1. Lord, Increase Our Faith
Luke 17:5

2. Faith Can Be Increased Matthew 6:30; 8:26; 14:30-31; 16:8; 17:20
Mark 9:22-24
Acts 16:5
2 Corinthians 10:15
1 Thessalonians 3:10

3. Faith Can Be Increased
2 Thessalonians 1:3
2 Peter 1:5-8

4. Why Increase Faith? To hold on to what we have
If we do not increase, we will decrease (Mt. 13:12)
To keep from departing the faith
If we do not increase, we will depart (1 Tim. 1:19; 4:1; 6:21; 2 Tim. 3:8; Heb. 10:39)

5. Why Increase Faith? To accomplish greater things
If we do not increase, we will hold back (Mt. 25:25; Mk. 4:40)
To fortify ourselves
If we do not increase, we will be weak (1 Pet. 1:7; 5:9)

6. Is My Faith Increasing? Am I more trusting of God’s word?
Am I more obedient to God’s word?
Am I more evangelistic with God’s word?

7. How to Increase Our Faith
Not by something miraculous
Not by ignoring it
Not by giving up
Not by accident

8. How to Increase Our Faith
By feeding our faith (Rom. 10:17; Tim. 4:6; 2 Tim. 3:15)
Eat regularly
Eat generously
Eat early

9. How to Increase Our Faith
By exercising our faith (1 Tim. 4:7-8; Heb. 5:13-14; 12:8)
Exercise regularly
Exercise persistently
Exercise at any age