Faith

04 Jan 2026 — St. Jesri HT Purba & AI
Teen

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1–6


I. SERMON OPENING

Ice Breaker:
Have you ever believed something before seeing the result? Like believing your exam will go well before the scores are released.

Rhetorical Question:
“If God cannot be seen, how can I truly believe He is real?”

Teenagers today live in a visual world. If it cannot be seen, it is often considered unreal. The Bible teaches faith very differently.


II. TEXT BACKGROUND

The letter to the Hebrews was written to early Christians who were tired, persecuted, and tempted to give up.

Hebrews 11 is not theory, but encouragement for believers on the edge of despair.


III. SERMON BODY

I. Faith Is the Foundation of a Believer’s Life (v.1)

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for…”

The Greek word hypostasis means a solid foundation.

  • Faith is not a feeling.
  • Faith is a foundation.

Theological Message:
Faith trusts God with the unseen future.

Cross Reference:
2 Corinthians 5:7 – “We live by faith, not by sight.”

Transition:
How does faith work in daily life?


II. Faith Helps Us See the Invisible (vv.2–3)

The Greek word noeo means understanding through God’s light.

  • Faith is not blind.
  • Faith gives spiritual insight.

Cross Reference:
Romans 10:17 – “Faith comes from hearing the word of Christ.”

Illustration:
Like internet signals—unseen but powerful.

Transition:
True faith goes beyond knowledge.


III. Faith Pleases God and Transforms Life (vv.4–6)

The Greek word euaresteo means pleasing God’s heart.

  • God seeks faith, not performance.

Theological Message:
Faith believes God exists and cares.

Cross Reference:
Proverbs 3:5 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart.”


IV. PRACTICAL APPLICATION FOR TEENAGERS

  • Stay honest when no one is watching.
  • Pray when the future feels uncertain.
  • Trust God before results appear.

Group Activity:

Write one prayer request and pray for each other for one week.


V. CLOSING & CALL TO RESPONSE

Call:
God does not ask you to understand everything, He asks you to trust Him.

Poetic Closing:
Faith walks when eyes cannot see,
Faith stands when hearts still shake.
Not because we are strong,
But because God is faithful.

Rhyme:
School days long, worries grow,
Answers hidden, future unknown.
Yet I walk on, not afraid,
For my faith rests in God alone.