1. The Centurion’s Great Faith
Luke 7:1-10

2. Introduction Background (v. 1) The Centurion (v. 2)
1 Now when He concluded all His sayings in the hearing of the people, He entered Capernaum.
The Centurion (v. 2)
2 And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear to him, was sick and ready to die.

3. A Person of Great Faith The Way the World Sees Him - vv. 3-6a
The Way He Sees Himself – vv. 6b-7a
The Way Jesus Sees Him - vv. 7b-10

4. The Way the World Sees Him vv. 3-6a
So when he heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to Him, pleading with Him to come and heal his servant.
And when they came to Jesus, they begged Him earnestly, saying that the one for whom He should do this was deserving,
5 "for he loves our nation, and has built us a synagogue."
6 Then Jesus went with them.

5. The Way He Sees Himself vv. 6b-7a
6b And when He was already not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to Him, saying to Him, "Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof.
7 “Therefore I did not even think myself worthy to come to You.

6. The Way Jesus Sees Him vv. 7b-10
7b But say the word, and my servant will be healed.
"For I also am a man placed under authority, having soldiers under me. And I say to one, 'Go,' and he goes; and to another, 'Come,' and he comes; and to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it."
When Jesus heard these things, He marveled at him, and turned around and said to the crowd that followed Him, "I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!"
And those who were sent, returning to the house, found the servant well who had been sick.
Luke 17:5 “Lord, increase our faith!”

7. Becoming a Person of Great Faith
What is Faith? (Hebrews 11:1)
(NASB) Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

8. Characteristics of Great Faith
Great faith focuses on God
Great faith honors and pleases God
Great faith is assured of and asks for great things from a great God
Great faith is humble and depends on the grace and mercy of God
Great faith does not require sight or visible evidence
John 4:43-54
v. 3 So when he heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to Him
Great faith is not selfish
Great faith grows
Hebrews 12:1-3