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Introduction

  • Opening Text: Matthew 8:5-10
  • Theme: Living a life of hope and confidence by faith in God’s Word.
  • Objective: Understand how great faith in the Word of God leads to transformation and abundant living.
  1. The Marvel of Great Faith
  • Jesus’ Reaction: He marveled at the centurion’s faith (Matthew 8:10).
  • Why Was It Great Faith?
    1. Recognized Jesus’ authority without needing physical evidence.
    2. Trusted fully in the power of Jesus’ Word.
  1. Faith in Action
  • The Centurion’s Request: "Just say the word."
  • Key Truths:
    1. Faith must be active, not passive.
    2. Faith is demonstrated through obedience to God’s Word.
    3. The centurion acted on what he believed about Jesus’ authority.
  1. The Power of the Word
  • God’s Word Is Sufficient:
    • The centurion believed Jesus’ Word was enough to heal his servant.
  • The Word’s Power:
  1. God’s Word accomplishes His purpose (Isaiah 55:11).
  2. It is alive, powerful, and unchanging (Hebrews 4:12).
  • Faith is Rooted in the Word:
    1. "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God" (Romans 10:17).
  1. The Kingdom Connection
  • The Centurion’s Understanding:
    1. Authority and submission – He recognized Jesus as a representative of a higher Kingdom.
    2. Trust in delegated power – The centurion understood that Jesus’ words carried the authority of Heaven.
  • Application:
  • Seek first the Kingdom of God and trust His authority in every area of life.
  1. The Call to Receive
  • The Word Is Constantly Sent:
    1. God’s Word is powerful, but it must be received with faith.
    2. Like a receiver in football, we must be ready to "catch" what God is sending.
  • Barriers to Receiving:
  • Doubt, disobedience, and distraction can hinder the effectiveness of God’s Word in our lives.
  • Action Step:
  • Open your heart, mind, and spirit to receive God’s Word today.
  1. The Promise of the Word
  • God’s Word Never Fails:
    1. The same Word that healed in the past is at work today.
    2. If God said it, that settles it!
  • Speak the Word Over Your Life:
  • Healing, provision, and deliverance are found in the promises of God.
  • Encouragement:
  • God’s Word is unchanging and sufficient to meet every need.

Conclusion

  • Declaration: "God, this Word is for me!"
  • Final Encouragement:
    • Receive the Word, act on it, and live by it. Just one Word from God can change everything.
  • Closing Prayer: Trust in the authority and power of God’s Word to transform your life.

Scripture References

  • Matthew 8:5-10: The centurion’s faith and Jesus’ response.
  • Romans 10:17: Faith comes by hearing the Word.
  • James 2:26: Faith without works is dead.
  • Psalm 107:20: He sent His Word and healed them.
  • Isaiah 55:11: God’s Word will not return void.
  • Matthew 6:33: Seek first the Kingdom of God.
  • Hebrews 4:12: The Word of God is alive and active.
  • John 8:36: Whom the Son sets free is free indeed.
  • Hebrews 7:25: Jesus intercedes for us.