June 1, 2025

Sermon: “Faith That Counts”
Scripture: Romans 4: 1-5; 13-25
Speaker: Pastor Matt Overman

Scripture for Study and Reflection:

Read Romans 4: 3-5
Why do you think Paul emphasizes that Abraham was credited righteousness before
doing anything?
How does this challenge our culture's tendency to “earn” acceptance?

Read Romans 4: 13-15 & Galatians 3: 11-14
What does Paul say about the law and the promise? Why can’t the law bring us into right
standing with God?
What does it look like today to “depend on the law” rather than faith?

Read Romans 4: 18-21 & Hebrews 11: 1, 8-12
What impresses you most about Abraham’s faith?
When have you faced a situation where faith was required even when things didn’t make
sense?

Read Romans 4: 23-25 & Philippians 3: 9
Paul says these truths weren’t just for Abraham, but for us. What does that mean for
your faith journey?
What are some practical ways we can strengthen our trust in God’s promises?

Read Ephesians 2: 8-9
How does believing we are saved by grace through faith (not by works) affect how we
view ourselves? Others?
How might this truth change the way we treat people who are struggling or doubting?
Complete this sentence: “One way I want to grow in faith this week is...”

Prayer of the Week:
Gracious God, Thank You for the gift of faith that makes us right with You - not because
of what we’ve done, but because of who You are. Help us to trust Your promises, even
when we can’t see the outcome. Strengthen our hearts to believe like Abraham - when
the way is unclear and the wait is long. May our faith in Jesus shape our choices, calm
our fears, and remind us daily that Your grace is enough. In Christ’s name we pray,
Amen.