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October 28, 2025


Title: PASSING YOUR FAITH ON
Topic: More
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

ARE YOU LIVING FOR WHAT REALLY MATTERS? WHAT WILL PEOPLE SAY ABOUT YOU WHEN YOU ARE NO LONGER ON THIS EARTH? WILL YOUR FAITH LIVE ON IN THE LIVES OF YOUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN LONG AFTER YOU PASS?

Over the past few months, Pastor Jarrett Stephens has been 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, Pastor Jarrett looks at the dying prayers and blessings of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:20-22

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:

ISAAC

Who was Isaac?

Why isn’t there a lot written about him?

Who was Isaac’s wife? What did God bless her and Isaac with that they never expected? What was God’s promise to them? (Genesis 25:23)

What is so significant about Isaac’s sons, Esau and Jacob?

Did Isaac and his wife, Rebekah, each have a favorite son?

Tune in tomorrow for the conclusion of Isaac’s Hall of Faith story.

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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October 27, 2025


Title: PASSING YOUR FAITH ON
Topic: More
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 1

ARE YOU LIVING FOR WHAT REALLY MATTERS? WHAT WILL PEOPLE SAY ABOUT YOU WHEN YOU ARE NO LONGER ON THIS EARTH? WILL YOUR FAITH LIVE ON IN THE LIVES OF YOUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN LONG AFTER YOU PASS?

Over the past few months, Pastor Jarrett Stephens has been 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, Pastor Jarrett looks at the dying prayers and blessings of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:20-22

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 about the sobering effect that death has on him personally – what it is like to be with someone as they take their last breath and how moving it is to hear people speak of their loved one at a funeral (celebration of life). He then shares a heartfelt story about Susanna Wesley, who was the mother of nineteen children, including the famous hymn-writer, Charles Wesley, and John Wesley, the leader of the Methodist movement.

Why are Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph mentioned in the Hall of Faith for their DEATHS – not their lives? (Hebrews 11:13)

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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October 24, 2025


Title: A FAITH THAT HOLDS NOTHING BACK
Topic: More
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

ARE YOU FOCUSED ON JESUS? OR ARE YOU ALLOWING THE WORLD TO DOMINATE YOUR DAY-TO-DAY, YOUR EMOTIONS, AND YOUR LIFE? WHAT IS HOLDING YOU BACK FROM FULLY TRUSTING IN JESUS?

Over the past few months, Pastor Jarrett Stephens has been 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, Pastor Jarrett encourages us to hold nothing back using the incredible life story of Abraham.

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:17-19

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:

How strong was Abraham’s faith in God? Was Abraham fully prepared to kill his only son, Isaac, believing that God would either send a different sacrifice or bring Isaac back to life? Is your faith strong enough to do something like that? (Genesis 22:11-18)

How did God save Isaac from death? Did this test strengthen Abraham’s faith? What can we learn about faith from Abraham’s story?

Pastor Jarrett closes the sermon sharing about the beautiful Scriptures that are painted on the walls and ceilings of the Lanier Chapel. Click the above link and fast-forward to the 34-minute mark to view the illustration of Genesis 22. You can also view more pictures here.

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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October 23, 2025


Title: A FAITH THAT HOLDS NOTHING BACK
Topic: More
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

ARE YOU FOCUSED ON JESUS? OR ARE YOU ALLOWING THE WORLD TO DOMINATE YOUR DAY-TO-DAY, YOUR EMOTIONS, AND YOUR LIFE? WHAT IS HOLDING YOU BACK FROM FULLY TRUSTING IN JESUS?

Over the past few months, Pastor Jarrett Stephens has been 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, Pastor Jarrett encourages us to hold nothing back using the incredible life story of Abraham.

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:17-19

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:

Are you really living a life full of faith and trust in God’s plan for your life? Pastor Jarrett shares about two situations in his life where he stepped out of his comfort zone and felt like God was testing him.

How do you feel about “pop quizzes”? Are you prepared for a pop quiz from God? (Genesis 22:3-10)

How strong was Abraham’s faith in God? Was Abraham fully prepared to kill his only son, Isaac, believing that God would either send a different sacrifice or bring Isaac back to life? Is your faith strong enough to do something like that?

