What will you do when your faith is tested - when your family forsakes you, your friends forsake you, and your physical health breaks?

I. Stay focused on God.

*Everything that we do should focus on God. Hebrews 12:1-2; Matthew 14:30

II. Stay faithful to God.

A. When David lost focus, he became unfaithful with another man's wife.

B. When Demas lost focus, he became unfaithful with the world.

C. When Achan lost focus, he becmae unfaithful with forbidden wealth.

Psalm 12:1; Ezekiel 33:30-32

III. Stay in the fight with God. 1 Corinthians 9:26-27

What is the biggest thing you have ever asked God for?

Why not ask for something supernatural, something only God can accomplish?

Caleb was eight-five when he asked God for that mountain. Caleb had a mountain-moving faith. Matthew 17:20; Psalm 2:8

"Give me Scotland lest I die." - John Knox

"I want the heathen." - Bob Hughes

"Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God." - William Carey

What is required for a signuature ministry?

I. A faith that believes that God can - Psalm 78:17-41

Example: The parting of the Red Sea

II. A few faithful folks that are willing to follow God's plans Matthew 7:7

James 1:27

Malachi 3:8-11

*Those who had a lot gave a little; those who had a little gave a lot.

What is the motive for your giving?

What level of sacrifice do you act upon?

We ought to give because we love God, not because we are required to give.

God rewards openly those who give privately.

Give cheerfully.

I. He gravitates to the Word of God. v. 2; John 3:21; Psalm 119:11; Matthew 5:6

II. He gives way to others. - He puts others first - "preferring one another." Genesis 13:9

III. Gracious speech Colossians 4:6

"You are the only Bible some will ever see."

Think before you speak. - Will it hurt someone? Does it need to be said?

IV. Gathering together as believers - Hebrews 10:25; Luke 4:16

You will gather with what you are. Luke 15:13-15; Acts 9:6, 18

The prodigal son hung with rebels.

Paul was with the disciples.

Psalm 73:17

"A faith that can't get you to church won't get you to Heaven." - Mrs. Cooper

V. Going to a lost and dying world John 4:28

VI. Giving

VII. Getting involved in the work of God

VIII. Gratitude