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John is the under-shepherd of Agape International Church & Ministries Inc, Antioch, California and the President of Agape International Ministries Foundation, Inc (www.agapebfm.net) John has been a Preacher, Bible Teacher, Counselor and a mission-minded servant of God from 1984 till the present time. Married to Alice since 1987, he enjoys being a father to 2 sons and 1 daughter. He is available to preach, participate in evangelistic crusades and revivals, lead or participate in a Marriage Enrichment program internationally. John preaches on a weekly radio broadcast called "KNOW THE TRUTH" (Based on John 8:32)and the broadcast is aired every Sunday at Radio KDIA 1640AM. The broadcast is also accessible through the website of the radio station: www.kdia.com. You can follow him on twitter @agapebfm

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Safe Zone or Faith Zone?

Series: Our Shared Values 1

Safe Zone or Faith Zone

Memory Verse: Hebrews 11:1 (NKJV) — 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.


TEXT: LUKE 7:1-10


INTRODUCTION: Luke 17:5




First, Jesus hometown was amazed at the lack of faith for the people in his home town. Mark 6:5–6





Second, Jesus was amazed at the great faith of the centurion. Luke 7:7,9–10


 “That's one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind.”—Neil Armstrong, July 20, 1969.


First, you must stay with the godly. Psalm 1:1;1 Corinthians 15:33

Second, if you want to lead a successful life, you must study the word of God. Psalm 1:2

Third, this kind of life results in stability and success. Psalm 1:3


Unchanging Truths about Faith


  1. Faith Involves Risk-Taking. Hebrews 11:6,8; Proverbs 3:5–6






  1. Faith is Sustained by Confidence in God. Heb 11:1; Romans 4:17–18




  1. Faith Requires Obedience. Hebrews 11:8; Ephesians 3:20–21





ONLINE GIVING
Acts 20:35 (NKJV) “… ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

Write the amount on the envelope and write ONLINE on top of envelope then drop it in offering plate.