The Strength of Faith

Sermon outline: This is an abbreviated outline with the complete sermon downloadable at the bottom of the post.

Text: Hebrews 11:11-12

Title: The Strength of Faith

Introduction: It seems that people today are becoming increasingly aware of their health and employ a variety of lifestyle changes in order to increase their vitality and strength.

From:

• Dieting to cycling
• Lifting weights to running on tread mills
• Eating organic foods to various stretches

To be honest, it’s not that difficult to increase your physical strength. With a little discipline and work you can become a stronger person.

I hope that you are eating and living healthy so that your physical strength increases. But what are you doing to increase your spiritual strength?

Notice now the progression of a life filled with the strength and power of God.

I. The Depletion of Material Strength—vs. 11

A. Our failure

B. Our flesh

II. The Reception of the Miraculous Strength—vs. 11

A. God’s power is received in weakness

B. God’s power is rendered with humility

III. The Dominion of the Master’s Strength

A. Maintained through faith in God’s promises

B. Maintained through faith in God’s person

Conclusion: Put your faith in God—He will strengthen you just like He strengthened Sarah and realize:

• The depletion of material strength
• The reception of the miraculous strength
• The dominion of the Master’s strength