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July 25,
2010
Genuine Faith, pt3
Mike Fritscher, pastor

The Outcome of Genuine Faith! 2 Peter 2:4-11

1 John 2:17 - The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever.

John 16:33 n the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world."

1 John 5:4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world — our faith.

•  Genuine Faith Secures a Great Change in Your Life!

•  Through Belief in the Promises of God!

•  Through Active Participation in the Purposes of God!

Hebrews 12:1-3 – God's Part and Your Part.

Here I what You Supply!

1. Moral Excellence – Pursue Excellence in all You Do for Christ!

•  Excellence in the Home - The Virtuous Woman!

Proverbs 31:10

•  In Your Giving and Service!

Malachi 1:7-9 "You are presenting defiled food upon My altar. But you say, 'How have we defiled You?' In that you say, 'The table of the Lord is to be despised.' 8 "But when you present the blind for sacrifice, is it not evil? And when you present the lame and sick, is it not evil? Why not offer it to your governor? Would he be pleased with you? Or would he receive you kindly?" says the Lord of hosts.

•  Whatever You Do! . . . As to the Lord!

1 Corinthians 10:31 Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Ephesians 6:7 With good will render service, as to the Lord, and not to men, 8 knowing that whatever good thing each one does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether slave or free.

2. Knowledge – Pursue the Truth!

•  What We Need to Do! Study!

2 Timothy 2:15 Study to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.

•  What We Need to Know! The Will of God! Colossians 1:9-12

3. Self Control! Control Yourself!

Proverbs 25:28 like a city that is broken into and without walls Is a man who has no control over his spirit.

Proverbs 16:32 He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.

Self Control in the World - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

4. Perseverance! Move Through!

  • Patient In Trials! James 1:2-8
  • Patient for the Lord's Coming! James 5:7-10

Hebrews 12:1-3 – A Recap of this Message!