LIVING BY FAITH

Introduction:

A. The Hall Of Faith.

1. Faith sees the unseen.

2. Faith worships God properly.

3. Faith pleases God.

4. Faith includes godly fear.

B. The Examples From Abraham.

Body: Hebrews 11: 8 - 10

I. Obedient Faith.

A. Called by God (Genesis 12: 1 – 4).

1. God requested, Abraham responded.
2. Faith produces obedience.

B. Went without knowing.

1. Did not require understanding or knowledge.
2. Did not question God’s plans.
3. Did not question God’s timing.

C. God’s patience.

1. Acts 7: 2 – 4 = moved to Haran.
2. Waited until father passed away.
3. Left from there at age of 75.

II. Living Faith.

A. At home in a foreign country.

B. Dwelling in tents.

C. Heirs of a promise (Genesis 12: 1 – 4).

1. God promised many descendants.
2. God promised to bless him and protect him.
3. God promised he would affect all the nations.

III. Seeing The Unseen.

A. City built on a solid foundation.

B. City of God’s making.

1. Perfectly built.
2. No litter, pollution, or corruption.

Conclusion:

A. Are You Like Abraham?

1. Do you have a faith which leads you to obey God?

2. Do you have a faith which enables you to live where God is?

3. Do you have a faith which allows you to see the unseen?

B. What Kind OF Faith Do You Have?