A powerful and relevant theme for this month preaching is "Hope in the Unseen" or "Faith as Our Foundation," drawing from a core New Testament chapter.
Recommended Reading: Hebrews 11:1-3, 6-12 (The Power of Faith)
This passage is foundational, defining faith and illustrating its practical power through historical examples.
📜 Reading Selection
Hebrews 11:1 (The Definition)
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:2-3 (The Foundation of Creation)
This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.
Hebrews 11:6 (The Necessity of Belief)
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Hebrews 11:7-12 (The Examples of Noah and Abraham)
By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that is in keeping with faith.
By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. And by faith even Sarah, who was past childbearing age, was enabled to bear children because she considered him faithful who had made the promise. And so from this one man, and him as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore.
Suggested Monthly Preaching Theme: Living by Assurance, Not by Sight
This theme allows for a practical, encouraging series focused on the application of faith in daily life.
Key Preaching Points:
Faith Defines Reality (Verses 1-3): Faith is not a feeling, but a conviction about the unseen. The visible world is temporary, but the promises of God are assured. This is the foundation of Christian hope.
Faith Rewards Seekers (Verse 6): Faith is the gateway to pleasing God because it confirms belief in His existence and His justice (that He rewards those who seek Him). This encourages diligence and earnestness in spiritual life.
Faith Requires Action (Verses 7-12): True faith compels obedience to divine instruction, even when the path is illogical or scary (Noah building an ark) or entirely unknown (Abraham leaving home). This challenges the congregation to move from passive belief to active obedience.
Faith Sustains the Promise (Verse 11): Faith enables the impossible (Sarah conceiving). This is a message of empowerment: God’s faithfulness can overcome natural limitations, providing a powerful message of perseverance and trust for difficult times.
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