22 Nov I walk by Faith and not by Sight!

Walk By Faith Overview

In this powerful sermon on walking by faith, Pastor explores the fundamental difference between living by faith versus living by sight. Drawing from Hebrews 11:1-6, he emphasizes that faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. Through biblical examples of Noah, Zacchaeus, the woman with the issue of blood, and blind Bartimaeus, the message reveals how Jesus always recognizes and rewards faith. The sermon challenges believers to move beyond merely ‘making it to heaven’ to truly living as sons and daughters of the living God. Pastor emphasizes that faith requires diligently seeking God, not begging Him, but rather acknowledging who He is as Creator and Redeemer. The message calls Christians to press into their relationship with God, understanding that they belong to His kingdom even while living in this world. This isn’t about religious performance or pleasing people, but about genuinely pursuing God and allowing Him to work through our inadequacies and imperfections.

Walk By Faith Outline

• 0:00 – Opening Prayer and Introduction: Pastor opens with prayer and introduces the theme of walking by faith as children of God.
• 3:00 – Faith as Substance and Evidence: Explores Hebrews 11:1 and the foundation of what biblical faith truly means.
• 8:00 – Old Testament Faith Examples: Examines Noah’s faith in building the ark despite ridicule and persecution.
• 12:00 – New Testament Disciples and Imperfection: Discusses Peter’s denial and Judas’ betrayal as examples of human frailty.
• 18:00 – Without Faith It’s Impossible to Please God: Deep dive into Hebrews 11:6 and the requirement to believe God is a rewarder.
• 25:00 – Jesus Recognizes Faith: Stories of Zacchaeus, the woman with issue of blood, and blind Bartimaeus.
• 35:00 – Living as Sons and Daughters: Moving beyond survival mentality to embracing identity as God’s children.
• 42:00 – Seeking God Diligently: Practical application of pressing into God rather than begging or performing.

Scripture References

Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:6, Luke 19 (Zacchaeus), Matthew 9 (Woman with issue of blood), Mark 10 (Blind Bartimaeus), Isaiah 53:5

Key Takeaways

• Faith is the substance of things hoped for and evidence of things not seen, requiring us to act beyond our natural capabilities.
• Without faith it’s impossible to please God, making faith essential for every believer’s relationship with Him.
• Jesus always recognizes and rewards genuine faith, as demonstrated through biblical examples of ordinary people pressing in.
• Christians are called to live as sons and daughters of the living God, not merely survive until heaven.
• We don’t need to beg God for what we need; instead, we acknowledge who He is and thank Him for His character.
• Diligently seeking God means pursuing Him despite obstacles, criticism, or personal limitations.
• True Christianity involves a relationship with God, not religious performance or people-pleasing activities.

Walk By Faith Notes

This sermon powerfully addresses a fundamental issue many Christians face: living by circumstances rather than by faith. Pastor begins by establishing the biblical foundation from Hebrews 11:1, explaining that faith operates as both substance and evidence of unseen realities. This isn’t mere wishful thinking, but a spiritual law that governs how believers interact with God’s kingdom.The Old Testament example of Noah demonstrates faith’s costly nature. Building an ark for over 100 years while facing community ridicule required unwavering trust in God’s word. This illustrates how faith often demands perseverance through seasons of misunderstanding and opposition. Similarly, believers today must maintain faith despite circumstances that seem contrary to God’s promises.The sermon transitions to New Testament examples, acknowledging human frailty through Peter’s denial and Judas’ betrayal. This honest assessment provides hope for imperfect believers, showing that God’s grace covers our failures when we choose faith over despair. The key distinction lies in how we respond to our mistakes – with faith like Peter’s restoration, or with hopelessness like Judas’ destruction.Hebrews 11:6 serves as the sermon’s cornerstone, establishing that pleasing God requires faith in His existence and His reward system. This isn’t about earning salvation, but about living in dynamic relationship with a God who responds to genuine seeking. The pastor emphasizes knowing God as Creator, not merely as the author of a book, but as the architect of the universe and human complexity.Through the stories of Zacchaeus, the woman with the issue of blood, and blind Bartimaeus, the message reveals Jesus’ consistent recognition of faith. Each person pressed through obstacles – crowds, social barriers, physical limitations – demonstrating that faith actively pursues God despite hindrances. These examples encourage believers to move beyond passive Christianity toward active faith engagement.The sermon challenges the mentality of merely ‘getting to heaven,’ calling believers to embrace their identity as God’s children. This shift from survival to sonship transforms how we approach prayer, circumstances, and spiritual growth. Rather than begging God from a position of unworthiness, believers can approach confidently, knowing their place in His family.Practical application focuses on diligently seeking God through His word, particularly the Gospels, to understand His character and methods. The sermon concludes by encouraging believers to thank God for who He is rather than pleading for what they need, operating from faith rather than fear or desperation.

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