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Consideration Reminder for Church Services

Please silence cell phones, use nursery for fussy children, avoid unnecessary movement during preaching. Reflect on “Little or Great Faith” with Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Learn about spiritual growth and faith in God's will with Jesus' teachings.

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Consideration Reminder for Church Services

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  1. A reminder - Please: Turn off your cell phone or set to vibrate only Turn off sound to all electronic devices Use the nursery or cry room if your child is fussy Get up during the preaching only if absolutely necessary (please sit in back if you must leave early)

  2. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

  3. A reminder to consider others Please: Turn off your cell phone or set to vibrate only Turn off sound to all electronic devices Use the nursery or cry room if your child is fussy Get up during the preaching only if absolutely necessary (please sit in back if you must leave early)

  4. Little or Great FaithMatthew 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29; Luke 9:37-43 True Christianity is about a radical spiritual change (from death to life) & the resulting new direction of life The proper definition of being a Christian does not fit many who profess to be Christians - they are deceived

  5. Little or Great FaithMatthew 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29; Luke 9:37-43 Genuine believers can spiritually fail because their faith is still immature

  6. Little Faith: The SceneMatthew 17:14, Mark 9:14-15, Luke 9:37 There was a mixture of motivations in the crowd that was waiting for Jesus to return Jesus, Peter, James & John returned the day after Jesus had been transfigured The Scribes were arguing with the other disciples

  7. Little Faith: A Pleading FatherMatthew 17:15; Mark 9:16-18; Luke 9:38-39 The boy was afflicted by a demon that made him mute and caused epileptic type fits Open fires and open cisterns and ponds made the boy’s affliction even more dangerous

  8. Little Faith: The DisciplesMatthew 9:16; Mark 9:18; Luke 9:40 Jesus was not there, so the man begged the disciples, but they could not cast the demon out The disciples had previously cast out demons - Matthew 10

  9. Little Faith: Jesus’ ResponseMatthew 17:17, Mark 9:19, Luke 9:41 Jesus’ disappointment is with this “unbelieving and perverted generation,” not just the disciples Their unbelief shown in their rejection of Jesus despite His teaching, miracles and prophetic fulfillment

  10. Little Faith: Jesus’ ResponseMatthew 17:17, Mark 9:19, Luke 9:41 Their understanding of the Old Testament was perverted so that they did not understand Jesus’ teachings The contrast between the transfiguration and this contention caused Jesus to long for His return to glory

  11. Little Faith: Jesus’ ResponseMatthew 17:17, Mark 9:19, Luke 9:41 Jesus was disappointed, but He still had compassion for the man and his son

  12. Little Faith: A Humble FatherMatthew 17:18; Mark 9:20-27, Luke 9:42-43 Jesus’ response was designed to bring out and then strengthen the man’s weak and immature faith Humility, confession and asking for God’s help is the means to see His hand at work and your faith to grow

  13. Great Faith: The Disciples QuestionMatthew 17:19-20, Mark 9:28-29 The disciples were perplexed why they could not cast this demon out, so they ask Jesus in private The humble have the potential to develop great faith while pride prevents such growth

  14. Great Faith: The Disciples QuestionMatthew 17:19-20, Mark 9:28-29 Matthew 17:20 - Jesus’ answer is direct and encouraging Even a small faith can trust God when the provision is already in hand Great faith trusts God in the midst of the storm as well as on the sunny day

  15. Great Faith: The Nature of Faith Matthew 17:20 A mustard seed became a metaphor for anything that was very tiny Faith must be placed in the right object Faith itself can accomplish nothing

  16. Great Faith: The Nature of Faith Matthew 17:20 Faith must have proper direction and purpose Yubelina

  17. Great Faith: The Nature of Faith Matthew 17:20 Faith must be persistent - Luke 18 Great faith overcomes whatever obstacle is in their way to accomplish whatever God has given them to do

  18. Great Faith: The Nature of Faith Matthew 17:20 “Move a mountain” was a common figure of speech referring to a great obstacle Faith and prayer are always restricted to only that which is in the framework of God’s will - James 1:3

  19. Great Faith: The Nature of Faith Matthew 17:20 Demons have no obligation to obey a human no matter what words or incantations are used Faith must be in God to accomplish His will and remain persistent

  20. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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