God's Glory Church

Faith is not born in comfort

Man often expects that faith will automatically bring an easy life. As if it is enough to say: “I believe” – ​​and there will be no more problems, fear, pain or struggle. But the spiritual reality is different. Victory does not come to those who avoid battle. It comes to the place where a person stands to the end.

Victory does not come to those who never went through difficulties, but to those who did not give up in the midst of them.

That is why faith is constantly tested. Every day. Every circumstance. Every decision. A person may know the Bible, quote scriptures, say the right things—but true faith is revealed only when the pressure comes.

God does not come simply for human pain. God comes by faith. Even when it’s hard. Even when everything seems to be falling apart. That’s when a person decides: to give up or continue to trust.

Faith without works is dead

One of the main questions of spiritual life is what is more important: faith or works? But God’s Word does not separate these things. Faith and works go together.

It is impossible to have a living faith and at the same time not change. If a person truly trusts God, it will be seen through his life.

• because of love for people;
• through forgiveness;
• because of compassion;
• through service;
• due to willingness to help;
• because of faithfulness even in trials.

Jesus didn’t just talk about God – He revealed God through actions. He healed, raised, fed, saved, supported.

“For everyone who is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has conquered the world – our faith.”
1 John 5:4

The victory of a believer is not in human strength, but in the fact that faith connects the earthly with the heavenly.

Childish faith that adults lose

Children are able to believe without complex evidence. They trust the word. But an adult person often becomes too “wise” to simply trust God.

A person begins to analyze everything, control it, look for guarantees. And with it, the simplicity of faith is lost.

We know a lot, talk a lot, but sometimes do almost nothing.

There is faith of the mind — theoretical, religious, intellectual. And there is faith of the heart – when a person trusts God even when he does not see a way out.

God has not lost any battle

“Therefore, He can always save those who come to God through Him, because He is always alive to intercede for them.”
Hebrews 7:25

This truth runs through all of Scripture: God does not lose. Never.

A person can lose strength. It can fall. May experience fear. But God remains faithful.

When the Lord says:

• “I will hold you” – He holds;
• “I will not leave you” – He does not leave;
• “Call Me” – He answers.

Therefore, faith is not psychological optimism. It is a decision to stand on God’s Word.

Faith or fear

Fear makes a man a slave.

When the heart begins to be ruled by fear, a person no longer lives in freedom. She begins to hide, run away, constantly expect a threat.

Fear gradually destroys the soul.

“So when the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”
John 8:36

That is why faith is not a passive state. Faith is active. She moves forward even when it’s scary.

Fear steals the future, but faith leads to freedom.

A person who trusts God does not mean that he does not have battles. But she does not stay alone with them.

Useless pillars of the world

As long as a person looks for the main support in people, systems, acquaintances or money, he will not learn to fully rely on God.

Human support is temporary. It can disappear in one day.

That is why tests often destroy false supports. Not to destroy a person, but to turn his heart to the Lord.

God comes at the moment when the heart is ready to hear Him.

Life as embroidery 🪡

The comparison of life with embroidery becomes a very deep image.

From the front, the picture looks beautiful. But from the reverse side, there are many knots, threads, confusing moments.

So is human life.

• tears;
• misunderstanding;
• losses;
• trials;
• waiting;
• pain.

Other people can only see the “front side”. But God sees all the knots of our hearts.

And even when we do not understand the process, the Lord continues to create a picture of life.

A story about a pencil ✏️

A pencil can fulfill its purpose only in someone’s hands.

He will be sharpened. He will be hurt. Its core can break. But it leaves a mark precisely because of this.

Take care of your core — your ❤️ heart.

So is a person.

Life will “sharpen”. Circumstances will be pressing. But if a person remains in God’s hands, his life becomes an instrument of good.

Serving others strengthens faith

One of the deepest thoughts of the sermon is that faith grows when a person begins to serve others.

When a person:

• brings the Gospel;
• supports;
• prays;
• testifies;
• helps;
• sympathizes

— she herself approaches the light.

Service is not spiritually exhausting. It enlivens.

It is through service that God often restores a person.

Faith is tested in battle

True faith is not formed in silence. It is born when it is necessary to stand against fear, pain or the unknown.
You cannot win without meeting the enemy.

You must face your fear and conquer it.

That is why battles do not mean God’s absence. On the contrary, very often they become the place of God’s action.

Power of God’s Word

Faith comes through hearing God’s voice.

When a person stops reading the scriptures, stops praying, stops getting close to God, his inner man weakens.

But when the heart returns to the Word again, strength comes.

“Whoever is wise and intelligent among you, let him show his deeds with gentle wisdom and good conduct.”
James 3:13

God’s wisdom is always manifested through the way of life.

Living faith against religious fear

A person often seeks protection in symbols, omens, superstitions, “charms”. But this does not give true freedom.
True peace comes only when a person trusts God.

It is not the thread that saves. Not human control. Not fear.

Living faith in the Living God saves.

Faith that does not give up

Even when the tree has lost its bloom, it continues to live.

So is a person.

There can be seasons of loss. There may be years of struggle. But if the roots remain in God, life continues.

If we trust the Lord, we will not stay in the winter.

Time, word and opportunity

There are things that cannot be returned:

• time;
• spoken word;
• possibility.

That is why it is important not to postpone life with God “for later”.

Every day is an opportunity:

• to love;
• to serve;
• to testify;
• help;
• to pray;
• become a support for someone.

Abraham’s faith is an example of patience

“For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love.”
Hebrews 6:10

“And after patiently waiting for a long time, Abraham received the promise.”
Hebrews 6:15

God’s promise often does not come instantly. It goes through patience, waiting and testing.

But God does not forget any service, any prayer and any tear.

The main idea of the sermon

True faith is not running away from a battle.

True faith is the ability to stand in the midst of it.

God did not promise a life without difficulties. But He promised to be there.

When hands fall, faith lifts.

When fear comes, faith reminds us that God has already won.

When a person does not see the road, faith continues to lead forward.

Victory comes to the place of battle.

And it is where a person does not give up, where he holds on to God, where he continues to trust despite tears, fear or fatigue – God’s victory comes.