Reidhead Sermon Report

Sermon Overview

Paris Reidhead addresses the critical need for a proper understanding of faith, arguing that many people mistake "believing about" Jesus for "believing in" Him. He defines true saving faith as a purposeful act of the will—a total surrender and commitment to the Person of Jesus Christ as Lord. By examining common errors, such as relying on historical facts alone or seeking a physical sensation as proof of salvation, Reidhead directs the listener toward a faith that results in a transformed life and the internal witness of the Holy Spirit.

Key Principles

Faith as Act of the Will: Treat faith as a decisive "U-turn" and commitment, not a passive emotional experience.

Beyond Intellectual Assent: Refuse to settle for mere agreement with facts; demand a personal entrustment to Christ.

Object: Person of Christ: Look past the "doctrines" of the cross to the Living Christ who was on it.

Error of Emotionalism:Stop waiting for a "feeling" or a physical sensation to prove you are saved; trust the Word.

Historical vs. Personal:Move beyond believing "that" He was, to believing "in" Him as your absolute Lord.

Role of the Word:Saturate your mind in the Word to discover the actual "Character" of the One you trust.

Surrender as Component: Resign your "right to yourself" as the foundational evidence of your faith.

Internal Witness: Seek the "nod of God" in your spirit rather than the superficial "say-so" of men.