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  1. 2D AGO

    Bible Study at Jesus House | Lesson by Pastor Bryan Hudson, "The Good Fight of Faith."

    Bible Study at Jesus House Lesson by Pastor Bryan Hudson "The Good Fight of Faith." PowerPoint Slides of Lesson Jesus Inside Prison Ministry  www.JIPM.org 1 Timothy 6:11, But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses

    58 min

  2. 4D AGO

    "Greater is Christ in You Than You in the World" – Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute #184 for August 27, 2025

    Listen to the Message from Sunday, August 24, 2025 The Spirit of Faith, Part Two – The Good Fight of Faith     1 John 4:4, You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. Corinthians 4:8-9  We are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed

    3 min

  3. 6D AGO

    The Spirit of Faith, Part Two – The Good Fight of Faith

    DOWNLOAD SLIDES DOWNLOAD AFFIRMATION OF GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH   Pastor Bryan Hudson’s message "The Spirit of Faith, Part Two: The Good Fight of Faith" emphasizes that faith in God is not only for crises but a consistent lifestyle of belief and action rooted in God’s Word.  Faith in God is an active, results-producing conviction that connects us to God’s promises and must be developed like a muscle through discipline, consistency, and endurance.  A “good fight” of faith is assured victory because God fights our battles, while a “bad fight” comes from unpreparedness and inconsistency. Believers must look to Jesus, lay aside distractions and sins, exercise patience, and run with endurance to avoid spiritual fainting.  Regardless of the situations we face, a lifestyle of faith, and "fighting the good fight of faith" enables us to remain undefeated and triumphant because God’s treasure lives within us. Summary of Message (Generated by OpenAI: The Spirit of Faith, Part Two: The Good Fight of Faith     1. Foundation of the Message Key Texts: 2 Corinthians 4:13 – And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed and therefore I spoke,” we also believe and therefore speak 1 Timothy 6:11–12, But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses” Review from Part One: Faith is more than a tool for crises—it is a lifestyle. God has placed His treasure in “earthen vessels,” showing both His confidence in us and our responsibility to live faithfully. 2. What is the Spirit of Faith? A disposition or attitude aligned with the Word of God. The human spirit infused by the Holy Spirit producing bold, enduring faith. Not only belief, but a lifestyle that reflects faith in thought, conduct, and endurance. 3. Faith Defined Faith in God is an active, results-producing belief, that involves applying God's Word, taking action based on His promises. Hebrews 11:1, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Weymouth’s translation: “Now faith is a well grounded assurance of that for which we hope, and a conviction of the reality of things which we do not see.Analogy: Faith as a key fob—even when the car is not seen, possession of the fob guarantees its reality. The Amplified Bible, “Now faith is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things we hope for, being the proof of things we do not see and the conviction of their reality - faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses.” 4. The Good Fight of Faith A good fight: one where the outcome is already assured because God fights for us. A bad fight: when unprepared, careless, or inconsistent (e.g., cramming for a test, showing talent without discipline). Consistency—not just talent—earns trust. Faith is inseparable from faithfulness.   5. Lifestyle of Faith Faith must be developed like a muscle—strengthened through use, testing, and endurance. A lifestyle of faith is evidenced through: Consistent good works. Excellence in daily living. Spiritual disciplines (prayer, Bible reading, fasting, agreement in community). Without faith as a lifestyle, believers risk “fainting”—losing heart due to lack of spiritual nutrition. 6. How to Fight the Good Fight Look to Jesus – the Author and Finisher of faith (Hebrews 12:1–2). Lay aside weights and sins – not only obvious sins but unnecessary burdens. Run with endurance – not just soaring or sprinting, but faithfully walking without fainting. Exercise patience – faith and patience work together; they are “power twins.” Avoid weariness – consider the perseverance of Jesus, family, and others who endured. 7. Dangers of Fainting Physical fainting comes from lack of oxygen/nutrition. Spiritual fainting comes from lack of connection to Christ, lack of Word intake, and lack of consistency. Remedy: Re-focus on Jesus, nourish faith through obedience, and draw strength from faithful examples. 8. Marks of a Good Fight 2 Corinthians 4:8–9 – We may be hard pressed, perplexed, persecuted, and struck down, but never crushed, in despair, forsaken, or destroyed. 1 John 4:4 – Greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world. The difference lies between external pressures and internal strength through Christ. 9. Affirmation of Faith (Confession) DOWNLOAD The sermon concluded with a powerful declaration: I have the spirit of faith and a lifestyle that supports it. I fight the good fight of faith and lay hold on eternal life. My faith grows daily through God’s grace in both good and bad times. I endure with patience, will not faint, and triumph in Christ. 10. Core Takeaways Faith is not situational but a lifestyle of faithfulness. A “good fight” is already won because Christ secures the victory. Preparation, discipline, and patience make faith durable. Believers must avoid fainting by staying spiritually nourished and focused on Jesus. The spirit of faith ensures we triumph—even under pressure—because God’s treasure lives within us.

