Building a Monumental Faith that Stands
by Michael Catt (from the Leap of Faith series) Joshua 4 I. Why the stones? Monuments are built to remember and teach. The stones were: Teaching tools for future generations Reminders of those first steps of faith To preserve and promote the memory of what God had done What do these stones mean?1) They were
Faith to Face Your Impossibilities
by Michael Catt (Part of the Leap of Faith series) Joshua 3:1-17 There are several reasons why believers can get clsoe to victory and never achieve it:1) They trust in their fleshly wisdom.2) They get a word from God and then go ask someone what they think about it.3) They hold on to traditions rather
Think Before You Jump
by Michael Catt (from the Leap of Faith series) Joshua 1 and 2 I. Faith is believing God, in spite of the physical evidence. “Faith makes invisible things visible, absent things present, and things that are very far off to be very near…” – Thomas Brooks Never let a loser tell you how to win.
The Purpose of God and the People of God
by Michael Catt (from The Leap of Faith series) Joshau 1:10, 11 I. Joshua was faithful.– My strengths are no help to God.– My weaknesses are not a hindrance to Him. II. Joshua was available. III. Joshua was teachable. IV. God’s call on His people today. Election: Is God’s idea not man’s Is an incentive
Be Strong and Take Courage
by Michael Catt (from the Leap of Faith series) Joshua 1 “Even some of the bravest men, although fully prepared beforehand, either stand still or hesitate when the thing needs to be done.” – John Calvin “He deals with nations according to their actions and acts in judgment only when a nation’s cup of iniquity
Rebuilding the House of God
Haggai 1:1-8 Context:The Temple is the visible symbol of the presence of the invisible God, so rebuilding the Temple after the Exile is an act of faith and a sign of renewed devotion. In New Testament terms, we might say with Paul, that God desires to build us “into a holy temple in the Lord.”
If You Want the Blessing, You Have to Grow Up
by Michael Catt (from the “Leap of Faith” series) Joshua, 1 Corinthians, Hebrews, Ephesians I. Jehovah is looking for a people who will take Him at His word. Essential truths for victory:1) Prayer is a powerful weapon.2) The sword of the Spirit is our offensive weapon. II. The promises are ours, but we fail to
We Weren’t Born to Be Mild
by Michael Catt (from the “Leap of Faith” series) Joshua 1 Ron Dunn said there are three characteristics of faith:1) It is an affirmation.2) It is an act.3) It is an attitude.– The life of faith is a life of rest.– Faith is not a substitute for effort, and effort is not a substitute for
A Hope that Endures
by Michael Catt 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Three adjectives descriptive of hope: Good (2 Thess. 2:16) Blessed (Titus 2:13) Living (1 Peter 1:3) I. Hope Depends on Perspective II. The Basis of Our Hope A) God has promised us eternal life.B) God has promised us a resurrected body.C) God has promised us that Jesus is coming
Serving and Loving
by Michael Catt 1 Thessalonians 1:3 I. What Is Love According to God’s Word? Four basic words for love in the Greek:1) Eros2) Storge3) Philia4) Agape II. The Evidence of Love in Paul, the Thessalonians and, Prayerfully, in Us A) God’s kind of love is tenacious. (Matthew 5; Galatians 6; 1 Peter 1:22; 1 Thessalonians
The Life of Faith
by Michael Catt 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 I. Key Characteristics of a Great Church Attitudes: faith, hope, loveActions, work, labor, steadfastness Two-fold Example1) In conduct (v. 6)2) In their confession (v. 8) II. The Necessity of a Working Faith A) The first key is the object of faith. B) The second key to understanding is the
Godly Wisdom to Make Your Marriage Work
(This appeared as part of the “Godly Wisdom for a New Millennium Series”.) by Michael Catt Proverbs 24:3, 4 I. The Basis for a Happy HomeA. A home is built by wisdom. The word “built” suggests to restore.B. A home is established by understanding. The word “established” means to set in order.C. A home is