1. A reminder - Please: Turn off your cell phone or set to vibrate only
Turn off sound to all electronic devices
Use the nursery or cry room if your child is fussy
Get up during the preaching only if absolutely necessary (please sit in back if you must leave early)

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3. A reminder to consider others Please:
Turn off your cell phone or set to vibrate only
Turn off sound to all electronic devices
Use the nursery or cry room if your child is fussy
Get up during the preaching only if absolutely necessary (please sit in back if you must leave early)

4. Little or Great Faith Matthew 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29; Luke 9:37-43
True Christianity is about a radical spiritual change (from death to life) & the resulting new direction of life
The proper definition of being a Christian does not fit many who profess to be Christians - they are deceived

5. Little or Great Faith Matthew 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29; Luke 9:37-43
Genuine believers can spiritually fail because their faith is still immature 5

6. Little Faith: The Scene Matthew 17:14, Mark 9:14-15, Luke 9:37
There was a mixture of motivations in the crowd that was waiting for Jesus to return
Jesus, Peter, James & John returned the day after Jesus had been transfigured
The Scribes were arguing with the other disciples

7. Little Faith: A Pleading Father Matthew 17:15; Mark 9:16-18; Luke 9:38-39
The boy was afflicted by a demon that made him mute and caused epileptic type fits
Open fires and open cisterns and ponds made the boy’s affliction even more dangerous

8. Little Faith: The Disciples Matthew 9:16; Mark 9:18; Luke 9:40
Jesus was not there, so the man begged the disciples, but they could not cast the demon out
The disciples had previously cast out demons - Matthew 10

9. Little Faith: Jesus’ Response Matthew 17:17, Mark 9:19, Luke 9:41
Jesus’ disappointment is with this “unbelieving and perverted generation,” not just the disciples
Their unbelief shown in their rejection of Jesus despite His teaching, miracles and prophetic fulfillment

10. Little Faith: Jesus’ Response Matthew 17:17, Mark 9:19, Luke 9:41
Their understanding of the Old Testament was perverted so that they did not understand Jesus’ teachings
The contrast between the transfiguration and this contention caused Jesus to long for His return to glory 10

11. Little Faith: Jesus’ Response Matthew 17:17, Mark 9:19, Luke 9:41
Jesus was disappointed, but He still had compassion for the man and his son 11

12. Little Faith: A Humble Father Matthew 17:18; Mark 9:20-27, Luke 9:42-43
Jesus’ response was designed to bring out and then strengthen the man’s weak and immature faith
Humility, confession and asking for God’s help is the means to see His hand at work and your faith to grow

13. Great Faith: The Disciples Question Matthew 17:19-20, Mark 9:28-29
The disciples were perplexed why they could not cast this demon out, so they ask Jesus in private
The humble have the potential to develop great faith while pride prevents such growth

14. Great Faith: The Disciples Question Matthew 17:19-20, Mark 9:28-29
Matthew 17:20 - Jesus’ answer is direct and encouraging
Even a small faith can trust God when the provision is already in hand
Great faith trusts God in the midst of the storm as well as on the sunny day 14

15. Great Faith: The Nature of Faith Matthew 17:20
A mustard seed became a metaphor for anything that was very tiny
Faith must be placed in the right object
Faith itself can accomplish nothing

16. Great Faith: The Nature of Faith Matthew 17:20
Faith must have proper direction and purpose
Yubelina 16

17. Great Faith: The Nature of Faith Matthew 17:20
Faith must be persistent - Luke 18
Great faith overcomes whatever obstacle is in their way to accomplish whatever God has given them to do 17

18. Great Faith: The Nature of Faith Matthew 17:20
“Move a mountain” was a common figure of speech referring to a great obstacle
Faith and prayer are always restricted to only that which is in the framework of God’s will - James 1:3 18

19. Great Faith: The Nature of Faith Matthew 17:20
Demons have no obligation to obey a human no matter what words or incantations are used
Faith must be in God to accomplish His will and remain persistent 19

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