"The Faith That Conquers II," delivered by Pastor Chingtok Ishaku on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

The central theme is the power and necessity of faith in a believer's life. The sermon explores how faith, rather than physical senses or circumstances, is the true pathway to God's will and promises.

Key Points in the Sermon

• Faith vs. Senses: Pastor Chingtok highlights that believers must not rely on their natural senses to navigate life or make decisions. Your imagination and belief in God can take you to places your physical body cannot go. The speaker emphasizes that "it is dangerous to make decisions by your natural senses" as they can compromise your judgment and lead you away from God's will.

• The Power of Belief: A core idea is that what you believe is more important than your circumstances. The pastor asserts that Satan's primary strategy is to plant lies and alter your beliefs, as this "disarms God." Your faith, or what you believe, determines your reality and is the "greatest weapon" you have.

• The Centrality of Mercy: The sermon repeatedly emphasizes the role of mercy. Pastor Chingtok states that his own decision to not rely on his senses is a mercy he has asked for. He teaches that our ability to endure tribulation comes from remembering that we have obtained mercy ourselves. You are able to extend mercy to others only after you have recognized your own frailty and received it from God. Pastor Chingtok warns against despising the mercy you've received by focusing instead on the judgment you've escaped.

• Overcoming Challenges: The sermon addresses pride, noting that it can manifest as either exalting yourself or bringing yourself down below what God expects. It reassures the audience that God is aware of their struggles and that weaknesses will "fall off as we obey." Pastor Chingtok also mentions that life is not designed to have all conditions perfect before you obey God.

The sermon concludes by stressing that all of God's promises require an "environment of faith" to be fulfilled. Ultimately, the ability to obey, defeat Satan, and receive God's blessings comes from a simple act: believing.