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How To Have Bold Faith

Victory Church • Oct 13, 2024 • 55 min

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Summary

In times of national uncertainty and spiritual crisis, God calls His people to humble themselves, pray, and step out with bold faith rather than retreating in fear. Believers derive their identity and righteousness from Christ's sacrifice on the cross, which breaks shame and empowers them to stand as bold as lions. By elevating our focus, words, praise, attitude, and vision, we position ourselves for divine favor, creative breakthroughs, and miraculous provision in every area of life.

Themes

Bold FaithRepentance & HumilityOvercoming FearDivine ProvisionChristian Identity

Pastor's Points

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Elevate your focus

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Elevate your words

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Elevate your praise

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Elevate your attitude

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Elevate your vision

Key Points

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Elevate your focus: Set your mind on heavenly things rather than earthly panic and negative thinking.
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Elevate your words: Speak life, hope, and prophecy over your circumstances and family instead of speaking defeat.
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Elevate your praise: Choose to praise God in every season, knowing that worship brings life and breakthrough.
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Elevate your attitude: Guard your heart against grumpiness and anger, believing that God's best is still ahead.
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Elevate your vision: Align your vision with God's power like Joshua and Caleb, knowing that with God we are well able to overcome.
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True national healing begins when God's people humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from sin (2 Chronicles 7:14).
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Desperation can become the breeding ground for divine innovation, creativity, and resourcefulness when we trust God in times of crisis.

Sermon Moments

“An afraid world needs a fearless church.”

“Bold faith finds a way when everyone else says there's no way.”

“Desperation can be the breeding ground for innovation, creativity, and resourcefulness.”

“We are not righteous because we've been good; we are righteous because He has been good.”

“God favors the bold when we choose faith over fear.”

“When obstacles stand in the way, bold faith moves to the roof and finds a way to get to Jesus.”

This Week

Examine your heart daily and practice true repentance by turning away from sin and turning back to God's word.

Refuse to let fear or passive slumber paralyze you; take a courageous step of faith in an area where you have been hesitating.

When faced with obstacles in life, ask God for creative, out-of-the-box solutions rather than giving up.

Elevate your focus by setting your mind on heavenly truths rather than consuming negative news and earthly discouragement.

Elevate your words by speaking faith, hope, and God's promises over your family, children, and nation.

Elevate your praise daily regardless of your circumstances, recognizing that worship shifts your spiritual perspective.

Surrender your financial and practical needs to Jehovah Jireh, trusting Him for divine favor and creative provision.

Remember This

An afraid world needs a fearless church that steps out in bold faith, trusting God to move on our behalf.

A Challenge for You

Pray with me: Say, 'Jesus, I surrender to You. Help me to live with bold faith. Help me, Lord, to trust in You, to not give up, and to not lose hope. I will see Your goodness and Your faithfulness in my future.'

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