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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October 22, 2025


Title: A FAITH THAT HOLDS NOTHING BACK
Topic: More
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

ARE YOU FOCUSED ON JESUS? OR ARE YOU ALLOWING THE WORLD TO DOMINATE YOUR DAY-TO-DAY, YOUR EMOTIONS, AND YOUR LIFE? WHAT IS HOLDING YOU BACK FROM FULLY TRUSTING IN JESUS?

Over the past few months, Pastor Jarrett Stephens has been 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, Pastor Jarrett encourages us to hold nothing back using the incredible life story of Abraham.

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:17-19

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:

How did God test Abraham’s faith? Have you ever felt tested? How did you handle that test? (1 Peter 1:6-7) Yesterday, we shared a great quote from Pastor Jarrett. If you missed it, check out the archives.

Do tests help shape and form us? Do tests strengthen, develop, and define our faith? Do tests help us be more like Jesus?

Maybe a better question is this: Do you ever get mad at God because He is testing you? Does it ever feel personal? Have you ever wondered what in the world God’s plan actually is because it seems so bizarre? (Genesis 22:2) Pastor Jarrett imagines how Abraham must have felt taking his only son, Isaac, up the mountainside knowing the task set before him.

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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October 21, 2025


Title: A FAITH THAT HOLDS NOTHING BACK
Topic: More
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

ARE YOU FOCUSED ON JESUS? OR ARE YOU ALLOWING THE WORLD TO DOMINATE YOUR DAY-TO-DAY, YOUR EMOTIONS, AND YOUR LIFE? WHAT IS HOLDING YOU BACK FROM FULLY TRUSTING IN JESUS?

Over the past few months, Pastor Jarrett Stephens has been 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, Pastor Jarrett encourages us to hold nothing back using the incredible life story of Abraham.

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:17-19

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:

Did Jesus ever claim to be God? If so, was his claim considered to be blasphemous? (John 8:51-59)

How is it possible that Abraham “saw” Jesus? Pastor Jarrett reminds us of who Abraham was, what he believed, his life with Sarah, and the promise made to Abraham by God.

Have you waited on God to answers your prayers? How long have you waited? Are you willing to wait a little bit longer for something a whole lot better?

How did God test Abraham’s faith? Have you ever felt tested? How did you handle that test? (1 Peter 1:6-7) Pastor Jarrett says: “God is never done testing us. Our life will be a series of tests that God either puts us through or, at a minimum, He allows us to go through so that who we truly love, what we truly follow, [and] the sincerity of our faith…will be revealed.”

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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October 20, 2025


Title: A FAITH THAT HOLDS NOTHING BACK
Topic: More
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 1

ARE YOU FOCUSED ON JESUS? OR ARE YOU ALLOWING THE WORLD TO DOMINATE YOUR DAY-TO-DAY, YOUR EMOTIONS, AND YOUR LIFE? WHAT IS HOLDING YOU BACK FROM FULLY TRUSTING IN JESUS?

Over the past few months, Pastor Jarrett Stephens has been 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, Pastor Jarrett encourages us to hold nothing back using the incredible life story of Abraham.

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:17-19

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:

Last week, Pastor Jarrett shared about the faith of Sarah, Abraham’s wife, who was a wonderful example having faith through very, very difficult circumstances.

Today, Pastor Jarrett shares why he loves this particular story about Abraham so much and the courage he personally gains from the faith of Abraham. (John 8:51-59)

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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October 10, 2025


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

Day 5

HAVE YOU EVER PRAYED FOR PATIENCE? HAS THAT BEEN A GOOD OR BAD EXPERIENCE FOR YOU?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens is in the middle of a 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 preaches about one of the two women in the Hall of Faith: Sarah, the wife of Abraham. And if you don’t know… Sarah is the ultimate example of someone with a lot – A LOT – of patience!

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:11-16

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:

DON’T WASTE YOUR WAIT: Application

Have hope in God’s promises. (Hebrews 11:11; Isaiah 40:31; Psalm 25:3a; Psalm 27:14; Psalm 31:24) Pastor Jarrett shares a sweet story about his own mother making a promise to him as a child and the many, many years he waited patiently for her to fulfill that promise.

