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Outline for Sunday message, 8-30-26
“Fruit of the Word of Faith,”
Rom. 10:8-11 (KJV)
Romans 10:8–11 (KJV)
8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
Confess with your mouth, believe in your heart, the principle of the word of faith. Faith calls those things which be not as though they were. Everything we as Believers do should be out of faith, Romans 14:17–23 (KJV): 17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. 18 For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men. 19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. 20 For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence. 21 It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak. 22 Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth. 23 And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.
In spite of mistakes, propensity to sin, wrong judgment, and just flat out falling on our faces, the word of faith will buoy us up, sustain us, keep us and cause us to get back up again, dust ourselves off and get back into life. The word of faith will keep you solid in character, rooted and grounded, anchored in the Lord. The word of faith prepares you for life, Ephesians 6:15 (KJV): 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. Another way I could say this verse is, “And your feet shod with the preparation of the word of faith.” You’re going to need the wisdom of God to face this present generation.
2 Timothy 3:1-9 (KJV):
3 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, 7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. 8 Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. 9 But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.
First Lady and I are still processing the awesome appreciation service on 2nd. Sunday as we watched our children and our grandson Anthony, Rhonda, Joshua, & Cameron, whom we watched mature into the men and woman that they are today, put together the appreciation program, of course with my wife and my sister Min. Denise Fuller, putting their hearts into it. We could not help but reminisce about how over the years we sowed the word of faith into them and lived it before them. Aug. 8, 9, 2026, was the fruit of sowing the word of faith into our children, who all of them are powerhouses in the faith, for 38 years with Anthony and Rhon., and 31 years with Joshua. Like a seed, you don’t plant today and harvest tomorrow. No! You plant that seed, nourish it, fertilize it, keep the weeds from growing up around it, and that seed will grow until one day you receive the fruit of your labor. The word of faith is the same way. You keep sowing it, keep believing it, speaking it, acting on it, and one day you’ll receive the fruit of your labor, an open Heaven.
I’m reminded of the Tabernacle of Moses in which a progressive worship into the presence of the Lord is represented until you reach the Holy of Holies, which is symbolic of the presence of God in which is contained Aaron’s rod that budded (the realm of miracles in the presence of the Lord). The word of faith brings us into the realm where God hangs out, where the impossible is possible. Also in the Holy of Holies is manna from Heaven, which represents the word of faith in which God commands us in Deuteronomy 8:3 (KJV): 3 And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the Lord doth man live. Then finally there’s the mercy seat where the Cherubims are looking down on the mercy seat, the covering, or the propitiation for our sins, entailing the entirety of the gospel message, John 3:14–21 (KJV):14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Therefore, don’t settle for the outer-court, but go on into inner-court worship. Go where God hangs out. The Word is full of power, and the word of faith is our victory, 1 John 5:4 (KJV): 4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
Yes, we live in a society where there’s wickedness in high places, wickedness in all places. The word of faith is how we overcome, not emotions, not how we feel, not what we think, not by what it looks like, or how it sounds, but 2 Peter 1:19–21 (KJV): 19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: 20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. The Bible reveals a telling revelation concerning the end times in Matthew 24:12 (KJV): 12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. Environment influences. Status quo influences all, young, old, and middle aged. The word of faith is our victory in these times. Our young people are struggling in this end-time environment. They want to know how does the word of faith work for them. They see the hypocrisy of a nation that calls itself Christian while it’s government lies, cheats, & steals, with the support of many in the Church (the confessing Church). Many are struggling to cope with their own personal issues in this present-day environment. The word of faith will reveal to us the way to victory through all of the tricks of the devil and if we would confess with our mouths and believe in our hearts, then we would be saved.
OUTLINE FOR BIBLE STUDY MONDAY, 8-31-26
“YOU CAN’T OUTGIVE GOD,”
2 COR. 9:6-11 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 9:6–11 (KJV)
6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: 9 (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever. 10 Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;) 11 Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.
The subject of tithing has been the focus of scrutiny of late. There are those now that teach that tithing is not commanded to us today under grace, or the New Covenant. Giving is an integral part of worship, Mark 12:41–44 (KJV): 41 And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. 42 And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. 43 And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: 44 For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living. Tithing dates back to Abraham, Melchizedek, and Jacob, Genesis 14:18–20 (KJV): 18 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God. 19 And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth: 20 And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.
Genesis 28:18–22 (KJV)
18 And Jacob rose up early in the morning, and took the stone that he had put for his pillows, and set it up for a pillar, and poured oil upon the top of it. 19 And he called the name of that place Beth-el: but the name of that city was called Luz at the first. 20 And Jacob vowed a vow, saying, If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and raiment to put on, 21 So that I come again to my father’s house in peace; then shall the Lord be my God: 22 And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God’s house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee.
TITHING UNDER THE LAW
Malachi 3:8–12 (KJV)
8 Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me.
But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee?
In tithes and offerings.
9 Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me,
Even this whole nation.
10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse,
That there may be meat in mine house,
And prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts,
If I will not open you the windows of heaven,
And pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes,
And he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground;
Neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts.
12 And all nations shall call you blessed:
For ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the Lord of hosts.
TITHING UNDER GRACE
Matthew 23:23 (KJV)
23 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.
Hebrews 7:1-10 (KJV)
7 For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; 2 To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace; 3 Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually. 4 Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils. 5 And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham: 6 But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises. 7 And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better. 8 And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth. 9 And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham. 10 For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him
When you draw an analogy between our text, 2 Cor. 9:6-11, and Mal. 3:8-12, the similarities are astonishing. Both focus on the blessing of giving in the kingdom and the rewards of sowing in the kingdom. The promise of each is that you can’t outgive God. The more you give, the more He gives back to you. Amen.
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