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Are you hoping for something from God? Then ask him for it without doubting. It's not always easy, but it's so important. In this episode you'll learn what you need to pay attention to and how you can stand firm in your faith without doubting. #baylessconley #AnswerswithBaylessConley #faith #doubtaboutfaith Order this sermon on CD: http://www.bayless-conley.de/sendung These other free offers from me will help you stay connected to God in everyday life: • Subscribe to my monthly letter by post or email: https://www.bayless-conley.de/monatsb... • Read and subscribe to my daily devotional here: https://www.bayless-conley.de/andacht Would you like to help us spread God's word around the world through Bayless's sermons? Then join in! The broadcasts are financed almost exclusively through donations. You can find our bank details here or you can donate directly online: https://bayless-conley.de/spenden Receive inspiration and personal insights on social media: / baylessconley_deutsch / baylessconleydeutsch Subscribe to my German YouTube channel: / baylessconleydeutsch IMPORTANT MOMENTS AND BIBLE VERSIONS 00:00 Believe firmly, without doubting - whether in a marital crisis, a financial crisis, parenting problems or a spiritual battle 01:15 3 types of winds mentioned in the New Testament. They represent challenges that every Christian will encounter in their life. 01:41 1st type of wind: THE WIND OF DOUBT James 1:5: “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” 03:10 James 1:6-8: “But ask in faith, without doubting; for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind (...).” 05:12 Don't follow your inner voice of doubt! But how do you stand firm? 05:43 5 principles on how to stand firm. 06:15 1st principle: Look for a promise from God. 1 John 5:14-15: “We can be confident that he will hear us if we ask him for something that is in accordance with his will (...).” And we can be sure that he will give it to us! 07:31 2nd principle: Accept the promise as your solution. Regardless of whether you understand it or not! 07:38 Parable of the sower: The sower sows the seed of God's word and God's word brings salvation. 08:15 Psalm 107:20: “God sent his word and healed them.” 11:48 3rd principle: Accept the word of God. James 1:21: “Receive the message of God (...) humbly, for it has the power to save your souls.” 13:40 4th principle: Ponder on God's word. 13:43 5th principle: Hear God's word. 13:50 Joshua 1:8: “The words of the law shall always be in your mouth (...).” 15:33 Psalm 1:1-3 “Blessed is the man who (...) meditates on his law day and night (...).” The word slips from the head into the heart! 16:47 John 15:7: “But if you abide in me and my words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be granted you.” 21:23 2nd type of wind: THE WIND OF FALSE DOCTRINE. Don't let yourself be carried away by the wind of any doctrine! 21:41 3rd kind of wind: THE WIND OF TEMPTATION. People hear the word of God, but do not act on it.