Jim Van Gelderen examines Jesus’ command to have faith in God in Mark 11, using the withered fig tree and the picture of a mountain being removed. He applies the passage to three obstacles: self-confidence or self-doubt, difficult circumstances, and uncertainty about the future, illustrating God’s ability to use an unlikely life through his mother’s experience as an orphan. The sermon connects confidence in God’s character and Word with surrendered obedience, distinguishing dependence on God from decisions carried out in one’s own strength.

• Jesus’ command to have faith in God in Mark 11:22–24
• Confidence in God’s character and the truth of His Word
• Self-confidence and self-doubt as obstacles to dependence
• Difficult family circumstances and the possibility of Christian service
• Surrendering future plans and obeying through God’s enabling

• Neither natural ability nor personal inadequacy removes your need to depend on God.
• Difficult circumstances do not have to prevent God from using your life.
• Faith in God leads to obedience that depends on His strength.
• Surrender to God’s will before you know all the details of the future.

• The Righteousness God Blesses
• Saved to Win

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