4/1/26 WE An Example In Faith (Part)!

Spring Meadow Baptist Church31mApril 7, 2026

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This sermon from Spring Meadow Baptist Church explores the biblical concept of faith as a central theme in the Christian life, focusing on the call to be an 'example in faith' as instructed to Timothy in 1 Timothy 4:12. The pastor emphasizes that faith is not merely intellectual assent but must be lived out in word, conversation, charity, spirit, faith, and purity. Drawing from Hebrews 11, James 2, Romans 12, and various New Testament examples like Stephen and Barnabas, he argues that genuine faith is essential to pleasing God and is revealed through action. He challenges the congregation to examine whether their faith is real, exercised, and visible to others—highlighting that faith without works is dead and useless in the eyes of the world. The sermon concludes with a call to live out faith daily, trusting God's provision and allowing it to be evident in how we live, serve, and testify.

Key Takeaways
1

Faith is essential to pleasing God and cannot be separated from action.

2

True faith is evidenced by works and cannot be hidden or merely professed.

3

God gives each person a measure of faith to be used and trusted, not ignored.

4

The world knows we are believers not by our words alone, but by our lifestyle.

5

Examples like Stephen, Barnabas, and the early churches show that faith was lived out visibly.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

Introduction: The Call to Be an Example in Faith

We are made children of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, and we have the opportunity and privilege to be His and to enjoy the great blessings that come with that. And it all comes by faith.

Highlight
1:58
4 min

Faith Is Essential to Pleasing God

You can't please God without faith. It's that simple. It's that basic.

5:30
5 min

Faith Without Works Is Dead

Faith is useless if not exercised. And that's true. Look, one good is a person who doesn't live it?

Highlight
10:50
6 min

God Gives a Measure of Faith to Be Used

Faith given is to be faith used. God never intended for you to do something he didn't empower you to do.

17:00
7 min

Faith Must Be Sincere and Genuine

Faith is to be sincere. Do you know faith can be faked? I mean, that's what he says.

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High-Impact Quotes
I have finished my course. I have kept the faith. What a testimony.
Pastor29:01
Viral: 95.0
Faith given is to be faith used. God never intended for you to do something he didn't empower you to do.
Pastor20:06
Viral: 90.0
Faith is useless if not exercised. And that's true. Look, one good is a person who doesn't live it?
Pastor12:07
Viral: 88.0
Speakers

Host

Pastor
Topics Discussed
Living Faith vs. Professed Faith92%Biblical Examples of Faith90%Faith and Obedience90%Faith and the Christian Life89%The Role of Works in Faith88%Sincerity in Faith87%God's Measure of Faith85%Faith as a Testimony83%
People & Brands

Jesus Christ

person

12xPositive

Timothy

person

8xPositive

Hebrews chapter 11

other

7xPositive

James chapter 2

other

6xPositive

Stephen

person

5xPositive

Paul

person

5xPositive

Romans chapter 12

other

5xPositive

1 Timothy 4:12

other

4xPositive

Lot

person

3xNeutral

Acts chapter 6

other

3xPositive

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