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Faith Demonstrated

Philip Anthony Mitchell·2819

Monday, August 17, 2020

Summary

In this message, Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell explores what it means to demonstrate genuine faith during seasons of exhaustion, spiritual dryness, and isolation. Rather than using faith merely to acquire tangible things, true faith in action pursues a deeper connection with God Himself. By examining King David's response in Psalm 143 and the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11, believers are encouraged to actively remember God's faithfulness, meditate on His works, and lift up their souls to receive personal revival.

Key Scriptures

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Hebrews 11:6↗James 2:14-17↗Psalm 143:1-12↗Hebrews 11:1-39

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Themes

Faith in ActionPersonal RevivalSeeking God's PresenceOvercoming Spiritual DrynessBiblical Perseverance

Key Points

1.Genuine biblical faith is demonstrated not merely by public declarations or social media posts, but by corresponding godly actions.
2.Faith in action is not primarily about pursuing material acquisition, but about pursuing a personal, living relationship with God.
3.When facing spiritual dryness, believers need to seek a personal revival rather than waiting passively for external circumstances to change.
4.In times of weariness, King David demonstrated faith in Psalm 143 by intentionally choosing to recall God's past faithfulness.
5.Biblical meditation involves actively speaking and reminding yourself of God's track record when your spirit feels faint.
6.Worshiping God and spreading out your hands during dry seasons are intentional acts of faith that position you for spiritual restoration.
7.Demonstrated faith triggers divine responses, bringing spiritual strength, clarity, and renewed vision to the believer.
8.The 'Hall of Faith' in Hebrews 11 honors men and women whose trust in God was clearly defined by their actions despite facing immense trials.

Sermon Moments

“What if the encouragement of this message for the times we are living in is faith in action in pursuit of someone, not something?”

“The pandemic pulled the blanket off the church, revealing that many were hiding in crowds and riding off their energy rather than standing firm in personal devotion.”

“We are like a deer separated from the herd, thinking we are strong on our own until the adversary attacks; we cannot walk this faith journey alone.”

“Remembering is action, talking to yourself is action, and worship is action—it takes faith to do those things when you are in a dry place.”

“Pity parties won't bring you the change you need and wishful thinking won't bring revival, but taking steps of faith toward God triggers His presence.”

“Faith with corresponding action has divine power to trigger results—it triggers revival, a new season, and the movement of the hand of God.”

“If faith is powerful enough to raise the dead, is not faith powerful enough to resurrect your spiritual life?”

This Week

Take time this week to write down memories of God's past faithfulness to remind yourself of His track record in your life.
Actively speak God's promises out loud to yourself when you notice feelings of weariness or spiritual fatigue creeping in.
Set aside uninterrupted personal time for worship and prayer, lifting up your soul directly to God.
Connect with a small group or virtual community group (V-Group) to avoid isolating yourself from spiritual encouragement.
Consider taking a short fast from media or meals to focus your heart entirely on seeking personal revival.
Refuse to engage in gossip or drama, choosing instead to address conflict maturity and encourage prayer among friends.
Respond to God's invitation today by placing your trust in Jesus for salvation or recommitting your walk to Him.

Remember This

Demonstrated faith is not just about pursuing things from God, but actively taking steps toward God Himself to receive personal revival in dry seasons.

A Challenge for You

By faith, come out of that dry place and pursue the God who issues personal revival to every son and daughter who lifts up their soul to Him.

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