Weak Faith, Powerful Savior

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on April 26, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Our faith is weak, but our Savior is powerful—and he works for us as we depend on him.

1. The Plea of Desperate Faith [Mt. 17:14–16]

A. The Father’s Faith [Mt. 17:14–15a]

B. The Suffering Son [Mt. 17:15b]

C. The Followers’ Failure [Mt. 17:16]

2. The Problem of Deficient Faith [Mt. 17:17–18]

A. A Perverse Generation [Mt. 17:17]

B. A Powerful Savior [Mt. 17:18]

3. The Power of Dependent Faith [Mt. 17:19–20]

A. The Question Raised [Mt. 17:19]

B. The Cause Identified [Mt. 17:20a]

C. The Promise Explained [Mt. 17:20b]

Conclusion