1. “Lord, i n c r e a s e our faith” Luke 17:5-10

2. 2 Our Need for Faith Challenges of discipleship, 1 John 5:4Challenges of discipleship, 1 John 5:4 Not to be a stumbling block, Lk. 17:1-2Not to be a stumbling block, Lk. 17:1-2 To forgive those who sin against us, Luke 17:3-4To forgive those who sin against us, Luke 17:3-4 Growth of faith crucial, 2 Ths. 1:3Growth of faith crucial, 2 Ths. 1:3

3. 3 “Lord, i n c r e a s e our Faith” Grace of God and faith of manGrace of God and faith of man “Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” (Phil. 2:12-13)

4. 4 The POWER of Faith Luke 17:6 (1 Jno. 5:4-5) Trust the power of God Mustard seed: Small, yet it accomplishes what God intends (Heb. 11:34) No God-given task is impossible! Faith to do whatever God says to do: Peter walked on water, Matt. 14:27-32 Apostles and miracles, Matt. 17:14-20 Trust the power of God Mustard seed: Small, yet it accomplishes what God intends (Heb. 11:34) No God-given task is impossible! Faith to do whatever God says to do: Peter walked on water, Matt. 14:27-32 Apostles and miracles, Matt. 17:14-20

5. 5 The POWER of Faith Luke 17:6 (1 Jno. 5:4-5) Increase your faith by doing whatever God says, Luke 17:6 Paul could do all things through Christ, Phil. 4:13 By the power of faith, Gal. 2:20 Increase your faith by doing whatever God says, Luke 17:6 Paul could do all things through Christ, Phil. 4:13 By the power of faith, Gal. 2:20

6. 6 The POWER of Faith Luke 17:6 (1 Jno. 5:4-5) Complete reliance upon God Faith to… Withstand temptations, 1 Peter 5:6-10 Forgive those who sin against us, Lk. 17:3-4 Not be a stumbling block, Luke 17:1-2 Deny self, take up your cross and follow Jesus (Lk. 9:23) Complete reliance upon God Faith to… Withstand temptations, 1 Peter 5:6-10 Forgive those who sin against us, Lk. 17:3-4 Not be a stumbling block, Luke 17:1-2 Deny self, take up your cross and follow Jesus (Lk. 9:23)

7. 7 The SERVICE of Faith Luke 17:7-9 (Rom. 6:16, 19) Watchful obedience, Lk. 12:35-40 Be a servant of Christ who is watchful and ready at his bidding The Master will reward you Watchful obedience, Lk. 12:35-40 Be a servant of Christ who is watchful and ready at his bidding The Master will reward you

8. 8 The SERVICE of Faith Luke 17:7-9 (Rom. 6:16, 19) Careful obedience, Lk. 12:41-46; 2 Tim. 3:10-12 A faithful servant is careful to please his master, not himself (2 Cor. 5:9) Careful obedience, Lk. 12:41-46; 2 Tim. 3:10-12 A faithful servant is careful to please his master, not himself (2 Cor. 5:9)

9. 9 The SERVICE of Faith Luke 17:7-9 (Rom. 6:16, 19) Knowledgeable obedience, Luke 12:47-48 Knowledge brings responsibility (Matt. 11:29; Jno. 8:31-32) Assurance of reward, Eph. 2:8-10; 2 Tim. 4:6-8 Knowledgeable obedience, Luke 12:47-48 Knowledge brings responsibility (Matt. 11:29; Jno. 8:31-32) Assurance of reward, Eph. 2:8-10; 2 Tim. 4:6-8

10. 10 The DUTY of Faith Luke 17:10 Humble dependence of faith in God For salvation from sin and death (Heb. 2: 14-15; 4:16; Psa. 23) For guidance from his word (Psa. 119:105) For protection from overwhelming trials (Heb. 12:2-3) For assurance of eternal rest (Rev. 14:13) Humble dependence of faith in God For salvation from sin and death (Heb. 2: 14-15; 4:16; Psa. 23) For guidance from his word (Psa. 119:105) For protection from overwhelming trials (Heb. 12:2-3) For assurance of eternal rest (Rev. 14:13)

11. 11 The DUTY of Faith Luke 17:10 Do all the Lord commands you, Jas. 4:17 (2:10-12); 1:21-22 Faithfully, 1 Tim. 1:12 With a pure conscience, 2 Tim. 1:3 With reverence and godly fear, Heb. 12:28 Do all the Lord commands you, Jas. 4:17 (2:10-12); 1:21-22 Faithfully, 1 Tim. 1:12 With a pure conscience, 2 Tim. 1:3 With reverence and godly fear, Heb. 12:28

12. 12 “Lord, i n c r e a s e our Faith” Faith increases as we rely on our Master and obediently serve HimFaith increases as we rely on our Master and obediently serve Him Impossible to please Him without faith (Heb. 11:6)Impossible to please Him without faith (Heb. 11:6) Faith grows when we trust God’s power, diligently serve Him and dutifully obey HimFaith grows when we trust God’s power, diligently serve Him and dutifully obey Him