San Angelo First Assembly's Podcast

WHAT FAITH NEEDS Colossians 1:11 Strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy. • As a Christian you are a citizen of TWO worlds. • Faith is the BRIDGE between the two worlds. Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. • Faith takes the blessings of heaven and gives substance to them on earth. • The period of time between your believing and receiving is when the enemy attacks. THREE THINGS FAITH NEEDS 1. Faith requires patience to protect against circumstances. Hebrews 6:11-12 And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end, 12that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. James 1:2-4 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect a