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Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Faith That Moves You Forward: Step Out and Trust God
In this dynamic and faith-building message, Pastor John Martin delivers a powerful reminder: God didn’t call you to stand still—He called you to walk by faith. Whether you're just beginning your journey or have been following Jesus for years, this message will stir your heart to move forward with bold, persevering, life-transforming faith.
💬 “If you want to walk on water, you’ve got to get out of the boat.”
💬 “You may be in the fire, but you're not alone—God is in it with you.”
💬 “Faith that doesn’t move is faith that dies. But faith that moves... transforms.”
🔑 Key Themes:
• You already have a measure of faith—now activate it
• Faith initiates: it takes the first step, like Peter stepping out of the boat
• Faith perseveres: like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refusing to bow
• Faith transforms: when you stay the course, God changes your life and others around you
• Don’t give up before the breakthrough—your obedience makes room for miracles
📖 Scriptures Referenced:
• Romans 12:3 – “Each of us has been given a measure of faith”
• James 2:26 – “Faith without works is dead”
• Matthew 14:27–29 – Peter walks on water
• Daniel 3 – Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the furnace
• John 14:6 – “I am the way, the truth, and the life”
• Hebrews 12:2 – “Fix your eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith”
🙏 Personal Challenge: God didn’t save you to keep you safe—He saved you to send you. He’s not just calling you out of something—He’s calling you into something greater.
✔️ Will you trust Him and take the first step?
✔️ Will you keep going when it gets hard?
✔️ Will you let your faith shine so others can see Christ in you?
📌 Don’t settle for surface-level faith. Let God use your story, your struggles, and your steps to reveal His glory.
🕊️ How to Respond:
• Initiate: take a step of faith today
• Persevere: don’t give up in the fire
• Transform: let your life shine with God’s power
Pray today: “Lord, take this mustard seed of faith and use it to change my life—and change the world through me.”
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