Find strength in community. (1 Peter 3)

Experience joy in the journey. (Genesis 21:1-7)

FINAL THOUGHTS:

You were never meant to walk through life alone. If you want true joy, even when it’s tough, you can find it in Jesus.


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October 9, 2025


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

Day 4

HAVE YOU EVER PRAYED FOR PATIENCE? HAS THAT BEEN A GOOD OR BAD EXPERIENCE FOR YOU?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens is in the middle of a 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 preaches about one of the two women in the Hall of Faith: Sarah, the wife of Abraham. And if you don’t know… Sarah is the ultimate example of someone with a lot – A LOT – of patience!

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:11-16

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:

LESSONS FROM SARAH: There will be moments of doubt.

Remember Sarah’s reaction to God’s promise of a baby when she was 90? She laughed and doubted God! Then she did something totally crazy… Read Genesis 16:1-6.

While in the waiting period, have you ever been tempted to take matters into your own hands? Have you ever actually jumped the gun? How did that turn out? (Proverbs 3:5-6)


LESSONS FROM SARAH: There will be moments of difficulty.

How long have you been waiting? Have there been times that you thought you couldn’t take another step and couldn’t take another breath? Have you ever wanted to just give up? Pastor Jarrett reminds us: “God never promised us an easy journey. He promised us His presence on the journey.”

Who is guiding your decisions – God or the world?


DON’T WASTE YOUR WAIT: Application

Have hope in God’s promises. (Hebrews 11:11; Isaiah 40:31; Psalm 25:3a; Psalm 27:14; Psalm 31:24)

Tune in tomorrow for the final two applications.


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October 8, 2025


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

Day 3

HAVE YOU EVER PRAYED FOR PATIENCE? HAS THAT BEEN A GOOD OR BAD EXPERIENCE FOR YOU?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens is in the middle of a 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 preaches about one of the two women in the Hall of Faith: Sarah, the wife of Abraham. And if you don’t know… Sarah is the ultimate example of someone with a lot – A LOT – of patience!

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:11-16

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:

DON’T WASTE YOUR WAIT:

What is the purpose of the Book of Hebrews?

Will “good things really come to those who wait”? Pastor Jarrett reminds us of others who waited patiently and the Lord blessed them abundantly.

Can waiting teach us dependence, trust, faith, and humility? Can waiting also teach us submission to the will of God?


LESSONS FROM SARAH: There will be moments of disbelief.

How old were Sarah and Abraham when God told them they were to be parents? What was their response? (Genesis 17:15-19; Genesis 18:9-15)

What has been your reaction in the past to situations God has placed you in? Have you reacted similarly to Abraham and Sarah? Pastor Jarrett reminds us that it’s okay to be shocked and amazed, but to have faith and continue to wait patiently. After all, nothing is too difficult for God.


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October 7, 2025


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

Day 2

HAVE YOU EVER PRAYED FOR PATIENCE? HAS THAT BEEN A GOOD OR BAD EXPERIENCE FOR YOU?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens is in the middle of a 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 preaches about one of the two women in the Hall of Faith: Sarah, the wife of Abraham. And if you don’t know… Sarah is the ultimate example of someone with a lot – A LOT – of patience!

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:11-16

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:

What was Abraham’s attitude toward Sarah for being childless? (Genesis 15:2-3)

Have you ever been in a waiting period like Abraham? Did you have the same fear and doubt? Was your faith tested beyond what you thought you could handle? Pastor Jarrett offers some encouragement and hope to those who are in a waiting period right now.

DON’T WASTE YOUR WAIT:

Does God do some of His BEST WORK in the waiting period?

Why does God want us to live a “purified faith”? (1 Peter 1:6-7; James 1:2-3)

SIDE NOTE: What is the purpose of the book of Hebrews?

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October 6, 2025


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

Day 1

HAVE YOU EVER PRAYED FOR PATIENCE? HAS THAT BEEN A GOOD OR BAD EXPERIENCE FOR YOU?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens is in the middle of a 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 preaches about one of the two women in the Hall of Faith: Sarah, the wife of Abraham. And if you don’t know… Sarah is the ultimate example of someone with a lot – A LOT – of patience!

