The Light

How can you tell whether your faith is real or only a facade? Studying Romans 2:17–29, Dr. John Neufeld honours the privileges God gave Israel, then shows how religion can hide hypocrisy. Outward symbols like circumcision, baptism, or a wedding ring mean nothing without the reality they signify. Genuine faith is a heart transformed by the Holy Spirit.

The Heart of the Gospel: This 25-message series on Romans 1–4 presents us with Christianity 101. It is the basics of our faith, teaching us how we can know for certain that sins are forgiven and what it is to live by faith.

From Mark 2:18–28, Pastor Chuck Swindoll identifies three battles worth fighting: the battle for continual joy, the battle for ageless flexibility, and the battle for meeting real needs.

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If you allow it, tragedy can pull you closer to the Lord than you’ve ever been. God doesn’t leave you in hard times, He comes closer and He stays nearer.

How well do you handle the difficulties of life? When trials come, how can you honor God in the midst of them? John MacArthur helps you answer those questions by showing you the importance of following godly examples. So to be strengthened to serve God faithfully, even through trials, be here for John’s study called A Faith That Pleases God.

Can you keep your faith strong when life brings disappointment, loss, uncertainty, or unexpected challenges? Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Yet, just as the seasons change, our trust in God can sometimes fluctuate with our circumstances. When hardship leaves you discouraged or success tempts you to rely on yourself, God invites you to draw closer to Him and remain grounded in His promises. A faith that survives life’s first frost doesn’t depend on favorable circumstances; it rests on the unchanging character and faithfulness of Jesus Christ.

Highlights

• Understand what Hebrews 11:1 teaches about trusting God when you cannot see what lies ahead.

• Discover why changing circumstances can cause faith to fluctuate and how drawing near to God strengthens your trust in Him.

• Learn the five characteristics of surviving faith: focusing on Jesus, remaining steadfast, holding onto hope, sharing your faith, and praying continually.

• Explore how fixing your eyes on Christ helps you resist distractions and stay grounded in God’s truth.

• Find encouragement in God’s unchanging faithfulness, even during seasons when your own faith feels weak.

• Discover how sharing your faith with others can encourage spiritual growth and strengthen your walk with God.

• Reflect on practical ways to deepen your faith and remain steadfast through every season of life.

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UM News Podcast Season One | UMNews.org

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Full Transcript Below:

A Faith That Survives the First Frost 

By Lynette Kittle

Bible Reading:

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”  - Hebrews 11:1

What kind of faith do we have? Does it hold fast and deepen through the seasons of life? Or, does it change like the weather? Do darker, colder days send a chill over our hearts and send us downward, with our circumstances, disappointments, failures, and losses? Likewise, do great successes and joy cause us to feel like we’re doing pretty well on our own?

What

What does Jesus expect from us in terms of our stewardship of time, talent, and treasure? Perhaps to our surprise, he does not simply want us to guard the resources he has entrusted to us—he wants us to put them to use with energy and zeal. He wants us not to be risk averse, but rather to show a godly ambition for his work to move forward. He wants to see growth and dividends from what he has left in our care.

Learn the six ways we can find God's clear guidance for our lives.

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