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• Increase My Faith – Part 3: Faith That Defies Logic!

  📖 Luke 17:5–6 (NKJV)Introduction: The Condition of Our Heart Matters📖 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NKJV)Faith operates from the heart, not the head. A heart that is consumed by fear, doubt, and negativity cannot produce faith that moves mountains. The condition of your heart determines the expression of your faith.The World Conditions Us to Think Negatively📖 Romans 12:2 (NKJV)We live in a generation constantly fed with negativity:News headlines are filled with violence, corruption, and fear.Movies and music often glorify pain, lust, and hopelessness.Even social media celebrates chaos more than peace.Every day, what we hear and see conditions our minds — either toward faith or toward fear.Practical Example:If a child constantly hears, “You’ll never make it,” that voice becomes their inner language.If another child hears, “You can do all things through Christ,” that word becomes their default faith.Lesson:What fills your ears will eventually fill your heart.That’s why the Bible says, “Faith comes by hearing…” not by seeing. The Psychological Process of Hearing📖 Romans 10:17 (NKJV)There’s a divine and psychological process that connects what we hear to how we live:Stage-What Happen-Faith Response1. Hearing: Recognition of sound - Awareness of truth2. Understanding: Cognitive processing - Openness and trust3. Feeling: Emotional connection - Joy, peace, motivation 4. Believing: Internalization - Confidence, identity in Christ5. Acting: Behavior and response - Bold obedience 6. Reinforcing: Long-term rewiring - Transformation and resilience Practical Example:When you constantly hear the Word — sermons, worship, Scripture — your inner language changes.Instead of saying, “I can’t,” you start saying, “I can do all things through Christ.”You stop reacting emotionally and start responding spiritually.Faith vs Logic📖 Hebrews 11:1 (NLT)Logic and faith both have a place — but they operate in different realms.Logic says: “Be realistic.”Faith says: “Be spiritual.”Logic looks at facts.Faith looks at truth.Key Truth:Logic is limited by human understanding, but faith is unlimited because it’s connected to God’s Word.Examples of Faith That Defied LogicLet’s look at people who refused to be trapped by what they saw — and chose to believe what God said.Person - Reality - Faith ResponsePeter: “We have toiled all night and caught nothing.” “Nevertheless, at Your word I will let down the net.” (Luke 5:5)The Centurion: His servant was sick. “Only speak a word, and my servant will be healed.” (Matthew 8:8)Mary: The wine had run out. “Whatever He says to you, do it.” (John 2:5)David: Goliath was bigger and stronger. “The Lord who delivered me will deliver me again.” (1 Samuel 17:37)Moses: Pharaoh wanted him dead. “Thus says the Lord: Let My people go.” (Exodus 5:1)Abraham: Told to sacrifice his only son. “God will provide for Himself the lamb.” (Genesis 22:8)Isaac: Famine in the land. “Isaac sowed in that land and reaped a hundredfold.” (Genesis 26:12)Life Lesson:Faith doesn’t ignore reality — it simply refuses to be ruled by it.Faith says: “I see the facts, but I choose to stand on the truth of God’s Word.”Lesson:Faith that defies logic is not blind faith — it is Word-based faith.It doesn’t deny reality, it just refuses to let reality have the final say.Conclusion: Believe What You Speak 📖 2 Corinthians 4:13 (NKJV)The spirit of faith speaks boldly — it never stays silent.When you believe in your heart and confess with your mouth, power is released.Practical Insight:You can’t speak defeat all week and expect victory on Sunday.You can’t declare fear and expect peace.You can’t speak sickness and expect healing.

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• Increase My Faith – Part 2: Faith Comes by Hearing, Not by Experience!

