Building A Faith That Actually Works

An episode of the Faith Family Church podcast, hosted by Pastor Josh Joines, titled "Building A Faith That Actually Works" was published on April 12, 2026 and runs 45 minutes.

April 12, 2026 ·45m · Faith Family Church

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Summary

What does it actually take to build a faith that works every single day?Not just on Sunday. Not just when life is going well. But a faith that holds up when the storms come, when life gets heavy, and when everything around you is pulling you in a different direction.In this message, Pastor Josh kicks off our brand-new series, The Essentials, with a look at the four foundational building blocks that every believer needs to grow a faith that is strong, consistent, and genuinely making a difference in their life.Drawing from Matthew 7, Pastor Josh unpacks the parable of the wise and foolish builder and challenges us to stop drifting spiritually and start building intentionally. Because just like a road trip, a financial plan, or anything else worth doing, the spiritual life has essentials. And when we ignore them, everything suffers.In this message, you will learn about the four essentials of a faith that truly works.Power to live on. The Christian life was never meant to be lived in your own strength. Discover how to plug into the power of God and stop running on empty.People to do life with. Faith was never meant to be lived alone. Find out why community is not optional and why the relationships you build in the local church will be some of the most important of your life.Principles to live by. In a world full of noise, opinions, and influencers, there is only one source of truth. Learn how to get God's word into your life in a way that actually transforms you from the inside out.Purpose to live for. You were not saved just to sit. God has something specific for you to do, and this message will help you start moving toward it.Whether you have been walking with Jesus for decades or you are just getting started, this series will meet you right where you are and give you the tools to build something that lasts.

Episode Description

What does it actually take to build a faith that works every single day?

Not just on Sunday. Not just when life is going well. But a faith that holds up when the storms come, when life gets heavy, and when everything around you is pulling you in a different direction.

In this message, Pastor Josh kicks off our brand-new series, The Essentials, with a look at the four foundational building blocks that every believer needs to grow a faith that is strong, consistent, and genuinely making a difference in their life.

Drawing from Matthew 7, Pastor Josh unpacks the parable of the wise and foolish builder and challenges us to stop drifting spiritually and start building intentionally. Because just like a road trip, a financial plan, or anything else worth doing, the spiritual life has essentials. And when we ignore them, everything suffers.

In this message, you will learn about the four essentials of a faith that truly works.

Power to live on. The Christian life was never meant to be lived in your own strength. Discover how to plug into the power of God and stop running on empty.

People to do life with. Faith was never meant to be lived alone. Find out why community is not optional and why the relationships you build in the local church will be some of the most important of your life.

Principles to live by. In a world full of noise, opinions, and influencers, there is only one source of truth. Learn how to get God's word into your life in a way that actually transforms you from the inside out.

Purpose to live for. You were not saved just to sit. God has something specific for you to do, and this message will help you start moving toward it.

Whether you have been walking with Jesus for decades or you are just getting started, this series will meet you right where you are and give you the tools to build something that lasts.