BIBLE READING ( Mark 11:19-

19
When evening came, Jesus and his 24 )
disciples went out of the
city.
20
In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree
withered from the roots. 21 Peter remembered and said to Jesus,
“Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered!”
22
“Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. 23 “Truly, I tell you, if
anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’
and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say
will happen, it will be done for them. 24 Therefore I tell you,
whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it,
and it will be yours.
“ Jesus replied, Have faith in God (constantly).
Mark 11: 22

“Truly, I tell you, if anyone says to this

mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’
and does not doubt in their heart but
believes that what they say will happen, it
will be done for them. Mark 11: 23
- We must have Trust and confidence in Gods unlimited
Power
- Trust according to his will and purpose.
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in
prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will
be yours. Mark 11:24
Whatever means :
- Anything
- no limit
- no boundaries
- no end
- never –ending
Because God is an ocean of boundless resources.
Because God is the fountain of infinite blessing.
it will only happened if we genuine and authentic kind of Faith.
Have FAITH - BELIEVE in
God:
Now faith is the substance of the things we hope for,
the evidence of the things we do not see.
Hebrew 11:1

 Substance = means assurance, recognition,

confidence in possesing the things we hope for.
 Evidence = believing and demostration

BUT LET HIM ASK IN FAITH, WITH NO DOUBTING FOR THE ONE WHO DOUBTS IS LIKE A
WAVE OF THE SEA THAT IS DRIVEN AND TOSSED BY THE WIND. JAMES 1:6
WHAT
FAITH/BELIEVE
IS FAITH?:

 Faith has been defined as an “whole-hearted belief” in God.

 Faith having a strong conviction, deep trust, reliance upon, or loyalty to something.
WHY FAITH IS IMPORTANT :
Having faith is a necessity for Christians, and it is so important for us to have in faith
our lives.
Faith - is Pleasing to God
 Hebrews 11:6 tells us that: For without faith it is impossible to please God. Not only
must we believe who He is, but we must believe that He rewards those who
diligently seek Him.
 It pleases God when we seek to have a strong relationship with Him that is built on
our trust and belief in Him. When we seek Him with a pure and believing heart,
God lovingly answers our prayers, heals our bodies, and mends our broken
relationships.
Have FAITH - BELIEVE in
God:
Old Testament : Gods servant with exemplary Faith and Belief
with God.
1. NOAH : Build an Ark as Instructed by God : Gen. 6 : 13- 22
2. Abraham : Sarah with a child Isaac : Gen. 21:1-3
3. Sadrac, Mesac and Abednego : They put in the furnace of Fire but
that fires 3 times hotter than before but never harmed their bodies.
Daniel 3:1:30.
4. David and Goliath battle : You come against me with sword, spear and
Javelin, but I come against you with the name of Almighty God.
1 Sam. 17:45
5. Job.1:22
Have FAITH - BELIEVE in
God:
New Testament :People with Faith and Belief with God.

1. Canaan Woman with daughter severely possessed by demon.

Mat. 15:22-28
v22: Have mercy on me
v23: No answer, ask his disciple send her away
v24: I was sent only for the lost sheep of Israel
v25: She came and worship Jesus, saying Lord help me.
v26: Not good to take children bread and throw it to the little dog.
v27: Even little dog eat crumbs which fall from their master table.
v28: Then Jesus said to her ” O woman great is your faith. Let it
be
yours as you desire. Her dauther was healed.
Have FAITH - BELIEVE in
God:
New Testament :People with Faith and Belief with God.

2. Bleeding Woman Mark. 5:25-34

v25: She was bleeding for 12 years
v.26: Doctor can’t treat her
v.27: When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind the crowd
and touch his cloak.
V.28: For she thought “ if she just touch his clothes she will be
healed.
v. 29: Immediately her bleeding stopped and she felt in her body
that she was freed from her suffering.
Have FAITH - BELIEVE in
God:
New Testament :People with Faith and Belief with God.
3. The Faith of Centurion- highly value servant with sick and about to die.

Luke. 7:1-10
v. 7: I did not even consider my self worthy to come to you. Just say the words
and my servant will be healed.
v 8: My self is also a man of authority with soldiers under me, when I tell go
and he will go, come and he will come , do this and he will do it.
v 9: When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him and turning to the crowd
following him, he said, I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in
Israel.
v 10 : They returned home and the servant healed and well.
How to Strengthen our Faith :
.
 Through reading the Word of God: Mat 4:4/Luke 4:4
“ Psalm 119:105
- The words of God direct us the way and to prevent us
stumbling over obstacle.
- Word of God is guide into right path of righteousness
Joshua 1:8
- Constantly read, Often to read it, frequently repeat it.
- Study diligently, daily meditation/devotion
- Carefully walk according to what we have learned
- Put into Practice whatever you read in the scriptures.
- Prosperity and success in God’s eyes.
• Hebrew 4:12 - For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it
penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the
heart.
•
 How to have Faith :
.
 PRAYER :
- is an opportunity to spend time with God. To really understand the heart of God,
you need to pray.
• John 15:15 = I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his
master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from
my Father I have made known to you.
• Jesus says He no longer calls us his servants, but calls us His friends. Talking with God
develops a deeper relationship with Him.
James 5:16 = The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
= The fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
Mark 11:24 = Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have
received it, and it will be yours.
1Jn. 5:14 = this the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his
will, he hears us.
1Jn. 5:15 = and if we know that he hears us-whatever we ask-we know we have what we ask
Jn. 14:14 and Jeremiah 33:3
How to have Faith :
 Hearing the Word of God:
- So then faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God.
Rom. 10:17
 We are motivated, empowered, encourage
 Change our Paradigm
 Practice it to elevate our Faith.
 To bless us.
Hebrew : 10 : 25
- and let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage
one another.

Mat. 6:33
Conclusion :
Faith is important to God. (Heb. 11: 6) and
James 2:26 : Faith without action is dead.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”
(2 Timothy 4:7).
 Trust God:
- We will have faith as we exercise it.
- As our faithfulness to God increases when will become more
dependable, firm, determined, unwavering in our belief in God.

“trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own
understanding” (Proverbs 3:5–7).
Let out faith is a living unshakable confidence through God.”
Conclusion :
.
 Trust God:
- We will have faith as we exercise it.
- As our faithfulness to God increases when will become more
dependable, firm, determined, unwavering in our belief in God.

“trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own
understanding” (Proverbs 3:5–7).

Martin Luther’s definition, “…faith is a living unshakable

confidence,”