  (Obedience to God’s Word)📖 Luke 17:5–6 (NKJV)“And the apostles said to the Lord, ‘Increase our faith.’ So the Lord said, ‘If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, “Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea,” and it would obey you.’”Introduction – Is Experience Really the Best Teacher?We’ve often heard the phrase: “Experience is the best teacher.”And there’s some truth to that.Firsthand experience gives insight that theory alone cannot.It helps us develop skill and wisdom.Repeated experiences—good or bad—mature us.We can even learn from others’ experiences to avoid their mistakes.Reflecting on what worked and what didn’t builds discernment.But here’s the truth: experience may be a teacher, but it’s not the best one.📖 Romans 10:17 (NKJV)There’s no need to experience pain first when God has already spoken. Obey His Word, and you’ll avoid unnecessary suffering.Key Thought 💭Experience can teach you lessons, yes—but sometimes the cost of those lessons is too high.When you walk by faith and obedience, you don’t have to “learn the hard way.”Faith in God’s Word is the best teacher.It rewards you with peace, protection, and progress—without the painful tuition fees of disobedience.Key TruthIn the Bible, faith in the Word of God—not experience—has always been the best teacher, producing tangible results.You don’t have to experience the fall to know obedience brings life. Just believe and obey the Word.Biblical Case Studies – When Experience Came Too Late1. Adam and Eve – Ignored God’s Command (Genesis 3:1–24)2. Cain – Ignored God’s Warning (Genesis 4:6–8)3. Noah’s Generation – Mocked God’s Word (Genesis 6–7)4. Lot’s Wife – Looked Back (Genesis 19:17, 26)5. The Israelites – Refused to Enter the Promised Land (Numbers 13–14)6. King Saul – Partial Obedience (1 Samuel 15:1–23)7. Samson – Ignored His Calling (Judges 16:1–21)8. David – Broke God’s Law (2 Samuel 11–12)9. Solomon – Turned to Idols (1 Kings 11:1–11)10. The Golden Calf – Impatience in the Waiting (Exodus 32)11. Judas Iscariot – Ignored Jesus’ Warning (Matthew 26:14–25; 27:3–5)True Faith Doesn’t Wait for ExperienceTrue faith says: “If God said it, I believe it.”It moves in obedience, not trial and error.Faith hears the Word and responds—without needing a painful experience to confirm it.Hearing from GodThis phrase—“God told me”—has become so common in church that it’s lost meaning.But the real question is: How do we truly hear God?Answer: Through His Word.The primary voice of God is His Logos—the written Word of God.Principle:Don’t bend the Bible to fit your life.Let the Bible bend your life to fit God’s truth.Since faith comes by hearing, then your faith grows every time you listen, meditate, and obey the Word.Faith and Words – The Psychology of Hearing📖 Proverbs 18:20–21 (NKJV)Stages of Hearing and Believing:Hearing – Awareness and attention.Understanding – Processing and trusting.Feeling – Emotional response (peace or fear).Believing – Internalizing truth or lies.Acting – Expressing what’s inside.Reinforcing – Forming habits and transformation.Your words and what you hear shape your emotional world, your belief system, and your destiny.📖 Ephesians 4:29–32 (NKJV)Corrupt words poison faith—psychologically and spiritually.God’s Word, however, builds, heals, and renews.Power of the Word of God📖 Hebrews 11:3 (NKJV)Everything visible came from the invisible Word.If God framed the world by His Word, you can frame your world by your words—when they agree with His Word.Conclusion – Faith or Experience?Experience produces scars.Faith produces fruit.By the time experience teaches you, it may be too late—but when faith teaches you, it’s just in time.Raw faith—simple, childlike obedience—is the key to victory.So don’t wait for experience.Hear, believe, and obey the Word of God!

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• Increase My Faith Part 1: Don’t stop at the door, Take the roof off!

