The Believer’s Faith

SERIES: HEBREWS: KNOWING JESUS AND WHY IT MATTERS

MESSAGE: The Believer’s Faith

TEXT: Hebrews 11:1-6

DATE: August 23, 2026

MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. The definition of faith. (V. 1)

   A. A faith in reality – “Substance”. 

   ‍ ‍ (Heb. 1:3; 3:14)

   B. A faith that brings conviction in life. (Vv. 3, 6, 27)

   C. A faith that trusts God.

   ‍ ‍ (Heb. 11:17, 19)

   D. A faith that acts.

   ‍ ‍ (James 2:14–20)

   E. A faith that saves.

   ‍ ‍ (James 2:23; Eph. 2:8–9; Gal. 2:16)

   F. A faith that pleases God. (V. 6)

2. The demonstration of faith. (Vv. 2, 4)

   1. Abel’s faith resulted in:

–Authentic worship

–Authentic righteousness

–Authentic witness

2. Enoch’s faith resulted in:

‍ ‍(Vv. 5–6)

–An intimate walk

–An eternal reward

Take–Away Questions:

1. Are you living a life of faithful trust in Jesus as your Lord?

2. Is your faith evidenced by obedience to God?

3. Is there an area of your life that God is calling you to surrender to Him in faith and obedience?