His patience helped him to maintain his faith in the promise of God. 2 Cor 6:4-6 But in all things we commend (to represent as worthy2) ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses, (5) in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in sleeplessness, in fastings; (6) by purity, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Spirit, by sincere love. Scary stuff! Sermons. Patience is waiting quietly. Faith and Patience: A Sermon for the Times (Classic Reprint): Breed, William Pratt: 9781333772130: Books - Amazon.ca Interestingly, there are two Greek words that can be translated patience, and they're often found in the same passage of Scripture. But you can’t blame the devil all the time. Of course he didn’t, it was a test! That’s why the Bible says, “The righteous will live by his faith” (Habakkuk 2:4) and we are told that the gospel reveals a righteousness that is “by faith … James 5:7,8 Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. What the Lord had promised my word for you at this point in time, people of the most high. Jerry Savelle has given us this message and sermon titled “Faith and patience” and this is the fourth part of the sermon. Faith worketh patience and patience worketh charity or love, says Paul, though he speaks particularly of the trial of faith. Gen 37:1-11 - God gives him dreams of greatness - he was only 17 years old (vs 2). Let me just remind you of the importance of every encounter you have with God in His Word. Don’t give up, keep the faith! The quality of forbearance and self-control which shows itself particularly in a willingness to wait upon God and his will. My faith is grounded securely in God’s Word, and it is proof that I have received, even though I may not see it yet with my natural eye. You grow it… on the smelly fertilisers of tribulations. "That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises" (Heb. Every part of THE BLESSING is available to you—determine to develop spiritual endurance and take what belongs to … So through no fault of his own, Caleb had to play the waiting game (Numbers 14:30,34). His faith had gotten him the miracle. Patience (makrothumia) - the prolonged restraint, of anger (thumos) or agitation.1. Tribulations are severe sufferings or hardships because of a test, trial or temptation. Buy the Paperback Book Faith and Patience. Heb 6:12 ... do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. I found 11 times where Saul tried to kill David - anyone here ever had someone made an attempt to take your life? Twice Saul went out with his armies against David and both times David had opportunity to kill him but didn't. Notes. A couple of young men from Chicago decided they were tired of the hustle and bustle of city life. Initially, only one brought back a good report - Caleb (Numbers 13:30,31). (vs. 17) Then Saul tried to kill him again (19:10), then sent his men four more times to kill him. My faith is strengthened by the power of patience, and it defends and protects my soul from Satan’s attacks. Longsuffering means trusting God that He will come through even when circumstances seem to be going the other way. No wonder this verse tells us that for this kind of longsuffering we need the strengthening of the power of God. 2 Thessalonians 3:5 Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ. "Whaoh!" Now, we're left with a question: What happens when God speaks, our heart is open to God's promise, faith comes, we step out, and nothing happens? 5. Well, there's this wonderful quality called patience. For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise”. © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. So we need to look at what the Bible has to say about longsuffering or patience and try to learn about its relationship to faith. This is something most of us aren't naturally good at. Patience is a fruit! (Chapters 24 & 26), 4. 6:9. (2 Sam 5:4,5). Kenneth Copeland (April-29-2019) Sermon: Faith and Patience Receive the Promise. I tried again and got another. With faith and patience, it is only a matter of time before you begin to see results! The man of God and the husband of Carolyn Savelle said: “Did you know patience is one of the greatest keys to receiving from God? For instance, Moses sent twelve spies into the Promised Land to check it out. 1 Sam 16 - Samuel anoints David to be king of Israel - the Word of God describes him as being "a youth, ruddy and good-looking". With eternity on the horizon, time takes on an entirely new significance. In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”, I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith, “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.”. Trials are a way to find out the strengths and weaknesses of a believer, but it is conducted by the devil and allowed by God. But it was Abraham’s patience and unwavering loyalty, that made him the father of all nations. The end result of patience is that you become a strong person in Jesus Christ! He refuses to commit adultery with his master's wife, so she falsely accuses him of trying to rape her - his master throws him in jail. 2. The boy asked again, "what does a billion dollars mean to you?" Someone handed me a little clipping this past week. In other words, the holding back of the natural anger or inner turmoil you might feel as a result of having to wait. In 1495 Leonardo da Vinci received an important request from the Duke of Milan. Once you have overcome the trial, you will become immune to it! Perhaps you have begun taking Communion regularly, trusting God to drive out that sickness in your body. David Jeremiah - Waiting for God's Promise . Our confidence will not be shaken. God told Adam and Eve that every tree would be for them to eat (Genesis 1:29), but He also told them not to eat of the Tree of Good and Evil. And his men are there saying, "Come on David, the guy's a fruitloop. This word is often translated longsuffering. Whatever the challenge, faith with patience wins! Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.”, Then the Angel of the Lord called to Abraham a second time out of heaven and said: “By Myself I have sworn, says the Lord, because you have done this thing, and have not withheld your son, your only son blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply your descendants as the stars of the heaven and as the sand which is on the seashore; and your descendants shall possess the gate of their enemies. Faith comes from hearing and hearing from the word of God. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. That is why faith can’t exist by itself. He waited 40 years till God gave them the go-ahead to enter the Promised Land. Watch Christian Sermons Online (Sermons Archive) » Tag cloud » Patience. This sermon was previously titled The Word Of Communion—Bearing Fruit With Patience. Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience … In Kate's article, she writes, Lamentations 3:25-26 says, “The Lord is … No matter how challenging life may be, we must be patient and have faith! Proofing of your faith! Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Joy is not the result of outer circumstances. But longsuffering comes directly as a part of the fruit of the Holy Spirit. A little boy looked up to the sky and asked God, "what does a billion years mean to you?" Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. It is usually accompanied with affliction, tragedies, accidents, calamities etc, James 1:2-3 “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.”. © 2020 Weekly Sermon Notes. Patience with God’s timing and plan James 5:7-8 Galatians 6:7; 2 Corinthians 9:6 ; Revelations 19:11-16; Isaiah 55:8-11 2. 2. Hang in there - if God has made a promise, He will come through. We are so brainwashed with the need for instant gratification, but I can almost guarantee that if you have decided to take God at His Word or if God has promised you something specific, you will be tested. II Thessalonians 3:5. Allow the Holy Spirit to undergird your faith with this powerful quality of longsuffering. The more we grow in faith, the more we grow in confidence. And we're going to take a brief look at some of the Old Testament heroes whose faith and patience we're supposed to be imitating. This very important quality comes from the Holy Spirit. On this BVOV, find out how to persevere in believing God for your health, finances, or even finding the right person to marry. They are always mentioned together. His life is one long series of circumstances that seemed to work against him. David Jeremiah - Waiting for God's Promise. Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. I would like to begin today's program with a question for you about faith. The true and sensible discovery of faith is patience under manifold tribulations. Heb 6:12... do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. And we all should be servants of God; just because you're not a pastor, that doesn't let you off the hook. This is our sixth study in this series on faith. Patience without faith produces people that constantly suffer, but have no power to change their situation. It’s set to promote you! I remain steadfast, regardless of the situation I am facing. If you'll go up there and give it a try, I'll stay here and blow your horn for you.". It’s through faith and patience that the promises of God are obtained. Against such there is no law. #3 Temptations Can you imagine what it was like on that last occasion, when opportunity presented itself once more for David to get his own back and kill Saul? Temptation doesn’t come from God. Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. The Duke wanted Leonardo to create a fresco of the Lord’s Last Supper in the refectory of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, Italy. Eph 4:2 with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love. The same faith that saves us is the faith that carries us from day to day as we make the journey from earth to heaven. Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. What gave Joseph the ability to hang on to his faith in the promise of God despite every setback? Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, (23) gentleness, self-control. “And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! I got another rejection slip. Build up your faith in the peace times! No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. We also see times in our lives when we fail to exhibit patience. Please note that all Scripture quotations, unless otherwise stated, are taken from the New King James Version ®. It’s how we use patience in relation to faith that matters. Some time later I received a rejection slip. His secret? The bible says that “you have need of patience.” When our faith is falling apart and overwhelmed, it is patience that will hold it together. In this series we will investigate the Biblical evidence for living a life of Faith and Patience. The joy of the Lord is my strength. Tests are ways of finding out the strength and weaknesses of a believer. Home > Sermons. 3) Some even fail to remain faithful, Heb. But in all things we represent ourselves as worthy as ministers (servants) of God... by (among other things) longsuffering... Longsuffering is one of the qualities that authenticates our being fit to be servants of God. Standing In the Storm #6 PATIENCE There is a parable in Matt.7 about two houses. (2) Its proper, genuine effect is then produced to the view of both conscience and the world. Julius Adewumi) I remember a comic I read in one Sunday newspaper. What exactly is patience? FAITH WORKS WITH PATIENCE (From a sermon of Bro. Seemingly God's promise didn't come to pass, so how do we hold on? Copyright © 2018 - All Rights Reserved - HotSermons. James 1:12-15 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. I believe I receive by faith. God instituted the Holy Communion for us to receive abundant life into our bodies. All rights reserved. Finally, he got out of his car, walked back to the first driver and said, "I'm sorry, but I can't seem to get my car started. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. This is a great lesson about the way ALL PEOPLE face storms in life. For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise”. When faith has a tendency to waver, it is patience that comes to faith's aid to make it stand. 