    40 min

  4. AUG 20

    "God's Confidence In You" – Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute #183 for August 20, 2025

    2 Corinthians 4:6, For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.

    2 min

  5. AUG 18

    The Spirit of Faith: Part One – A Lifestyle of Provision and Favor

    DOWNLOAD SLIDES DOWNLOAD AFFIRMATION OF THE SPIRIT OF FAITH   Summary of the message (Generated by OpenAI) The Spirit of Faith: Part One – A Lifestyle of Provision and Favor By Pastor Bryan Hudson, DMin Main Text 2 Corinthians 4:13 — And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed and therefore I spoke,” we also believe and therefore speak Paul roots the teaching in faith as a lived reality: believing, speaking, and embodying Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:3, But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, 4 whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them. 5 For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake. 6 For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. Key Themes and Teachings 1. Treasure in Earthen Vessels God has placed His treasure (His presence, power, and favor) in us. This makes ministry possible: it’s God doing the work through us. God has confidence in His people, just as we have faith in Him. Recognizing this treasure should influence our choices, attitudes, and lifestyle. 2. The Spirit of Faith Defined as a disposition or attitude that aligns with God’s Word. Not simply belief in a moment, but a permanent posture shaped by the Holy Spirit within us. Like any human disposition (mood, attitude), the spirit of faith becomes the way we live and respond. Key principle: “I believed, therefore I spoke” (Psalm 116:10). Faith is honest—acknowledging struggles while declaring God’s promises. Faith does not require denial of reality, but trust that God transforms reality. 3. Faith vs. Fear Both involve belief in the unseen: Fear imagines unseen dangers. Faith embraces unseen promises. If we can believe in fear, we can believe in faith. Example: Faith is like a key fob—evidence of what you don’t yet see (the car). 4. Renewed Inwardly Outwardly, we may age or decline, but inwardly the Spirit renews us day by day. Faith focuses on unseen realities: God’s ongoing renewal and strength. Comparison to maintaining a car: what’s inside sustains and renews the outside. 5. Light Afflictions vs. Eternal Glory Paul calls his sufferings “light” compared to God’s eternal glory. Faith reframes difficulties by viewing them against eternal realities. Affliction is temporary; God’s work in us is weightier and eternal. 6. Example of Abraham & Sarah God promised them a child at 75 and 65, but fulfillment came at 100 and 90. Lesson: Faith requires lifestyle consistency over time, not momentary belief. They had to maintain the spirit of faith for 25 years. Faith does not deny barrenness or age—it believes God’s promise beyond them. 7. Lifestyle of Faith True faith is not about one-time victories but a sustained way of life. Like athletes: a single good performance isn’t enough; lifestyle determines consistency. Faith requires daily walking (“walk and not faint”), not just occasional soaring. Lifestyle supports faith’s manifestation—holiness, prayer, Scripture, perseverance. 8. Seeing the Unseen 2 Corinthians 4:18 — “We look not at things seen, but unseen.” Physical circumstances are temporary; God’s promises are eternal. Faith involves shifting vision: Seen reality: problems, lack, age, struggles. Unseen reality: God’s provision, renewal, promises. Believers must choose what they focus on. 9. Faith Is Honest, Not Denial Faith doesn’t call sickness health or deny problems. Faith acknowledges reality but affirms God’s greater reality: “I may be sick, but I am healed through Christ’s stripes. Application Guard your lifestyle: choices, attitudes, and disciplines matter. Sustain faith: don’t quit during delay—promises often require waiting. Focus on unseen realities: God’s promises outweigh temporary troubles. Walk daily: consistency in prayer, obedience, and trust reflects true spirit of faith. Provision and favor follow when the spirit of faith becomes lifestyle, not just an occasional act. ✅ Summary Statement: The spirit of faith is not a momentary belief but a sustained lifestyle of trust, obedience, and perspective rooted in God’s promises. By recognizing the treasure within, aligning attitudes with God’s Word, and walking daily in faith rather than fear, believers experience God’s provision and favor—even amid affliction, delay, or unseen circumstances.   An Affirmation of the Spirit of Faith By Pastor Bryan Hudson, DMin I have the Spirit of Faith, which is a proper disposition and attitude aligned with the Word of God. By the grace of God, I live a lifestyle that supports the Spirit of Faith. I walk in provision and favor because God is faithful and helps me be faithful to Him. I have God's treasure in this earthen vessel called my life. God entrusts His treasure to me, and I will live a lifestyle that honors Christ and continues in covenant relationship with God and my fellow believers in Christ. I embrace realities that I do not see. Though outward things are perishing, my inward person is being renewed day by day. The afflictions that I endure are light compared to the glory that is being revealed. I don't call things that are as though they're not. By God's grace, I call things that are not as though they were. God keeps His promises. The Spirit of Faith allows me to maintain the type of lifestyle that will allow God to manifest His provision and favor in my life. I don't have to look at the things that I see, because there's more to life than what my eyes can see. Through the Spirit of Faith, I see God's promises and purposes fulfilled. I have the Spirit of Faith and I am living a lifestyle of provision and favor

