lord is not measured by how He answers your prayers, it is determined by your faith.
Faith is your floor not your ceiling!
Joshua 24:2
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2 And Joshua said to all the people, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Long ago your fathers, including Terah the father of Abraham and Nahor, lived beyond the Euphrates and worshiped other gods.
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Genesis 11:31-32
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31 And Terah took his son Abram, his grandson Lot son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai the wife of Abram, and they set out from Ur of the Chaldeans for the land of Canaan. But when they arrived in Haran, they settled there.
32 Terah lived 205 years, and he died in Haran.
32 Terah lived 205 years, and he died in Haran.
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Genesis 12:1-2
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1 Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you.
2 I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.
2 I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.
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Hebrews 11:8-10
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8 By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, without knowing where he was going.
9 By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise.
10 For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.
9 By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise.
10 For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.
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