How To Use Your Faith (8/3/2025)

Today, we delve into the transformative power of faith and how it can liberate us from the grip of fear. The central message revolves around Luke 8:22-25, where Jesus calms the storm and asks his disciples, 'Where is your faith?' This powerful narrative serves as a metaphor for the storms we face in our own lives. We learn that as believers, we have been given the birthright to live without fear through the redemptive work of Christ. The sermon challenges us to activate our faith intentionally, rather than expecting it to work automatically. It emphasizes that faith engages our whole being - mind, will, and emotions - and is based on truth, not feelings. This message encourages us to bring everything we know about God to bear on our challenging situations, reminding us that even in our waiting, God is working to be gracious to us. As we reflect on this, we're invited to examine our own faith journey and how we can live more fearlessly in Christ.