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Lord, Increase Our Faith. Luke 17:5. Faith Can Be Increased. Matthew 6:30; 8:26; 14:30-31; 16:8; 17:20 Mark 9:22-24 Acts 16:5 2 Corinthians 10:15 1 Thessalonians 3:10. Faith Can Be Increased. 2 Thessalonians 1:3 2 Peter 1:5-8. Why Increase Faith?. To hold on to what we have
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Lord, Increase Our Faith Luke 17:5
Faith Can Be Increased • Matthew 6:30; 8:26; 14:30-31; 16:8; 17:20 • Mark 9:22-24 • Acts 16:5 • 2 Corinthians 10:15 • 1 Thessalonians 3:10
Faith Can Be Increased 2 Thessalonians 1:3 2 Peter 1:5-8
Why Increase Faith? • To hold on to what we have • If we do not increase, we will decrease (Mt. 13:12) • To keep from departing the faith • If we do not increase, we will depart (1 Tim. 1:19; 4:1; 6:21; 2 Tim. 3:8; Heb. 10:39)
Why Increase Faith? • To accomplish greater things • If we do not increase, we will hold back (Mt. 25:25; Mk. 4:40) • To fortify ourselves • If we do not increase, we will be weak (1 Pet. 1:7; 5:9)
Is My Faith Increasing? • Am I more trusting of God’s word? • Am I more obedient to God’s word? • Am I more evangelistic with God’s word?
How to Increase Our Faith • Not by something miraculous • Not by ignoring it • Not by giving up • Not by accident
How to Increase Our Faith • By feeding our faith (Rom. 10:17; 1 Tim. 4:6; 2 Tim. 3:15) • Eat regularly • Eat generously • Eat early
How to Increase Our Faith • By exercising our faith (1 Tim. 4:7-8; Heb. 5:13-14; 12:8) • Exercise regularly • Exercise persistently • Exercise at any age