Sermon About God's Faithfulness: Be Reciprocal

Sermon About Faithfulness: Be Reciprocal

God has always been faithful to us. He never changes or wavers from who He is. He is our rock and our salvation. But what does it mean to be faithful to God? How do we know if we're really being faithful to God? Why is faithfulness to God so important?

1. Have Faithfulness why God is faithful

Jesus praises Pergamum believers for their faithfulness despite satanic attack and exhorts them to reject heresy (2:12-17).

We should always be faithful to our relationship with God. Learn more about the importance of faith in your life!

Faithfulness means being loyal to someone or something. It also means being true to yourself and your beliefs.

God is always there for us. He loves us unconditionally and will never leave us nor forsake us. He is our Rock and our Salvation.

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2. Faithfulness and the sin

We live in an imperfect world where we face challenges every day. Sometimes these challenges seem overwhelming and we feel as though we cannot overcome them alone. However, God is always with us. He is our rock, our salvation, and our strength.

But, God’s steadfast love (mercy) is shown in his pity for the lost human race and the desire to save them.

Yet, his faithfulness (truth) regarding his promises and even his threatenings must be satisfied.

Zechariah prophesies of this about Jesus in Lk. 1:72

Sin entered into the world. Sin brought death and destruction. Sin separated man from God. Man became sinful and lost his relationship with God.

GOD’S Plan of salvation has not changed - I Pet. 1:24-25

It still requires faith-Heb. 11:6; Jn. 8:24; Mk. 16:15-16. It still requires repentance-Acts 17:30. It still requires faithfulness-Rev. 2:10

3. Look at some practical ways to be more faithful to God.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

What is encouraging would be to see the change that Jesus is making in your life.

Let me see results like faithfulness, kindness, godliness, patience, and any other Christ -like attribute.

When wesee people growing spiritually, and it reflects in their lives--then we are becoming the success that Jesus wants us to be. Living a Christ-like life is the most important thing.

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Pray every day.

Prayer is an essential part of any healthy relationship. If you pray regularly, you will develop a closer relationship with God. You will learn how to communicate with Him better and He will help you overcome obstacles in your life.

Read the Bible daily.

It’s easy to read the Bible once a week or even once a month. However, reading the Bible every day helps you understand what God wants from you and gives you a chance to reflect on His Word. Reading the Bible daily also helps you stay focused on God’s word.

Give thanks for what you have.

Thankfulness is an essential part of being faithful to God. If we are thankful for everything He has done for us, then we will offering anything for thanks.

Ask God to help you forgive others.

It’s easy to become angry when things go wrong in our lives. However, anger only hurts ourselves. Instead, ask God to help you forgive those who hurt you. This will help you move forward in your life.

Sermon About God's Faithfulness: Be Reciprocal

4. Faithfulness and salvation

Matthew 24:45-51 Faithful servant (faithfulness): Jesus warns Israel to be prepared for His return through the illustration of two servants: the faithful servant who was ready for his master’s return and the unfaithful servant who lived irresponsibly.

“Steadfast love and faithfulness meet; righteousness and peace kiss each other. Psalm 85:10

God's righteousness vindicated in His election of Israel, who rejected Christ for works and is now partially and temporarily rejected, provides Gentile salvation to warn the Gentiles of pride and shows God’s faithfulness to His covenant nation Israel.