1. We can do great things when we have a deep and abiding faith Faith moves us to do what our master commands of us Luke 17:1-10

2.  By hearing  Testimony of the scriptures ▪John 20:30-31  Word of the apostles ▪John 17:20  God’s word ▪Romans 10:17  Preaching ▪Romans 10:13-14

3.  Only one way to increase faith  Through application of the word ▪2 Timothy 2:15 doctrinereproof correctioninstruction in righteousness “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17

4.  Faith grows by doing God’s will  James 2:17-24 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Philippians 4:8 1 Thessalonians 4:1-3 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8 Romans 8:29 purity Strive to practice purity

5.  Gird ourselves to diligently serve the Lord  Hebrews 6:11  Hebrews 11:6  2 Peter 1:10  2 Peter 3:14 Luke 17:10 Faith will grow when a sense of our unprofitableness is maintained

6. DO what God Gives you to do Be OBEDIENT to His will Be DILIGENT about your salvation MAINTAIN a sense of indebtedness to Jesus