FAITH

This spring, Austin City Life embarks on a three-part sermon series called FAITH. When facing a difficult situation, perhaps you have you heard someone say: “You just need to have faith.” What does that mean?

In Part 1 of the series, we’ll explore what it means to “have faith” and why it’s important in our relationships with one another and with God. The truth is, everyone has faith. Everyone exercises faith in something or someone every single day. Faith is incredibly practical, but faith can also be very difficult.

Does “having faith” mean we have to check our intellect at the door? What about the reliability of the Bible, the claims of Science, the challenge of church, and the difficulty of trusting God in suffering? And how do we raise children “in the faith”? In Part 2, we will wrestle with these questions and more.

Finally, in Part 3, we will consider the power of faith. Was Jesus exaggerating when he said the faith of a mustard seed could move a mountain? How does faith relate to the mountains of social injustice, cultural renewal, and eternal salvation?

Whether you are new to Christianity or familiar with the faith, we anticipate this series will be incredibly helpful for you. We look forward to joining you on Sundays as we consider FAITH.

Sermon Topics 

PART I - The Importance of Faith: Is Faith Important for Everyday Life?

• 2012 A Vision for Faith
• The Nature of Faith
• The Practicality of Faith
• The Difficulty of Faith

PART II - The Difficulty of Faith: Is Christianity Worth Believing?

• Are the Scriptures Reliable Object of Faith?
• What Makes Christianity Unique Among Religions?
• Does Science Debunk Christian Faith?
• What Does Sex Have to Do with Faith?
• Is the Church Worth Trusting?
• Raising a Family by Faith in an Age of Many Faiths

PART III - The Power of Faith: Is Faith Powerful Enough to Move Mountains?

• Faith to Share the Gospel
• Faith to Move Mountains of Social Injustice
• Faith to Make Great Culture