Faith's Reward (The Great Cloud of Witnesses ) - Pastor Colin Smith - #39

The sermon "Faith's Reward" focuses on Hebrews 11:32–12:2 and highlights the great cloud of witnesses—heroes of faith like Gideon, David, Samson, and more. These Old Testament believers endured challenges and victories but did not receive the final promise in their lifetimes. They waited for something better, just as we do today. The key message is that both they and we are waiting together for the fulfillment of God’s ultimate promise.

Jesus is the founder and perfecter of our faith, and by looking to Him, we can endure the trials of life. Our faith joins us to Christ, giving us strength and hope as we await the resurrection, the gathering of the redeemed, and the new creation. The sermon encourages us to run our race with endurance, laying aside sin, trusting that Christ will bring our faith to full completion in eternity.