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:11-16

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 Sarah? Where did she and Abraham live? What was the community like? Where did God command them to go?

What promise did God give to Abraham and Sarah? (Genesis 12:1-7)

Was being childless considered to be a curse and disfavor with the gods?

Why did God decide to make Sarah wait many, many, MANY years for a child? Did God give Sarah strength in the waiting period?

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



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October 3, 2025


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

Day 5

WHO IS IN THE HALL OF FAITH IN THE BIBLE? WHO IS THE BEST OF THE BEST? WHO DOES EVERY CHRISTIAN – AND MANY NON-BELIEVERS – KNOW ABOUT? THIS IS, OF COURSE, OTHER THAN JESUS.

Pastor Jarrett Stephens is in the middle of a 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 preaches about the genuine faith of Abraham – the Goat in the Hall of Faith.

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:8-10

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:

THE FAITH ADVENTURE: Motivation

What keeps you on your faith journey? Is life worth it? Yesterday, Pastor Jarrett retold the story of Paul Bunyan and The Pilgrim’s Promise. Today, he shares the MOTIVATION we have to keep going, reminding us of our promise in heaven and reading from Revelation 21:2-4, 18-27 and Revelation 22:1-5.

THE FAITH ADVENTURE: Movement

Do you have the same pilgrim’s mindset and motivation that Abraham had? Pastor Jarrett says this: “And when our mindset is right, and when our heart is motivated by the promises of God, our feet will follow. We will move in the direction God leads.”

FINAL THOUGHTS:

Saddle up your horses. We have a trail to blaze!

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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October 2, 2025


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

Day 4

WHO IS IN THE HALL OF FAITH IN THE BIBLE? WHO IS THE BEST OF THE BEST? WHO DOES EVERY CHRISTIAN – AND MANY NON-BELIEVERS – KNOW ABOUT? THIS IS, OF COURSE, OTHER THAN JESUS.

Pastor Jarrett Stephens is in the middle of a 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 preaches about the genuine faith of Abraham – the Goat in the Hall of Faith.

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:8-10

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:

THE FAITH ADVENTURE: Mindset

How did Abraham know where to go?

What did he do on the way?

Did Abraham preach the Gospel everywhere he went?


THE FAITH ADVENTURE: Motivation

What kept Abraham going? What was his motivation? Pastor Jarrett reads from Genesis 12:2-3, discussing the SEVEN promises made to Abraham in those two short verses.

What is keeping you on your faith journey? Why don’t you quit? What is your motivation? Pastor Jarrett reminds us of the story of Paul Bunyan and The Pilgrim’s Promise.


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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October 1, 2025


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

Day 3

WHO IS IN THE HALL OF FAITH IN THE BIBLE? WHO IS THE BEST OF THE BEST? WHO DOES EVERY CHRISTIAN – AND MANY NON-BELIEVERS – KNOW ABOUT? THIS IS, OF COURSE, OTHER THAN JESUS.

Pastor Jarrett Stephens is in the middle of a 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 preaches about the genuine faith of Abraham – the Goat in the Hall of Faith.

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:8-10

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:

Did Abraham hesitate to obey God? Or did he obey instantly? (Romans 4:3 and 11; Genesis 15:6) Yesterday, Pastor Jarrett gave some background into Abraham’s life in the city of Ur and how God’s command changed Abraham’s life forever.

THE WORD OF GOD:

Is personal.
Is progressive. (Psalm 119:105)
Is peaceful. (1 Corinthians 14:33)
Makes us slow down.
Makes us be still. (Psalm 46:10a)
Makes us stop talking.


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 30, 2025


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

Day 2

WHO IS IN THE HALL OF FAITH IN THE BIBLE? WHO IS THE BEST OF THE BEST? WHO DOES EVERY CHRISTIAN – AND MANY NON-BELIEVERS – KNOW ABOUT? THIS IS, OF COURSE, OTHER THAN JESUS.

Pastor Jarrett Stephens is in the middle of a 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 preaches about the genuine faith of Abraham – the Goat in the Hall of Faith.

