The Character of God II, The Seed of Our Faith

Using the story of a boy healed from demonic seizures, this sermon identifies four types of people in the church: frantic parents, suffering individuals, discouraged disciples, and the curious crowd. Dr. Passavant argues that many believers live their lives off-center with God, which limits their spiritual authority and effectiveness. Rather than a matter of quantity, faith is described as a seed, or Jesus Himself, which must be cultivated through the Word and the Spirit to break through life's hard circumstances.