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      How God Grows Our Faith

      Rick Warren | January 26, 2020

      On Saddleback Church’s 40th birthday, Pastor Rick Warren decided to teach on one of the most important principles he’s learned in the last four decades: how God grows our faith. In this message, you’ll discover how God uses his Word and your circumstances to deepen your trust in him.

      Message Action Plan

      Message Action Plan

      "The apostles said, 'Lord, increase our faith!'"  Luke 17:5

      "Without faith, it is impossible to please God." Hebrews 11:6

      Jesus: "According to your faith will it be done to you!"  Matthew 9:29

      "Let your roots grow down into him and draw up nourishment, so thatyou will grow in faith, strong and vigorous. . ."  Col. 2:7 (TLB)

      2 WAYS GOD GROWS OUR FAITH

      1. THROUGH KNOWING GOD'S WORD

      "Faith comes from hearing God's message, and God's message is heard through THE WORD of Christ."  Romans 10:17 (NIV)

      2. THROUGH CIRCUMSTANCES THAT TEST ME

      "When your faith is tested, your character has a chance to grow." James 1:3

      2 TESTS

      1. GOD TESTS & GROWS OUR FAITH THROUGH DREAMS

      "I know what I've planned for you," says the Lord. "I have good plans for you. I don't plan to hurt you. I plan to give you hope and a good future!"Jeremiah 29:11 (ICB)

      "God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams!"     Ephesians 3:20 (Mes)

      Feb 16: "Time To Dream!" 2020 Spiritual Growth Campaign begins!
      Pick up your Small Group HOST kit today!

      Action Plan:  What are some dreams in your life? Spend time thinking about them this week. Talk to God about them and ask him if they are dreams that he is giving to you. If you get the sense that they are God-given dreams, share them with a few people and begin talking them through.   

      2.  GOD TESTS & GROWS OUR FAITH THROUGH DELAYS

      "These things that I plan for you won't happen right away. Slowly, steadily, surely, the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled. If it seems slow, do not despair, for these things will surely come to pass. Just be patient! They will not be overdue a single day!" Habakkuk 2:3 (LB)

      ". . . God acts on the behalf of those who wait for Him."  Isaiah 64:4b

      Doable Discipleship: This week's episode of Doable Discipleship finishes a series on Fresh Starts by looking at Vocational Health. New episodes release every Tuesday. To listen, click here.

      Talk It Over: Have you ever discussed the weekend message in your small group? Talk It Over provides weekly small group discussion questions as a way to bring the weekend message into your small group. To view this week's Talk It Over, click here

      More from this series

      More from this series

      This Is Us
      January 5 - February 9, 2020
      • Replay: Our 2020 Vision For Our Future Together
        February 9, 2020
      • Our 2020 Vision For Our Future Together
        February 2, 2020
      • How God Grows Our Faith
        January 26, 2020
      • The Values That Matter Most To Us
        January 19, 2020
      • What On Earth Am I Here For?
        January 12, 2020
      • The Only Family That Will Last Forever
        January 5, 2020
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