  Increase My Faith Part 1: Don’t stop at the door, Take the roof off! 📖Luke 17:5-6 NKJV  Introduction: Size of my faith·      This event is happening later in Jesus’ ministry ·      The disciples had seen that Jesus always attributed the miracles He did to faith and were interested to have the size of their faith increased The disciples said, “Increase our faith.” But Jesus said, “It doesn’t take more faith. It just takes faith.” Do you have it? ·      Even the smallest seed, when alive and planted, carries the power to move the impossible. “It’s not the size of my faith—it’s the size of my God!” Key truthIn Gods kingdom faith is the key that opens all the doors  📖Hebrews 11:6 NKJV ·      It’s still the same for us today - we have to have faith in God for things to happen in our lives 1. Faith Walks Better With Friends (Collaborative Faith) 📖 Mark 2:1-12 NKJVThe Bible doesn’t tell us if it was his idea or theirs to go. It doesn’t matter. What matters is—he got there. And when Jesus looked up, He didn’t just see the man’s faith, He saw their faith. These men loved their friend enough to go the extra mile. True friends bring you closer to Christ. “When I can’t walk, I need friends who will carry me!”“Your circle can be your ceiling—or your ladder!” 📖 Matthew 18:19–20 NKJV Reflections:Check if you have right friends and companions. If not, pray to God to lead you to them. Key truthJesus saw their faith as one because they did it in agreement  ·      How much more when we believe in Jesus as the church - we will see the hand of God moving in our daily lives 2. Faith Finds a Way (Overcoming Obstacles) 📖 Mark 2:2, 4 NKJV•           The crowd blocked the door. But faith doesn’t stop at the door—it finds the roof.•           Faith will make you rip through barriers, not sit behind excuses.•           They didn’t let the obstacle become the end of the story. Faith doesn’t take no for an answer. Faith takes the roof off. People with excuses never experience what God has promised. Reflections:These four guys broke someone’s roof to get to Jesus. What “roof” do you need to break to reach your miracle? Fear? Pride? Excuses? When the door is closed, faith builds a roof entrance. 3. Planning is not lack of Faith  📖 Mark 2:3 NKJVThis wasn’t haphazard. Four men, one assignment, one plan. Faith is not reckless—it’s strategic.Faith doesn’t retire your brain; it requires you to use wisdom and plan. They didn’t drop the man randomly—they lowered him with precision right in front of Jesus. Key Truth: Faith without wisdom is presumption. Faith with wisdom is power. 📖 Luke 14:28-31 NKJV Practical Application:The church of God should stop doing foolish things and regard it as faith. When things don’t work out than the blame it on GodKey truth:They dropped him safely right in front of Jesus. That didn’t happen by chance but by precision, exactness and accuracy. 4. Jesus Reads The hearts  📖 Mark 2:8 NKJV ·      The greatest person in that room was not the Pharisees, not the crowd—it was Jesus. He not only saw the paralytic’s physical need but also the Pharisees’ hidden thoughts. Key TruthYou need to have God who scans deep issues in your heart and surrender all to Him 📖 Mark 2:9-11 NKJVQuestions:Which one is easier?  Answer: All is easy because He is God. He can do anything. 📖 Luke 1:37 NKJVKey truth To prove that he is God, he then commanded the man to walk Conclusion: Forgiveness of sins 📖 Mark 2:5 NKJV Jesus went deeper than the legs—He touched the soul.A healed walk means nothing if your heart is still broken.Jesus cares more about who you are than what you do. “God doesn’t just fix your walk—He fixes your heart!”“Faith doesn’t just change my situation—it changes my soul!”  Jesus cares about your soul more that your external issues 📖 Ephesians 3:16–17 NKJV 

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• Access to the Promised Future – Part 9: Don’t Rent the Future—Own It

  (Finale – Inheritance Is More Than Land— It’s Legacy)📖 Joshua 13:1–2 (NKJV)Introduction: Will It Ever End?God looked Joshua straight in the face and said: “You’re old.”That’s not an insult—it’s reality. Joshua’s time was running out. His time was almost over, but the mission was not yet complete.This reminds us: we are not here forever. Because of that, we must think carefully about the legacy we leave behind.Key Truth: Inheritance is GenerationalEvery generation inherits both victories and unfinished battles. Even in moments of great triumph, there are always new challenges for those who come after us.Some inherit debts and poverty (liabilities).Others inherit businesses, investments, and land (assets).What we leave behind determines whether the next generation starts life at a disadvantage or with a head start.This was true in Joshua’s day—and it remains true for us today.Mistakes the Next Generation Often MakesTaking things for granted, assuming life will always remain as their parents left it.Believing the illusion of the “soft life.Squandering inheritance, like the prodigal son (Luke 15:11–13).Failing to put in the same effort that their parents did to build what they now enjoy.You know what the danger is?Unfinished Battles – Dealing with the PhilistinesGod told Joshua: “There remains very much land to be possessed.”Translation? Some problems are not yours to solve. Some problems are for the next generation to face.🗣️“You Can’t Kill Every Giant, But You Can Raise Giant-Slayers.”This means: No matter how faithful or effective you are, your children will face battles of their own. Your duty is to equip them to fight.🗣️“Inheritance Is More Than Land—It’s Legacy.”The Land Issue (Joshua 13–22)This section of Joshua is all about land ownership and inheritance.🗣️“Don’t Rent the Future—Own It!”📖 Key Truth:The one who possesses the land, possesses the wealth. Land always carries the potential for generational growth.🗣️ “From Eden to New Jerusalem—It’s Always Been About the Land.”From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is a story of land: Eden → Promised Land → New Jerusalem.Practical Lessons on Land OwnershipFarming: Mining:.Politics & War: Key NoteTrue wealth is tied to land. Without ownership, identity and security are weakened.Example of Courage – The Bravery of Caleb📖 Joshua 14:10–12 – At 85 years old, Caleb said: “Give me this mountain!”📖Joshua 15:14 NKJV“Caleb drove out the three sons of Anak from there: Sheshai, Ahiman, and Talmai, the children of Anak.”🗣️“You Don’t Need Easy Land. You Need Promised Land.”Caleb was 85 years old.Still strong. Still ready. Still believing.The giants didn’t scare him. The mountains didn’t intimidate him.He wasn’t asking for easy land.He was asking for hard land.Because he believed the harder the battle, the greater the glory.With God on our side, we can never lose (Romans 8:31).Fair Treatment for Women📖 Joshua 17:3–6 – Zelophehad’s daughters boldly claimed their rightful inheritance.In a society that overlooked women, God made provision for justice and equality.This shows that God values dignity, fairness, and inclusion.📖 Psalm 68:5–6 reminds us that God is a defender of the marginalized.The City of Refuge (Joshua 20:2–6)God commanded cities where people could run for safety after accidental death.These were places of grace and protection in a world of revenge.Conclusion: Choose Whom You Will Serve📖 Joshua 24:15–16 After all the battles, victories, and possessions, the greatest inheritance is faith in God.Success without faith is failure.The greatest legacy you can leave your children is not land, money, or assets—but a house that serves the Lord.But the greatest inheritance is a legacy of faith.Choose wisely. Choose Jesus. And you are guaranteed victory that lasts beyond this life. 🏆But if you have the Lord, even if you lose everything else—you still win.