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. David Hoffman. Every effort to restart the motor failed, and the car horns honking behind made matters worse. Sermon Title "Faith and Patience" November 1st, 2020. 6:12). the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ. For when God made a promise to Abraham, because He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself, saying, “Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you.” And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.”. Joseph is undoubtedly one of the outstanding characters of the Old Testament. Hebrews 10:35-36 “Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. Otherwise we'll give up long before we even see the results of our faith. Gen 41 - Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dreams and is made Prime Minister - he is now 30 years old (vs 46). But for faith to come from the Word of God, we must first have a hearing heart. 3. All they had to do was trust Him and be … In meditating on the patience of God, we are reminded of His great goodness in providing a Savior for sin and challenged to pray with patience and persistence for … David was 30 years old before he became king, and then he only ruled over Judah - he had to wait another 7½ years before he became king over Israel too. 2) Grew weary in well-doing, Gal. 1. SERMON ACTIVITY: This MP3 sermon was last played: 31 hours ago | more » FEATURE SERMON; TEXT-FEATURE; Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter. For surely there is a hereafter, And your hope will not be cut off. The power of patience is necessary to undergird faith. Genesis 22:15-18 “Then the Angel of the Lord called to Abraham a second time out of heaven and said: “By Myself I have sworn, says the Lord, because you have done this thing, and have not withheld your son, your only son blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply your descendants as the stars of the heaven and as the sand which is on the seashore; and your descendants shall possess the gate of their enemies. Gen 21:5 - Abraham is 100 years old when Isaac is born. We mustn’t cast away our faith! A deep inner peace of contentment. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”. That quality helped him to hold onto God in the most serious of situations - even when his life was at risk. Faith and patience are inseparably connected, and the latter is the consequent of the former. Genuine Faith is Patient 5:7-12 Genuine faith displays patience. Dr. David Jeremiah. Watch sermon. If the same thing ever happens again, you will not doubt God because you know the end result. How many of you are waiting for the fulfilment of one of God's promises, either through Scripture or the prophetic word or God speaking directly to you? But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Will you stand strong and hold your faith, or become double minded? 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. By applying the principles in this faith-filled teaching, you will: - strengthen your resolve for God’s promises - develop the power to conquer the temptation to quite One is built on a rock and another was built on sand. Gen 39 - God blesses him there. Gen 15:4-6 - God makes a specific promise to give Abraham a child, and Abraham believes God. This sermon was previously titled The Word Of Communion—Bearing Fruit With Patience. The Bible links together "the patience and the faith of the saints" (Revelation 13:10). God has given each one a measure of faith. (vs. 10,11) Then he tried to have him killed by the Philistines. He knew that one day he'd reap what he'd sowed. Believers are called upon to be patient in their expectations of God’s actions, and in their relationships with one another. For when God made a promise to Abraham, because He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself, saying, “Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you.” And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.”. With faith and patience, it is only a matter of time before you begin to see results! 1. God's providence toward you and me and all mankind is such that we must trust God, keep his word, and wait upon him. Faith is a gift! a Sermon for the Times: Breed, William P (William Pratt) 1816-: 9781362108207: Books - Amazon.ca And we’re going to take a brief look at some of the Old Testament heroes whose faith and patience we’re supposed to be imitating. Our faith can fail! Pride, lust, greed etc. We're only going to look at one today - the one in our Scripture in Hebrews - the other we'll look at in our next study on faith and trials. Relationship Builders (Part 4) – How To Resolve Perpetual Problems, Relationship Builders (Part 3) – How To Resolve Solvable Problems, Relationship Builders (Part 2) – How To Build Relationships With People, Relationship Builders (Part 1) – How To Build A Strong Marriage, 22 Feb 2015 Chinese New Year Svc – Kong hee | Weekly Sermon Notes. Faith and Patience. I'm David Jeremiah, and welcome to "Turning Point". You can go through a trial but still experience joy. Well, hello. I received more than 700 rejection slips until finally my first book was published in 1932. He can only tempt us to the extent we allow him to. Jesus said, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” We need the spiritual food of God’s Word for our souls as we much as we need physical food for our bodies. Romans 4:21 and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform. And authenticated him as a true servant of God. Faith and patience receive the promise! God instituted the Holy Communion for us to receive abundant life into our bodies. 3. Patience helps us to forgive those who wrong us. It’s more than just waiting for a long time.It’s the ability to remain constant and consistent, no matter what the circumstances are. And in our last study we learned that when the Word of God brings faith, that faith brings with it the potential to do the works that God has planned for us to do. Luke 22:31-32 “And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! 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