“Faith is not ‘I’m 60% sure God will do this.’ Faith is 1 or 0. Faith is: God will do this, or God will prevent the enemy from doing this, and I know it.” Elder Joe Kaye
Sermon Recap: “Dynamic Faith”
If you missed this stirring, faith-building message or need to revisit its challenging truths, we encourage you to watch the full sermon!
What This Message Was About
Elder Joe Kaye walked through 1 Samuel 14, highlighting the faith of Jonathan as a model of dynamic, active faith that God uses to advance His purposes. This message wasn’t just about a historical battle but about how God calls each of us to step forward, trust Him, and act boldly in faith in a complacent and darkening culture.
Key Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss
Faith Steps Forward
- Jonathan’s “Come, let us go” shows that true faith doesn’t wait for perfect conditions but acts when God calls, trusting Him for the outcome.
- God often calls us to go despite weakness, limitations, or uncertainty, as seen in Moses’ call in Exodus.
Faith Anticipates God’s Work
- Jonathan’s “It may be that the Lord will work for us” wasn’t uncertainty but eager anticipation.
- Faith looks for God to move, even when we don’t know how, and thanks Him in advance for what He will do.
Faith Trusts God, Not Just Outcomes
- True faith is not in getting what we want but in God Himself.
- Job, Abraham, and Paul lived with faith despite uncertainty, hardship, and unfulfilled personal desires.
- God may withhold something you desire to give you something eternally better.
Faith Recognizes God’s Power
- “There is no restraint to the Lord to save by many or by few.” God is not limited by your resources, strength, or numbers.
- Romans 8:31 reminds us that if God is for us, who can be against us?
- Until God’s purpose for you is complete, you are indestructible in His hands.
Faith Advances God’s Kingdom
- Jonathan’s faith led to a victory far beyond what he expected, showing how God can use one person of faith to accomplish much for His people.
- God calls each of us to advance His Kingdom in our homes, churches, and communities, not to live in complacency.
Why You Should Watch This Sermon
Whether you feel stuck, complacent, or unsure of your next step, this message will challenge you to step out in faith, trust God with your limitations, and live with anticipation of His power.
Elder Joe Kaye tackled questions like:
What does true, dynamic faith look like in everyday life?
How can I step forward in faith when I feel weak or inadequate?
What if God doesn’t give me what I want?
How does God use ordinary people to accomplish His extraordinary purposes?
The Bottom Line
God is calling you to dynamic, active faith that steps forward in obedience, trusts Him in uncertainty, and advances His kingdom in your sphere of influence.
Through Christ, you can live boldly in faith, trusting that God’s purposes will prevail through your life, no matter your limitations or circumstances.
Don’t let complacency, fear, or the comfort of the familiar hold you back from the fullness of life God has for you. Watch this sermon to learn how to walk in dynamic faith and make a difference for Christ wherever you are.
📖 Key Bible Passages Referenced
| Scripture Reference | Theme / Usage |
|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 14:1, 6–7, 9–14 | Jonathan’s bold, faith-driven decision to confront the Philistines with his armor-bearer |
| 1 Samuel 14:15–23 | God’s miraculous deliverance sparked by Jonathan’s act of faith |
| Exodus 3–4 (esp. 4:11–12) | God calling Moses—affirming that He equips the weak for His purposes |
| 2 Corinthians 10:3–6 | Spiritual warfare, casting down strongholds, and walking in obedience through faith |
| Daniel 11:32 | “They that know their God shall be strong and do exploits” — referenced to emphasize bold faith |
| Romans 8:31 | “If God be for us, who can be against us?” — confidence in God’s sovereignty |
| Hebrews 11:6 | “Without faith it is impossible to please God…” — core verse on faith |
| Hebrews 11:8 | Abraham’s obedience “not knowing where he was going” — faith without knowing the outcome |
| Job 19:25–27 | Job’s declaration of hope in God amid suffering and uncertainty |
| Acts 20:22–24 | Paul’s willingness to go to Jerusalem despite warnings of afflictions |
| Matthew 28:18–20 | The Great Commission — authority and assurance of Christ’s presence |
| Ephesians 3:20 | “Exceedingly abundantly above all we ask or think” — God’s power beyond our expectations |
| Philippians 3:14 | “The high calling of God in Christ Jesus” — pressing forward with purpose (paraphrased) |
| Romans 13:8 (implied) | Paying what you owe — referenced when discussing national debt as a moral issue |
| Proverbs 22:7 | “The borrower is servant to the lender” — used to discuss generational debt |
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