Faith That Pleases God

Faith That Pleases God
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 10/17/2021
Hebrews 11:1–7

Sermon Theme: We come to God believing that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him; for He is pleased to save those who are righteous by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

I. THE NATURE OF FAITH - (Hebrews 11:1–3)
    A. Faith Is Real - (v. 1)
    B. Faith Commends Righteousness - (v. 2)
    C. Faith Yields Understanding - (v. 3)

II. THE NECESSITY OF FAITH - (Hebrews 11:4–7)
    A. By faith... Abel was approved and died - (v. 4)
        1. The Account of Abel - (Gen. 4:4–5)
        2. The Faith of Abel
    B. By faith... Enoch was approved and did not die - (v. 5)
        1. The Account of Enoch - (Gen. 5:21–24)
        2. The Faith of Enoch
    C. Without faith... it is impossible to please God - (v. 6)
        1. Why Do We Have to Please God?
        2. How Do We Please God?
    D. By faith... Noah was rescued from judgment - (v. 7)
        1. The Account of Noah - (Gen. 6:13–18)
        2. The Faith of Noah

III. THE FAITH THAT PERSEVERES - (Application)