Скачать или смотреть Will You Pass the Faith Test? – Chip Kawalsingh | 20-01-26

This sermon explores the profound test of faith that Abraham faced in Genesis 22 when God asked him to sacrifice his only son, Isaac. Pastor Chip draws parallels between Abraham's willingness to give his first and best to God and the congregation's commitment to bringing firstfruits offerings in 2026. The message emphasizes that provision comes through sacrifice, and sacrifice is a result of obedience. The sermon challenges believers to put God first in their finances, even when it seems unreasonable, trusting that God will provide. Through Abraham's example of looking up twice—first seeing the place and then seeing the provision (the ram)—the message illustrates that God tests our faith not to harm us but to bless us and, through our obedience, to bless all nations. The core truth is that our obedience brings blessing not only to ourselves but to everyone around us, and that 2026 will be a year of testing whether we will pass the faith test by honouring God with our firstfruits.

Key Points:

Provision comes by sacrifice, and sacrifice is a result of obedience
God tests our faith through what we hold most dear, often our finances
The love of money, not money itself, is the root of all evil
Abraham "looked up" twice: first to see the place, then to see the provision
God cares about both the heart and the amount when we give
The three stages of faith: the word came (verses 1-2), the action (verses 3-11), and the blessing (verses 13-18)
"Now I know" moments come when we prove our obedience to God
Our obedience brings blessing not only to us but to all those around us
Everything comes by sacrifice and obedience
Don't let feelings rob you of your blessings
God asks for our first and our best, not leftovers
In 2026, believers must be alert, stand firm in faith, be courageous, and be strong

Scripture Reference:

Genesis 22:1-18 (primary focus - Abraham's test of faith)
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (theme verse for 2026: be alert, stand firm, be courageous, be strong)
Psalm 121 (looking up to the hills for help)
Hebrews (reference to Abraham believing God could raise Isaac from the dead)