Sermon Summary and Main Points
God’s Protection and Victory: Cielita began by referencing the story of Mordecai and Haman, emphasizing that God protects His people and that opposition against believers is ultimately opposition against God, which cannot succeed. Believers are encouraged to trust in God’s defense and not be discouraged by adversaries.
Struggle with Unbelief: The main teaching focused on the common struggle with unbelief among Christians. Cielita explained that unbelief is accepting something contrary to what God has said, and that faith is not just belief without proof but acting in complete trust in God. 2
Faith Requires Relationship: Faith is relational, not mechanical. Intimacy with God, knowing His Word, and understanding who we are in Christ are essential for strong faith. Jesus’ power came from His close relationship with the Father, and believers are called to the same depth. 3
Practical Steps to Overcome Unbelief:
Define the root issue (e.g., finances, health, emotions).
Humble yourself, resist the devil, and draw near to God.
Seek answers in the Word and through the Holy Spirit.
Appreciate simple faith—everyone receives a measure of faith at salvation.
Build trust by remembering answered prayers and sharing testimonies.
Examine your thoughts, relationships, and teachings for influences that hinder faith. 4
Enemies of Faith:
Not understanding what it means to be a new creation in Christ.
Not knowing your place and rights in Christ.
Not understanding righteousness as a gift, not earned by works.
Not acting on the Word—faith requires doing, not just hearing.
Allowing wrong teaching, fear, or worldly thinking to influence you.
Faith and Righteousness: Righteousness is a gift received at the new birth, not something lost when you sin. Confession restores fellowship, not righteousness.
Prayer and Authority: Believers have the right to use Jesus’ name in prayer and can expect answers when praying according to God’s will.
Summary Prayer and Encouragement: The sermon closed with prayer, thanking God for His Word, promises, and the authority given to believers. Cielita encouraged everyone to seek deeper intimacy with God and to know both who He is and who they are in Him to overcome unbelief and walk in victory.
