1. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

2. US Supreme Court’s Decision The Bible is clear that when a nation's leaders make decisions for a nation, it represents the nation's stance. That stance, will either bring God's blessings, discipline, or judgment. The founders of this nation established it upon a covenant with God…and developed an infrastructure that was Biblically aligned and ensured that God was interwoven into the fabric of every facet of our society…and our nation experienced unprecedented blessings from God. The decision our Supreme Court made last week is a historic event in America. It is a clear statement that America will stand in God's face, pointing their collective finger, in an act of arrogant defiance against Biblical marriage. We stand, as a nation, in jeopardy of God's judgment. Perhaps the same judgment that Northern Israel faced when they turned away from God, defied Him, and were decimated by Assyria…under the judgment of God. I am deeply grieved in my soul, over this decision. However, I am more determined than ever, to "fight" for the soul of my country. Many have dedicated our life to the reformation of our country…and I plan on seeing reformation, within my lifetime. It's critical in this hour, that we unite efforts, be watchful for the enemy against the Church, be prepared to die for God's kingdom in our nation, and seek God to build wisely upon the foundation of Jesus Christ. We must pray and fast for our nation to turn back!

3. Cuba Missionary – Bob Thurgood “The Shoes” by Cindy Dyer

4. Bible College started with 150 graduates to-date 36 new churches planted in the last 13 years Conference attended by 90 pastors from across the entire country A Missionary’s Vision

5. You don’t always see the fruit of the seeds you plant Your faith today, will change someone’s life tomorrow Hebrews 11:39-40 – And all these, having gained approval through their faith, did not receive what was promised, because God had provided something better for us, so that apart from us they would not be made perfect. (video)

6. A Little Faith Goes A Long Way Matthew 13:31-32 – …“The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field; and this is smaller than all other seeds, but when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come nest in its branches.”

7. How Important Is Faith?  Faith is a gift from the Holy Spirit  Faith in who Jesus is…brings salvation for your soul Ephesians 2:8 – For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God  Faith carries you forward, even when you don’t have the strength or can’t see a way through. It drives you to look forward to a better place Hebrews 11:1 – Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Hebrews 11:10 – Abraham was confidently looking forward to a city with eternal foundations, a city designed and built by God.

8. Will You “Plant” Your Faith? Faith gives birth to God-given dreams & ministries Basis for a new hope Hebrews 11:13 – talks about Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob “All these people died still believing what God had promised them. They did not receive what was promised, but they saw it all from a distance and welcomed it.” Lives depend on it