Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
Discover the true cost - and the reward - of authentic faith in this sermon from Minister Kim Arnold at Capital Church in Vienna, Virginia. Explore the biblical paradoxes of following Jesus and what it means to truly trust God beyond worldly systems.
Key points covered:
- The danger of shallow, worldly faith versus the depth of faith in Jesus
- Why true biblical faith is a paradox and how it’s more than wishful thinking
- Real-life stories of faith from Hebrews 11 and modern testimonies
- The practical challenges and sacrifices that come with living by faith
- How faith demands a response and what it truly means to fight for your faith
Journey of Faith series part 3
00:00 Anchor Investments in Faith
03:22 Prayer-Led Investment Success
08:28 Faith and Surrender's Paradox
09:44 Paradox of Faith and Strength
13:00 Losing Approval for Convictions
18:44 Child Endangerment Consequences Discussed
19:55 Faith, Blessings, and Legacy
25:22 Faith Moves Mountains
28:05 Faith and God's Faithfulness
30:01 Faith Uplift Through Scripture
35:11 Faith in Uncertain Employment
38:33 Faith Without Evidence
40:26 Trust in God Over Man
45:31 Journey of Faith and Trust
48:23 Strengthen a Brother's Faith
Scripture References
1:03 Hebrews 11:1–2 Faith as substance and testimony
8:56 Matthew 17:20 Mustard seed faith moves mountains
21:03 Philippians 1:21 To live is Christ, to die is gain
29:26 Romans 10:17 Faith comes by hearing
29:55 John 20:29 Blessed are those who believe without seeing
32:37 Hebrews 11 (whole chapter) Examples of faith by the patriarchs
ABOUT CAPITAL CHURCH
Capital Church is a Christ-centered, vibrant, and influential church that serves people with love and makes disciples of all nations.
Our mission is to inspire people to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, equip people for the work of ministry in their sphere of influence, and impact communities and cities with God's love.
CAPITAL CHURCH – Vienna, Virginia
Making Progress. Moving Forward. Together.
We are part of the Foursquare (https://foursquare.org) family of churches.
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JOIN US
We invite you to watch our Sunday morning service here on YouTube or join us in person.
If you are in the Washington, DC area, we also invite you to our Wednesday night prayer.
Visit capitalchurch.org for more information.
Subscribe to our channel to get updates when we go live.
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WAYS TO GIVE
- Online: app.aplos.com/aws/give/CapitalChurch
- Text to Give: Text GIVE to (855) 916-4380
- Mail: Capital Church, 10233 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182
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FOLLOW US
Facebook: facebook.com/capitalchurch
Instagram: instagram.com/capitalchurchva
Thank you for joining us and God bless you.
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CCLI Streaming License #92392
Discover the true cost - and the reward - of authentic faith in this sermon from Minister Kim Arnold at Capital Church in Vienna, Virginia. Explore the biblical paradoxes of following Jesus and what it means to truly trust God beyond worldly systems.
Key points covered:
- The danger of shallow, worldly faith versus the depth of faith in Jesus
- Why true biblical faith is a paradox and how it’s more than wishful thinking
- Real-life stories of faith from Hebrews 11 and modern testimonies
- The practical challenges and sacrifices that come with living by faith
- How faith demands a response and what it truly means to fight for your faith
Journey of Faith series part 3
00:00 Anchor Investments in Faith
03:22 Prayer-Led Investment Success
08:28 Faith and Surrender's Paradox
09:44 Paradox of Faith and Strength
13:00 Losing Approval for Convictions
18:44 Child Endangerment Consequences Discussed
19:55 Faith, Blessings, and Legacy
25:22 Faith Moves Mountains
28:05 Faith and God's Faithfulness
30:01 Faith Uplift Through Scripture
35:11 Faith in Uncertain Employment
38:33 Faith Without Evidence
40:26 Trust in God Over Man
45:31 Journey of Faith and Trust
48:23 Strengthen a Brother's Faith
Scripture References
1:03 Hebrews 11:1–2 Faith as substance and testimony
8:56 Matthew 17:20 Mustard seed faith moves mountains
21:03 Philippians 1:21 To live is Christ, to die is gain
29:26 Romans 10:17 Faith comes by hearing
29:55 John 20:29 Blessed are those who believe without seeing
32:37 Hebrews 11 (whole chapter) Examples of faith by the patriarchs
ABOUT CAPITAL CHURCH
Capital Church is a Christ-centered, vibrant, and influential church that serves people with love and makes disciples of all nations.
Our mission is to inspire people to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, equip people for the work of ministry in their sphere of influence, and impact communities and cities with God's love.
CAPITAL CHURCH – Vienna, Virginia
Making Progress. Moving Forward. Together.
We are part of the Foursquare (https://foursquare.org) family of churches.
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JOIN US
We invite you to watch our Sunday morning service here on YouTube or join us in person.
If you are in the Washington, DC area, we also invite you to our Wednesday night prayer.
Visit capitalchurch.org for more information.
Subscribe to our channel to get updates when we go live.
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WAYS TO GIVE
- Online: app.aplos.com/aws/give/CapitalChurch
- Text to Give: Text GIVE to (855) 916-4380
- Mail: Capital Church, 10233 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182
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FOLLOW US
Facebook: facebook.com/capitalchurch
Instagram: instagram.com/capitalchurchva
Thank you for joining us and God bless you.
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CCLI Streaming License #92392
