What does the Bible say about faith starting small?

Faith typically has humble beginnings, starting when a sinner hears the gospel and the Holy Spirit plants the seed of faith within them (Romans 10:17). As elaborated in the sermon, the initial growth of faith often goes unnoticed, similar to the slow rising of leaven in dough (Matthew 13:33). Just as a small embryo eventually matures into a full human being, faith grows over time, leading individuals to spiritual maturity. This gradual development requires patience and dependence on God, rather than a focus on immediate results.