Mini-Sermon From MAZE JACKSON

THE POSSIBILITIES OF FAITH

by Maze Jackson [1923-1996]

TEXT: "If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth" (Mark 9:23)

INTRODUCTION: These are bold and stupendous words. Side by side these two astounding declarations stand, "All things are possible with God"; "All things are possible to him that believeth."

Let us consider the possibilities of faith:

I. SALVATION IS POSSIBLE TO HIM THAT BELIEVETH

No matter how vile the sin, how many or how great the sins, how aggravated the guilt, how deep the corruption, how long the career of impenitence and crime, it is everywhere, and forever true, "He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life."

II. SANCTIFICATION IS POSSIBLE TO HIM THAT BELIEVETH

"Inheritance among them that are sanctified by faith is in me," is still the inscription over the gates of our full inheritance.

III. GREAT POWER FOR SERVICE IS POSSIBLE TO HIM THAT BELIEVETH
The gift of the Holy Ghost is received by faith. The power of the apostles was in proportion to their faith.
IV. ALL DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS MUST GIVE WAY BEFORE THE OMNIPOTENCE OF FAITH

By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been compassed seven days, and still the mightiest citadels of the adversary must give way before the steadfast and victorious march of faith.
V. ALL THE VICTORIES OF PRAYER ARE POSSIBLE TO HIM THAT BELIEVETH
"Whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive." "When we pray believe that ye receive the things that ye ask and ye shall have them." It is not the strength or the length of the prayer that prevails but the simplicity of its confidence.

VI. ALL PEACE AND JOY ARE POSSIBLE TO HIM THAT BELIEVETH
The apostle's prayer for the Romans is that the God of hope shall fill them with all joy and peace in believing. It is God's will and purpose that the unbelieving soul shall be an unhappy soul, and that he shall be kept in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on God and trusting in Him.

VII. THE LORD'S COMING WILL DOUBTLESS BE GIVEN AT LAST TO FAITH:
There will be a generation who shall say, "Lo! this is our God, we have waited for him." As yet it is our blessed hope but it will some day become more.

PEACE.