Our Sermons
Faith - Part 1
What do you do when you believe in God, but still wrestle with doubt?
In Faith: Get It. Grow It. Live It., Pastor Nichole Crowley shares an honest and practical message for anyone who wants stronger faith but feels stuck in fear, disappointment, waiting, or uncertainty.
If you’ve ever prayed, “Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief,” this message will meet you right there.
Wanting stronger faith is not a sign that something is wrong with you. Often, it is the very place where God begins to grow something deeper.
Through Matthew 18, Mark 9, Romans 12, Romans 10, and James 2, this message reminds us that faith is a gift from God, but it is also something that can grow. Every believer receives a seed of faith, and that seed is meant to be fed with the Word, strengthened in God’s presence, and exercised through obedience.
Childlike faith does not mean having everything figured out. It means trusting that the Father is good, that He sees, and that He will provide.
If your faith feels small, tired, tangled, or under pressure, don’t give up. Bring what you have to Jesus. The seed He planted in you can still grow.
Key Takeaway:
Faith is a gift from God, and even when it feels weak or mixed with doubt, God can strengthen it through His Word, His presence, and your obedience.
This week, pray:
“Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief.”
Then take one step to grow your faith: read the Word, seek His presence, or obey what He is asking you to do.
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