Sermons
Deron Biles - March 8, 2026
From Perseveration to Perseverance
Jacob's encounter with angels in Genesis 32 reveals the difference between going through religious motions and having genuine faith. When facing his brother Esau after twenty years, Jacob moved from his old patterns of manipulation to authentic prayer and humble action. His prayer teaches us five essential elements: remembering who God is, recalling His promises, acknowledging His past faithfulness, approaching with humility, and coming boldly with honest requests. Real faith doesn't eliminate planning or action—it transforms our motivation. The place where all you can do is pray might be exactly where God wants you, because it's often in those desperate moments that we discover the difference between pretend faith and the real thing.
Scripture References: Genesis 32:1-12, Hebrews 11:6, Psalms 103:2, Psalms 103:14, Mark 9:24
From Series: "The Lord Has Made Room for Us"
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