01 September 2013

The same spirit of faith

The same spirit of faith
Text: 2 Corinthians 4

Speaker:
Rev Dr Charles Tan
Chairman:
Rev Mark Tan and Rev Mitch Tan
Series:
THE SAME SPIRIT OF FAITH

Message Notes

(I) THE SPIRIT OF FAITH SEEN IN THE OLD TESTAMENT SAINTS

1. Abraham- The father of faith (Romans 4)

2. Joseph- Pharaoh’s most trusted minister (Genesis 41)

3. Moses- The greatest of the servants of God (Exodus)

(II) THE SAME SPIRIT OF FAITH

1. A bold claim by the Apostle Paul (2 Corinthians 4:13)

2. He was able to back up this statement

a) The apostles

b) Other outstanding servants of God in the NT

c) His personal life

(III) POSSESSING THE SAME SPIRIT OF FAITH

1. Understanding the Potential of this statement

a) It is possible to possess the same spirit of faith

b) It is possible to attempt and achieve significance in life through faith

2. Undertaking the challenge of cultivating this spirit of faith

a) Much depends on what we believe

b) Much depends also on how apply our faith

(IV) POWER OF FAITH

1. God desires us to put out faith into action

2. He will bless our faith as we apply it in our life and ministry

(V) THE NEXT TEN YEARS

1. More people of faith to arise

2. Greater works to be attempted for the Lord (John 14:12)

3. Projects:-

a) Bethany IV

b) Sathiyam Study Centre and Church

c) New Church in Trichy