5. Divine Connections: How God Uses People To Grow Our Faith

In this sermon we wrap up our study of how God provides key resources to help develop fresh faith. This last resource is consistently overlooked, yet it's vital in developing something new in our faith journey. The resource? People. And not just any person, but the specific people God puts in each of our paths. As much as we want to think of faith as personal, it's not. Faith doesn't grow in isolation, but through the relationships God divinely orchestrates in our lives. Throughout Scripture and our own journeys, we see how God places the right people at the right time to encourage, challenge, and sharpen our walk with Jesus. Whether it’s a mentor who speaks truth, a friend who models Christ-like love, or even a stranger who offers timely encouragement, these relationships are not accidental—they are purposeful. God uses these divine connections to teach us, stretch us, and strengthen our trust in Him. As we recognize and embrace the people God brings into our lives, we begin to see His hand at work in deeper ways, and our faith grows as a result. To discover what God is calling you to do so that your faith can grow, check out episode number five of New: Growing Fresh Faith.