NOTES from SERMON dated 8/30/2026
Marge Thompson, ‘Build Faith to Last’, 2 Peter 1:3-11
What did Peter want people to know in this message? Stay faithful to the end! It is a journey.
The Christian life is not a sprint… it’s a marathon, growing in character and living for eternal life. Today’s lesson is ‘how to build a faithful life that will last’.
A strong faith keeps us growing in knowledge. Learn what you can about the Bible. Learn something new every day. Vs 3 states you have everything you need for a godly life… the Bible, God’s grace, belief in Christ, prayer, the Holy Spirit, knowledge, a voice and love. You just have to manage them. So, you have been equipped and empowered and now ‘called’ upon. Accept the ‘call’. Start your growth with confidence.
All this doesn’t happen overnight. We grow to belong to Christ. Spiritual maturity needs nurturing. Philippians 2:12-13 says that God works in you and you work with Him. I Timothy 4:7 states, “train yourself to be godly”. Build your godliness then determine what your next building block is in your life? Growth leads to fruitfulness and endurance. Verse 8 says to use the ‘fruits of the spirit’ in increasing measure. These virtues will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive. Do you want a life of fruitfulness or a life of stagnation?
Why were you saved? Peter says to keep growing or you will forget. Your growth is evidence that your salvation is real. Growth in Christ today leads to glory with Christ tomorrow (verse 11). Are you building something in life aimed at eternity? Here is your challenge. Look at Peters list in verses 5-7. Pick one virtue to work on… then take one step toward growth. Why? Because a life that’s built on Christ and shaped by His character is a life that’s faithful to the finish.
KEEP GROWING YOUR FAITH!