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:8-10

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:

ABRAHAM AND THE CITY OF UR:

Who was Abraham? Where did he live? Was he wealthy?

What was the city like?

Were the people intelligent? Were they religious? Did they believe in God? Or did they worship idols and gods?

THE FAITH ADVENTURE: Mindset

How old was Abraham when God commanded him to go?

Did God’s words change Abraham’s life? (Romans 4:3 and 11; Genesis 15:6)

Did Abraham hesitate to obey God? Or did he obey instantly?

QUESTION: Are YOU obeying God instantly? Or do you hesitate? Pastor Jarrett urges us to have a “pilgrim mindset” like Abraham.


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 29, 2025


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

Day 1

WHO IS IN THE HALL OF FAITH IN THE BIBLE? WHO IS THE BEST OF THE BEST? WHO DOES EVERY CHRISTIAN – AND MANY NON-BELIEVERS – KNOW ABOUT? THIS IS, OF COURSE, OTHER THAN JESUS.

Pastor Jarrett Stephens is in the middle of a 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 preaches about the genuine faith of Abraham – the Goat in the Hall of Faith.

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11:8-10

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 reminiscing about old-school Christian music, specifically “The Great Adventure” by Steven Curtis Chapman.

Who was Abraham? What is he famous for? Did he live a life of genuine faith and trust in God? Pastor Jarrett reads from the passage in Hebrews and also from Genesis 12:1-5 to give us some context about Abraham’s life. He goes on to share a picture of the Great Ziggurat of Ur and the “stairway to heaven”. (The picture can be viewed at the above link around the 38-minute mark.)


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September 26, 2025


Title: AN ALL-IN FAITH
Topic: More
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 5

WHAT DOES GOD SEE FROM US WHEN HE LOOKS DOWN AT THE WORLD AND THE EVIL AND CORRUPTION THAT IS EVERYWHERE? WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO RIGHT THE WRONG? ARE YOU REPENTANT AND PRAYING FOR NOT ONLY YOUR OWN LIFE, BUT FOR YOUR NEIGHBOR, COMMUNITY, STATE, COUNTRY, AND THE WORLD?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series a few weeks ago 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 never wavering faith of Noah.

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:

FEAR GOD

Yesterday, Pastor Jarrett began discussing the importance of having a healthy fear of the Lord.

What does “fear of God” actually mean? Pastor Jarrett says: “Honoring God from so deep within that it motivates us to live a life wholly pleasing to Him.”

Do you tremble in fear of God? Tremper Longman (Old Testament professor at Westmont College): “One properly fears Yahweh because he is the most powerful being in the universe. Only fools would not be afraid of a being who has the power of life and death over them. Such persons do not understand their place in the cosmos and thus do not know how to act in the world. All other wisdom builds on this point and there is no wisdom without it.”

What are some other Scriptures about fearing the Lord? (Proverbs 9:10; Deuteronomy 10:12; Ecclesiastes 12:13)


OBEY GOD

Why should we obey God – no matter what is asked?

Why should we obey God – no matter what others think?

Why should we obey God – no matter the cost?


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September 25, 2025


Title: AN ALL-IN FAITH
Topic: More
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

WHAT DOES GOD SEE FROM US WHEN HE LOOKS DOWN AT THE WORLD AND THE EVIL AND CORRUPTION THAT IS EVERYWHERE? WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO RIGHT THE WRONG? ARE YOU REPENTANT AND PRAYING FOR NOT ONLY YOUR OWN LIFE, BUT FOR YOUR NEIGHBOR, COMMUNITY, STATE, COUNTRY, AND THE WORLD?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series a few weeks ago 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 never wavering faith of Noah.

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:

Yesterday, Pastor Jarrett preached about Noah’s faith and belief in God’s plan. Today, he completes this discussion, reminding us that we, too, must remain steadfast in our faith in God and His plan for our lives – no matter what.

FEAR GOD

Why should we fear God?

Does fear really keep us grounded in our faith?

Do many people today lack a healthy fear of the Lord? Pastor Jarrett believes social media is proof that people have lost not only their faith, but also their fear of God.

What did Noah’s fear of God look like?

