God has called us to believe—to have faith founded solely on His truth, a faith that brings us into the experience of a life of boundless possibilities. Why, then, do we allow unbelief to rob us of what He promises? What hinders us from placing complete faith in Him? If only we could believe…
In this series, Pastor Jeffrey Walter addresses the challenge of developing genuine faith and the necessity of striving for absolute faith in God’s Word. He explores the nature of faith, outlines the true path to attaining it, and emphasises the blessedness of making the pursuit of eternal life the primary focus of life. He further reveals the spiritual posture and focus required to remain open to faith, activate it and operate in it. Expounding on the concept of proclamation, he demonstrates its practice and highlights its necessity in the experience of faith.
In this message titled “The Challenge to Believe,” Pastor Jeffrey Walter addresses common misconceptions about “sacrifice” and “salvation”, clarifying the true meaning of the renewal of the mind and the born-again experience. In explaining, he reveals what God truly desires of us. He expounds on what constitutes genuine faith and its foundation, exposing the fundamental barriers to total belief in God and explaining how true faith can be attained through genuine obedience to God. Warning against the doubts that arise from the flesh, he emphasises the necessity of striving for absolute faith in God as the Resurrection and the Life. He further demonstrates how believers can become channels through which faith is imparted to others in moments of unbelief, and highlights the spiritual posture required for the activation of faith. Finally, he urges believers to reject the world’s convenient yet false narratives, and embrace the responsibility of believing only the truth of God’s will for their lives.
As you listen to this message, may you receive the grace to reject every situation contrary to God’s Word, embrace the challenge of absolute faith in Him, and become living proof of His good and perfect will.
Key Scriptures: Romans 12:1-2 (KJV)
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Mark 9:23 (KJV)
23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
Other Scriptures: 2 Timothy 2:21; Mark 9:20-22; John 11:23-26, 40; Job 22:29. [All Scriptures in KJV]
Note: This message is one of a 4-part series preached at CAFAN Kumasi Branch from 30th July-2nd August, 2026. Kindly listen to all messages for a complete appreciation.