Growing Faith and Wise Confident Prayers

Summary

Pastor Joe Holder teaches from 1 John 5:13-15 about growing a strong, confident faith that leads to effective, other-centered prayer. He emphasizes that biblical faith is dynamic and assurance comes from walking in the light and fellowship with God, not from self-centered doubt or obsessive assurance seeking. Prayer is both talking and listening to God, trusting His will, and praying according to His commandments and character. The sermon encourages believers to seek God's will, abide in Him, and have confidence that God hears and answers prayers in accordance with His loving providence.