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September 5, 2025


Title: A FAITH THAT SPEAKS
Topic: More
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

A FAITH THAT SPEAKS GIVES GOD THE VERY BEST.

Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series last week entitled MORE telling stories about ordinary people who trusted God in extraordinary ways from the Book of Hebrews. And maybe – just maybe – you will be challenged to step beyond complacency and embrace a faith that is active, resilient, and fully surrendered.

This week, he preaches about the faith of Abel – yes, the Abel who was killed by his own brother, Cain. If Abel was so faithful, why did he die in the manner in which he did?

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:4

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

GIVE TO GOD GENEROUSLY

Why did studying about faith and trust in God in preparing this sermon cause Pastor Jarrett to think about his mother’s famous Jalapeño Corn dish? Listen in for details – and for the recipe! It sounds delicious!

Are you giving God your best? Are you giving to God first? (Malachi 1:6b-8) NOTE: Click the link above and fast-forward to the one-hour and eight-minute mark to view the casserole dish and Pastor Jarrett’s comparison of why we should give God our best and give to God first.

FUN BIBLE FACT: Worship means “worth-ship”. Amen!

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

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September 4, 2025


Title: A FAITH THAT SPEAKS
Topic: More
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

A FAITH THAT SPEAKS GIVES GOD THE VERY BEST.

Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series last week entitled MORE telling stories about ordinary people who trusted God in extraordinary ways from the Book of Hebrews. And maybe – just maybe – you will be challenged to step beyond complacency and embrace a faith that is active, resilient, and fully surrendered.

This week, he preaches about the faith of Abel – yes, the Abel who was killed by his own brother, Cain. If Abel was so faithful, why did he die in the manner in which he did?

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:4

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

WORSHIP GOD SINCERELY

Is your worship sincere? (Proverbs 16:2; Proverbs 21:2; Jeremiah 17:10; 1 Samuel 16:7)

Does our offering matter to God? Or is the HEART of the offeror what He pays attention to? Does God look past WHAT we’re giving to WHY we’re giving? (Romans 12:1; Colossians 3:17)

Are you worshipping God with a faith rooted in trust?

GIVE TO GOD GENEROUSLY

WAIT a minute! Pastor Jarrett has been talking all week about how it isn’t how much we give, but why and how we give. So, does the amount that we give really matter? Pastor Jarrett uses the story about the widow’s sacrificial gift from Mark 12:41-44 to explain what it means to give generously.

What did Abel bring to God as a sacrifice as an act of worship? Was it truly a faithful sacrifice? Did he give generously to God?

NOTE: Tune in tomorrow as Pastor Jarrett shares how he makes his mother’s famous Jalapeño Corn dish!

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.



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September 3, 2025


Title: A FAITH THAT SPEAKS
Topic: More
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

A FAITH THAT SPEAKS GIVES GOD THE VERY BEST.

Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series last week entitled MORE telling stories about ordinary people who trusted God in extraordinary ways from the Book of Hebrews. And maybe – just maybe – you will be challenged to step beyond complacency and embrace a faith that is active, resilient, and fully surrendered.

This week, he preaches about the faith of Abel – yes, the Abel who was killed by his own brother, Cain. If Abel was so faithful, why did he die in the manner in which he did?

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:4

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

WORSHIP GOD SINCERELY

Abel’s offering to God was considered to be an act of worship. Why was Cain’s offering rejected? (Genesis 4:3-4a)

When and why did people begin offering slain animals to God as an act of worship – not just as a sacrifice? (Genesis 3:21; Hebrews 9:22)

What story did Jesus tell that relates to the faith of Abel? What word did Jesus use to describe Abel’s faith? (Matthew 23)

How was Cain described in the New Testament? (1 John 3:12)

Does our offering matter to God? Or is the HEART of the offeror what He pays attention to?

FUN BIBLE FACT: There are roughly 63,000 cross-references for Scripture found in the Bible. Click on the link above and fast-forward to the 55-minute mark to view the amazing illustration that Pastor Jarrett shares.

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.



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September 2, 2025


Title: A FAITH THAT SPEAKS
Topic: More
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

A FAITH THAT SPEAKS GIVES GOD THE VERY BEST.

Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series last week entitled MORE telling stories about ordinary people who trusted God in extraordinary ways from the Book of Hebrews. And maybe – just maybe – you will be challenged to step beyond complacency and embrace a faith that is active, resilient, and fully surrendered.

This week, he preaches about the faith of Abel – yes, the Abel who was killed by his own brother, Cain. If Abel was so faithful, why did he die in the manner in which he did?

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:4

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Who was Abel? Did he have a faith for the ages? What can we learn about faith from Abel? (Genesis 4:1-8) Pastor Jarrett tells the story of Adam, Eve, Cain, and Abel.

TRUST GOD WHOLEHEARTEDLY

Question to ponder: Has God ever failed you? (Psalm 37:25; Deuteronomy 6:5; 1 Kings 8:61; Psalm 119:2; Proverbs 3:5)

The word “faith” is mentioned THREE times in Hebrews 11:4. Why? Is faith really that important?

Has God earned your trust? Pastor Jarrett shares what he told his daughters when he got them their first cell phone.

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.



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September 1, 2025


Title: A FAITH THAT SPEAKS
Topic: More
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 1

A FAITH THAT SPEAKS GIVES GOD THE VERY BEST.

Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series last week entitled MORE telling stories about ordinary people who trusted God in extraordinary ways from the Book of Hebrews. And maybe – just maybe – you will be challenged to step beyond complacency and embrace a faith that is active, resilient, and fully surrendered.

This week, he preaches about the faith of Abel – yes, the Abel who was killed by his own brother, Cain. If Abel was so faithful, why did he die in the manner in which he did?

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:4

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

NOTE: Pastor Jarrett starts the sermon off with a joke about the Cracker Barrell logo. We know that they have now reversed their decision to change the logo, but the joke was too funny not to share as it ties in directly to the sermon this week. So, have a good laugh and remember the good ol’ days!

REVIEW: What is faith? (2 Corinthians 5:7)

Faith is choosing to live as though God’s Word is true regardless of circumstances, emotions, and cultural trends.

Who was Abel? Did he have a faith for the ages? What can we learn about faith from Abel? (Genesis 4:1-8) Tune in tomorrow as Pastor Jarrett continues to tell the story of Adam, Eve, Cain, and Abel.

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.



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August 29, 2025


Title: A Living Faith
Topic: More
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

Commentator Thomas Lea wrote: “Eyesight produces a conviction about objects in the physical world. Faith produces the same convictions for the invisible order.”

Pastor Jarrett Stephens begins a new sermon series entitled MORE telling stories about ordinary people who trusted God in extraordinary ways from the Book of Hebrews. And maybe – just maybe – you will be challenged to step beyond complacency and embrace a faith that is active, resilient, and fully surrendered.

This week, he will give us a background on what faith means, how to describe faith, and how to declare faith.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org


QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

FAITH: HOW TO DESCRIBE IT

Can faith unlock God’s mighty power? (Mathew 9:29; Matthew 21:21-22)

Does the size of our faith matter? Does the size of our faith impress God? Does the size of our faith mean God will listen to our pleas and prayers first before others? HINT: No. No. And no.

Have you ever thought about how your faith pleases God? Pastor Jarrett urges us to imagine the huge smile on God’s face every time we demonstrate an unwavering faith and trust in His powerful plan for our lives.

How can we increase our faith? (Romans 10:17)

FAITH: DECLARE IT

Can we “speak” things into existence? Can we just magically make positive things appear in our lives? Pastor Jarrett shares the Greek and Hebrew words for this: Bologna and Hogwash!

Pastor Jarrett shares 3 great, short prayers we can begin praying NOW to increase our faith:
Lord, I choose to experience MORE of you by walking by faith, not by sight.
Lord, because you can do MORE than I could ever ask, think, or imagine, I will pray bold prayers in faith and will leave the results up to you.
Lord, nothing is impossible with you, so help me to attempt MORE for your glory.


If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.



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August 28, 2025


Title: A Living Faith
Topic: More
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

Commentator Thomas Lea wrote: “Eyesight produces a conviction about objects in the physical world. Faith produces the same convictions for the invisible order.”

Pastor Jarrett Stephens begins a new sermon series entitled MORE telling stories about ordinary people who trusted God in extraordinary ways from the Book of Hebrews. And maybe – just maybe – you will be challenged to step beyond complacency and embrace a faith that is active, resilient, and fully surrendered.