So… what does “fear of God” actually mean? Pastor Jarrett says that to have a fear of God means “honoring God from so deep within that it motivates us to live a life wholly pleasing to Him.”

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 24, 2025


Title: AN ALL-IN FAITH
Topic: More
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 3

WHAT DOES GOD SEE FROM US WHEN HE LOOKS DOWN AT THE WORLD AND THE EVIL AND CORRUPTION THAT IS EVERYWHERE? WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO RIGHT THE WRONG? ARE YOU REPENTANT AND PRAYING FOR NOT ONLY YOUR OWN LIFE, BUT FOR YOUR NEIGHBOR, COMMUNITY, STATE, COUNTRY, AND THE WORLD?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series a few weeks ago 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 never wavering faith of Noah.

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:

BELIEVE GOD

What did God see in Noah? What was so special about him?

Is Noah any different than you and me?

What does Noah mean?

Why was Noah described as a righteous man? (Romans 3:22-24)

Did Noah’s YES show his complete trust and faith in God’s plan? (Hebrews 11:7)

Pastor Jarrett takes a few minutes in the middle of this segment to talk about the life and faith of Charlie Kirk, who once said: “This is the Gospel in four words: Jesus took my place. This is the Gospel in three words: Him for me. This is the Gospel in two words Substitutionary Atonement. This is the Gospel in one word: Grace.”

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 23, 2025


Title: AN ALL-IN FAITH
Topic: More
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 2

WHAT DOES GOD SEE FROM US WHEN HE LOOKS DOWN AT THE WORLD AND THE EVIL AND CORRUPTION THAT IS EVERYWHERE? WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO RIGHT THE WRONG? ARE YOU REPENTANT AND PRAYING FOR NOT ONLY YOUR OWN LIFE, BUT FOR YOUR NEIGHBOR, COMMUNITY, STATE, COUNTRY, AND THE WORLD?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series a few weeks ago 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 never wavering faith of Noah.

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:

Can “putting on the full armor of God” really help us? Pastor Jarrett believes – and explains why – the answer is absolutely YES, saying: “Sin takes you farther than where you want to go, it will keep you longer than you want to stay, and it will cost you far more than you are willing to pay.”

Is the Holy Spirit the Governor of your life? Are you allowing the Holy Spirit to restrain you? What is the result of not allowing the Holy Spirit to be Governor of your life?

How does Scripture describe the time that Noah lived and the reason for the flood?

Total disregard for the marriage covenant (Gen. 4:19)

Rapid advancement in technology (Gen. 4:22)

Widespread violence and the devaluing of human life (Gen. 4:23)

A population explosion (Gen. 6:1)

Rampant evil (Gen. 6:5)

Immorality and corruption as normative patterns within human relationships (Gen. 6:12)

Preoccupation with temporary matters (Luke 17:27)

Materialism (Luke 17:28)

Rejection of the authority of God’s Word (1 Peter 3:18-20)

No concern for God in either belief or conduct (2 Peter 2:5)

Is God aware of the state of our world today? Does He care? Is He even paying attention? Pastor Jarrett passionately reminds us that God absolutely knows what is happening, but it’s our responsibility to speak up about the mess!

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 22, 2025


Title: AN ALL-IN FAITH
Topic: More
Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 1

WHAT DOES GOD SEE FROM US WHEN HE LOOKS DOWN AT THE WORLD AND THE EVIL AND CORRUPTION THAT IS EVERYWHERE? WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO RIGHT THE WRONG? ARE YOU REPENTANT AND PRAYING FOR NOT ONLY YOUR OWN LIFE, BUT FOR YOUR NEIGHBOR, COMMUNITY, STATE, COUNTRY, AND THE WORLD?

Pastor Jarrett Stephens began a new sermon series a few weeks ago 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 never wavering faith of Noah.

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:

How many times is the word “faith” mentioned in Hebrews 11?

Who was Noah? Not just “the man who built the ark”… but WHO was Noah? Pastor Jarrett shares how children’s books describe Noah. It’s really sweet : ) He then reads from Genesis 6 – the context and story of Noah’s Ark.

How was the world at the time of Noah similar to what our world looks like today?

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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