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• Access to the Promised Future – Part 8: No Sunset Until You Win

  Introduction – Who’s Next? Not Me!Israel was on a winning streak. Jericho? Gone. Ai? Gone. Word spread like wildfire. Nations were shaking. The kings said, “Who’s next?”The Gibeonites said, “Not me!” But they didn’t say it with swords. They said it with surrender.Sometimes the smartest move you’ll ever make is not to fight harder but to bow lower.1. The Wisdom of SurrenderThe Gibeonites could fight. Joshua 10:2 says they were strong warriors. But they knew—you can’t fight God and win.So what did they do?Put on ragged clothes.Carried moldy bread.Looked weak. Looked desperate. Looked foolish.It’s better to look foolish in surrender than to die in pride.Genesis 12:3 They tapped into a promise God made to Abraham centuries earlier. They didn’t even know the fine print of covenant law—but they knew enough to humble themselves.Think about it. We live in a culture where everyone wants to look like they’ve got it all together:The Instagram filter says “perfect.”The smile says “I’m fine.”The bank account is in overdraft, but the outfit says “I’m winning.”But the Gibeonites show us something countercultural: sometimes salvation comes when you admit you don’t have it all together.2. Humility Attracts God’s GraceJoshua said, “Why did you lie to us?”The Gibeonites said, “Because we were afraid. We’re at your mercy.”That’s not manipulation—that’s humility.James 4:6 Sometimes your salvation will come through the strangest door. But if it leads you to grace, walk through it. Grace doesn’t meet you where you’re impressive. Grace meets you where you’re honest.Rahab tied a scarlet cord.David acted like a madman to escape Saul.The Gibeonites wore moldy clothes.Not impressive. Not glamorous. But effective.3. The Revelation They SawThe Gibeonites realized something other nations missed:We know how to fight, but we can’t fight against God.Our strength is nothing compared to His sovereignty.Wisdom is not knowing how to fight. Wisdom is knowing which fights to walk away from and fight isn’t worth fighting.4. The God Who Fights for the HumbleHave you ever been in a fight that you didn’t even start?Joshua wasn’t looking for trouble. He had just honored a covenant with Gibeon. And suddenly—five kings, five armies, five battles in one—came against him.That’s how life works. Sometimes, the moment you decide to do what’s right, opposition rises up. But what we learn in this story is simple: When the odds are stacked against you, God is stacked for you.A. Opposition is Proof You’re on the Right TrackIf the pressure is great, maybe the purpose is greater.John 16:33 When the five kings attacked Gibeon, they weren’t really attacking Gibeon. They were attacking covenant.B. God Speaks Victory Before the BattleWhen God has spoken, the battle is already decided.Romans 8:31 C. When Your Effort Meets God’s InterventionSometimes your hustle is not enough—but your God is more than enough.Exodus 14:14 D. Bold Prayers Release Unusual MiraclesWhat if the only thing standing between you and your miracle is the size of your prayer?Ephesians 3:20 And covenant called Joshua to march all night to defend them.But the real defender wasn’t Joshua.God confused the armies.God dropped hailstones from heaven.God made the sun stand still.5. Practical Pull-ThroughHow many times have we lost because we fought the wrong fight?Fighting for pride instead of fighting for peace.Fighting people instead of fighting in prayer.Fighting God’s plan instead of surrendering to it.Isaiah 41:11–12Psalm 27:3 Don’t waste your energy fighting battles God never called you to fight. Align with Him, and He will extend the day until you win.Conclusion – We Are the Gibeonites of This GenerationWe were next in line for judgment. We deserved wrath. But like Gibeon, we humbled ourselves.Romans 5:8 1 Peter 3:18 We surrendered. Christ fought. And He won.Romans 8:37

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