Courageous Faith - Faith Is Courage In Motion
Courageous Faith - Faith Is Courage In Motion Part 3, Pastor Marcus Avalos
Faith is courage in motion. “Courageous Faith” calls believers to stand firm, step forward, worship in battle, and live with boldness that inspires others and honors God.
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Marcus Avalos
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Title: FIGHT ANYWAY
The Moment We All Face Life has a way of GETTING LOUD
“...the people of Moab with the people of Ammon, and others with them besides the Ammonites, came to battle against Jehoshaphat. Then some came and told Jehoshaphat, saying, “A great multitude is coming against you … And Jehoshaphat was afraid, and set himself to seek the LORD
IF THE BATTLE BELONGS TO THE LORD… THE SONG BELONGS TO YOU.
“I waited patiently for the Lord; He turned to me and heard my cry. 2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.” — Psalm 40:3
“The joy of our hearts has ceased; our dancing has turned to mourning.” — Lamentations 5:15
FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH When the battle gets loud, you fight to keep the song.
“Do not be afraid… for the battle is not yours, but God’s.” — 2 Chronicles 20:15
This battle belongs to Me. “…Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the LORD and to praise him for the splendor of his holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: “Give thanks to the LORD, for his love endures forever.”When they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against their enemies.” — 2 Chronicles 20:22
PRAISE is not just MUSIC PRAISE is FAITH WITH A VOICE.
Declare GOD’S GOODNESS before You See HIS DELIVERANCE
EXAMPLES:
Paul and Silas Worship in the Prison “About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God.” — Acts 16:25
Jesus Worship Before betrayal & the Cross
“When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.” — Matthew 26:30
QUESTIONS TO LEAVE IN THE HEART
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What voice has been shaping your decisions lately—fear, appetite, or faith?
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When pressure rises in your life, what comes out first: complaint or worship?
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When the pressure of life squeezes your heart…what song comes out? ERINS STORY “Daddy, do you remember the story of Jehoshaphat?” faith sings before the victory shows up!
COMMUNION Early church treated communion as remembrance and warfare.
REMEMBRANCE: The Bread And The Cup REMINDS US OF WHAT HE HAS DONE.
WARFARE: Reminds us of the CROSS. a decisive blow against SIN, DEATH, and the ENEMY.