    37 min

  6. AUG 13

    "Awake & Active" – Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute #182 for August 13, 2025

    Romans 13:11 And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. 13 Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy. 14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts

    4 min

  7. AUG 6

    "What Fasting & Prayer Does" – Firm Foundation Inspiration Minute #181 for August 6, 2025

    Matthew 17:14, And when they had come to the multitude, a man came to Him, kneeling down to Him and saying, 15 “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and suffers severely; for he often falls into the fire and often into the water. 16 So I brought him to Your disciples, but they could not cure him. 17 Then Jesus answered and said, “O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? How long shall I bear with you? Bring him here to Me." 18 And Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of him; and the child was cured from that very hour.19 Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?” 20 So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. 21 However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.”

    3 min

  8. AUG 4

    "Lord, Teach Us to Pray" Part Three: "Developing Mountain Moving Faith"

    DOWNLOAD KEYNOTE SLIDES Summary of Message by Pastor Bryan Hudson, D.Min. “Developing Mountain Moving Faith” Part Three from the series, “Lord, Teach Us to Pray” Scripture Foundation: Matthew 17:14–21 The message centers on the account of a father who brings his tormented son to Jesus after the disciples failed to heal him. Jesus rebukes the demon, heals the boy, and rebukes His disciples for their unbelief—despite their intentions and prior efforts. He then teaches that “this kind” (of challenge and deliverance) only comes through prayer and fasting. Main Theme: Faith Must Be Developed to Move Mountains Dr. Hudson emphasizes that faith is not automatic or instant; it must be cultivated, prepared, and developed over time, just like any skilled profession. This sermon explores how true faith—faith that produces results and moves mountains—develops through process, prayer, fasting, discipline, and refining trials. Key Points and Lessons 1. Faith Needs Development Faith is not a switch to flip but a process to grow. The disciples believed they could help the boy but lacked the spiritual development to meet the challenge. Just as craftsmen hone their skills over time, believers must grow in faith through experience and learning. “You don’t start moving mountains. You start moving molehills.” 2. Understanding Unbelief Unbelief is not the absence of belief, but the lack of preparedness to meet a spiritual demand. Like a trained athlete who stops training and fails despite past success, the disciples failed because they were not ready. Unbelief = underdeveloped or unfocused faith. 3. Faith as a Mustard Seed Jesus didn’t say “faith the size of” a mustard seed, but “faith as a mustard seed”—meaning faith that grows. Mustard seed faith starts small but is planted, nurtured, and grows into something powerful. Growth can happen quickly when we are willing to lean into God and walk away from distractions. 4. Two Types of Faith Faith (noun): Beliefs, doctrine, lifestyle (Jude 3). Faith (verb): Belief in action—obedient steps based on God's Word (Matthew 17:20). “You cannot have active faith without sound doctrine. Faith comes by hearing the Word.” 5. The Power of Prayer and Fasting Prayer and fasting are not about moving God—they move you. They shift your attention away from self-centered routines and help you focus on God. Fasting is not merely about abstaining from food; it’s about setting aside personal pleasure and self-satisfaction to align with God’s will. “You can’t focus on yourself and focus on God at the same time.” 6. Hindrance to Faith: Offense and Bitterness Harboring offense or bitterness blocks faith development. Many offenses are not even sins—just preferences or misunderstandings. Scripture (Proverbs 19:11, Matthew 18:15) instructs believers to let go of offense or address it directly if it’s a true sin. “Don’t let anyone live rent-free in your mind and hinder your faith.” 7. Faith Must Have Corresponding Action (James 2:14–20) Faith without works is dead. Words alone are not enough. True faith produces change—in your heart, life, and lifestyle. Faith is not a transaction, but a lifestyle aligned with the will of God. “Faith is a habit—a consistent way of living and trusting God.” 8. Faith Will Be Tested by Fire (1 Peter 1:6–7) Trials are part of faith development. God uses refining fire to purify and strengthen our faith. Gold becomes more valuable after it is tested by fire—and so does genuine faith. “You won’t burn up. You’ll come out better, stronger, purer.” Key Quotes and Reflections “Faith is developed, not downloaded.” “Prayer and fasting don’t move God—they move you.” “Unbelief is not disbelief; it’s unpreparedness.” “Mountain-moving faith grows through molehill-moving obedience.” “Let go of offense—it’s not worth stunting your faith.” Final Prayer and Exhortation Dr. Hudson concludes by thanking God for the process of developing faith. He encourages believers to embrace: The disciplines of prayer and fasting The necessity of letting go of offense The value of genuine, tested faith “Lord, thank You that our faith grows like a mustard seed—from a small beginning to something great and fruitful.” Summary Statement Developing mountain-moving faith is a journey of spiritual growth, intentional focus, disciplined habits, and grace under fire. Faith doesn’t just appear; it is formed in the presence of God, shaped by the Word, tested by trials, and manifested through love, obedience, and action.

    35 min
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