In this message, Lenny emphasizes the importance of faith as the foundation of the Christian life, describing it as the "substantiation of things hoped for" and the "evidence of things not seen." He illustrates this with personal stories of God's faithfulness—such as moving to Florida, finding work during tough times, and opening a successful pizza business—showing how God's timing and provision bolster faith. Lenny explains that faith is built through witnessing God's work in our lives, which confirms His promises and strengthens our trust. He highlights that salvation is by grace through faith, not by our efforts, and that our new life in Christ is a gift from God, not something we can learn or earn. He stresses that believers are dead to sin and alive in Christ, and that walking in the Spirit is essential to living out this new life. Lenny also discusses the struggle with sin, referencing Paul’s frustration in Romans 7, and underscores that true freedom comes through trusting in Christ’s power and grace. He encourages believers to recognize God's daily work in their lives, to trust His timing, and to live in the reality of their new life in Christ, which pleases the Father. Ultimately, he calls for a deeper, intimate relationship with Jesus, trusting in His faithfulness and grace.
1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.