This week, he will give us a background on what faith means, how to describe faith, and how to declare faith.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org


QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

FAITH: HOW TO DESCRIBE IT.

Does faith save us? (Romans 3:28; Ephesians 2:8-9)

Does faith please God? (Hebrews 11:2; Hebrews 11:6a)

Is faith more than just an intellectual belief or mental ascent?

Does a LIVING faith require taking risks, making sacrifices, embracing suffering, and trusting God – no matter what?

Do you really want to please God? Pastor Jarrett offers some incredible encouragement straight from Jesus’ own words found in Matthew 8:10 and Matthew 15:27-28.


If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.



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August 27, 2025


Title: A Living Faith
Topic: More
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

Commentator Thomas Lea wrote: “Eyesight produces a conviction about objects in the physical world. Faith produces the same convictions for the invisible order.”

Pastor Jarrett Stephens begins a new sermon series entitled MORE telling stories about ordinary people who trusted God in extraordinary ways from the Book of Hebrews. And maybe – just maybe – you will be challenged to step beyond complacency and embrace a faith that is active, resilient, and fully surrendered.

This week, he will give us a background on what faith means, how to describe faith, and how to declare faith.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org


QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

NOTE: Pastor Jarrett mentions a great study Bible that CFBC has produced: Next Steps. It is a 6-week course designed for 1-on-1 discipleship. Click here for more information.

FAITH: WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

What is one big difference between a Christian and an unbeliever when it comes to faith? Pastor Jarrett shares a great joke about an atheist who challenged God.

Is faith a “feeling”? Is faith an “emotion”?

If you have faith, will you have all the answers? (2 Corinthians 5:7)


FAITH: HOW TO DESCRIBE IT.

What does faith do?

Why is faith so important?

How do we grow our faith?

Do you have a faith that believes the impossible?

Does faith save us? (Romans 3:28; Ephesians 2:8-9)


If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.



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August 26, 2025


Title: A Living Faith
Topic: More
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

Commentator Thomas Lea wrote: “Eyesight produces a conviction about objects in the physical world. Faith produces the same convictions for the invisible order.”

Pastor Jarrett Stephens begins a new sermon series entitled MORE telling stories about ordinary people who trusted God in extraordinary ways from the Book of Hebrews. And maybe – just maybe – you will be challenged to step beyond complacency and embrace a faith that is active, resilient, and fully surrendered.

This week, he will give us a background on what faith means, how to describe faith, and how to declare faith.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org


QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

FAITH: WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

Yesterday, Pastor Jarrett explained what a living faith looks like and why there is a difference between having faith in our future and having faith in the unseen.

Should we also remember the faith we had in our past and all the ways God kept His promises to us? Pastor Jarrett reads from Hebrew 10:32-39.

Can we have faith in something that we have already seen? (Romans 8:24b)

What is the meaning of “conviction” as it pertains to Scripture and faith?

Why do some people describe faith as the sixth sense? (Romans 12:3)

How do we exercise faith every day? Pastor Jarrett offers just a few examples…

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.



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August 25, 2025


Title: A Living Faith
Topic: More
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 1

Commentator Thomas Lea wrote: “Eyesight produces a conviction about objects in the physical world. Faith produces the same convictions for the invisible order.”

Pastor Jarrett Stephens begins a new sermon series entitled MORE telling stories about ordinary people who trusted God in extraordinary ways from the Book of Hebrews. And maybe – just maybe – you will be challenged to step beyond complacency and embrace a faith that is active, resilient, and fully surrendered.

This week, he will give us a background on what faith means, how to describe faith, and how to declare faith.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephens’ sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org


QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

Pastor Jarrett begins the sermon sharing a little bit about his own personal journey in desiring to know God more through prayer and Bible study.

FAITH: WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

What is a “living faith”? Pastor Jarrett quotes Jim Cymbala of Brooklyn Tabernacle Church: “I despaired at the thought that my life might slip by without seeing God show himself mightily on our behalf.” What does it look like to have faith?

How many times is the word “faith” mentioned in the Book of Hebrews? HINTE: It’s a lot!

How is faith important to our future? Is it important to also have faith for things unseen? Pastor Jarrett explains the difference between the two…

If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church, click here.



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