FOLLOWING THE LORD TODAY

John 14:15-27

Truth: You must know the Lord’s truth to follow Him. You must love and obey the Lord to follow Him. The Lords Spirit will empower you to follow Him. Are you following the Lord?

I. YOU MUST KNOW THE LORD’S TRUTH TO FOLLOW HIM

1. The Spirit of truth reveals God’s truth to us. John 14:15-18. John 14:26; John 16:13. 2 Tim 3:16-17; John 15:26
2. The Holy Spirit and the Word of God will always agree. John 16:13-15. John 4:23-24

II. YOU MUST LOVE AND OBEY THE LORD TO FOLLOW HIM

1. We love the Lord by doing His will. John 14:21-25. John 14:15; James 4:17
2. We are to love the Lord with all our being. Matt. 22:37-38
3. We are to love one another has the Lord loves us. John 13:34-35; 1 John 3:16

III. THE LORDS’ SPIRIT WILL EMPOWER US TO FOLLOW HIM

1. God’s Spirit lets us know we are His. John 14:27; Rom 8:16
2. God’s Spirit abides in us. John 14:17, 21, 23. Rev 3:20
3. God fills us with His Spirit to do His will. Eph 5:18; Acts 4:8; Phil 2:12-13; 1 Cor 15:10; 1 Cor 2:4-5

ARE YOU FOLLOWING THE LORD?

REMEMBERING OUR LORD’S DEATH

1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Truth: Remember the reason for our Lord’s death. We are to Remember He will return for us. Remember to examine ourselves. Let us remember and be thankful for our Lord’s death.

I. REMEMBER THE REASON FOR OUR LORD’S DEATH

1. The bread represents his body broken for us. 1 Cor 11:23-24, Isa 53:4-5
2. The cup represents His blood shed for our sins. 1 Cor 11:25, Heb 9:12, 22, Eph 1:7, Col 1:14
3. The Bread and the cup take us back to the cross. 1 Cor 11:26. Isa 53:6, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 Tim 1:15

II. REMEMBER HE WILL RETURN FOR US

1. Jesus told His disciples he would return to carry them home with Him. 1 Cor 11:26, Acts1:11, John 14:1-3
2. He will bring His heavenly saints with Him. 1 Thess. 4:16-18

III. REMEMBER TO EXAMINE OURSELVES

1. Come to the supper Saved and a member of the Lord’s church. 1 Cor 11:28, 1 Peter 3:15, Acts 2:41
2. Come to the supper unworthy but forgiven. 1 Cor 11:29-32, 1 John 1:9, Psa 32:5
3. Come to the supper in unity. 1 Cor 11:33-34, Eph 4:1-3

LET US REMEMBER OUR LORD’S DEATH

JESUS NEVER HESITATED

1 Timothy 1:12-17

Truth: Jesus came as the Godman. Jesus came to fulfill the Law. Jesus came to die for our sins. Have you trusted Christ as your Saviour?

I. JESUS CAME AS THE GODMAN

1. Jesus was born of a virgin. Matt 1:23; Luke 1:35
2. Jesus was man and God. Matt. 1:23
3. Jesus came to save His people. Matt 1:21

II. JESUS CAME TO FULFILL THE LAW Matt 5:17-18; Rom 10:4

1. Jesus always honored God the Father. John 6:38; Matt 26:39; John 4:23
2. Jesus honored His mother and earthly father. Luke 2:51
3. Jesus never killed or thought wrongly about any women, or stole, or lied. Heb 4:15; 2 Cor 5:21
4. Jesus never coveted another mans things. Matt 8:20

III. JESUS CAME TO DIED FOR OUR SINS

1. Jesus died the cruel death of the cross without hesitation.
2. Jesus died for our sins. 1 Cor 15:3; 1 John 3:4-5
3. Jesus died and rose again to bring salvation to us. John 14:6; Act 4:12; 2 Cor 2:18
4. Jesus died to save all who believe in Him. 1 Tim 1:15; John 3:16-18

HAVE YOU TRUST CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOUR?

HOW TO KNOW THE TRUTH

John 8:31-32

Truth: To know the truth is to know Jesus. To know the truth is to know the Bible. To know the truth is to know and listen to the Holy Spirit. Do you know the truth?

I. TO KNOW THE TRUTH IS TO KNOW JESUS

1. Jesus said that He is the truth. John 14:6
2. The Bible says that grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. John 1:17; John 4:24
3. Jesus said that His sheep know Him and He knows His sheep and they hear his voice. John 10: 14-16; 2 Tim 1:12; 2 Tim 2:19
4. We know Jesus and the truth because the Holy Spirit dwells in us. 1 John 4:13

II. TO KNOW THE TRUTH IS TO KNOW THE BIBLE

1. The Bible came from God and tells us God’s truth. 2 Tim 3:16-17
2. The Bible is God’s truth revealed for all mankind. Heb 4:12; Matt 4:4; Eph 6:17

III. TO KNOW THE TRUTH IS TO KNOW AND LISTEN TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

1. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth. John 14:17; 15:26
2. The Holy Spirit reveals truth to us. John 16:13-15; 1 Cor 2:9-12
3. The Holy Spirit confirms God’s truth in our hearts. Rom 5:5; Eph 5:9; Gal 5:22-23

DO YOU KNOW THE TRUTH?

WHAT A STRONG CHURCH LOOKS LIKE

Ephesians 4:1-16

Truth: A strong church strives for unity in Christ. A strong church stands on the truth of Christ. A strong church works hard together.
Are you a strong member of a strong church?

I. A STRONG CHURCH STRIVES FOR UNITY IN CHRIST

1. We are living as prisoners of Christ. Eph 4:1; 1 Cor 15:10
2. We think and act like Jesus. Eph 4:2-3. Acts 11:22-26; Eph 5:9; Col 3:12

II. A STRONG CHURCH STANDS ON THE TRUTH OF CHRIST

1. We have one body, one Spirit, one hope. 1 Tim 3:15; John 14:6
2. We have One Lord, one faith, one baptism for all. Eph 4:4; I Tim 2:5-6; Acts 4:12; Matt 20:23
3. We have one God and Father of us all. Eph 4:6

III. A STRONG CHURCH SERVES BY THE STRENGTH OF CHRIST

1. We are given grace based on the work of Christ. Eph 4:7-10; Psa 68:18
2. We are placed in the church to serve so the church will grow. Eph 4:11-13. 1 Cor 12:27-28
3. We are sound in the faith centered in Christ. Eph 4:14-15
4. We all contribute by serving in the church. Eph 4:16; 1 Peter 4:10-11

DO WE HAVE A STRONG CHURCH?

HOW TO LIVE IN THESE PERILOUS TIMES

2 Timothy 3:1-17

Truth: We are to turn away from the wrong. We are to follow those who are true. We are to Continue in the holy Word of God. How will you live in these perilous times?

I. WE ARE TO TURN AWAY FROM THE WRONG

1. Those who are lovers of themselves. 2 Tim 3:1-5. Rom 1:28-32
2. Those who reject God and truth. 2 Tim 3:6-9; 13; Titus 1:11

II. WE ARE TO FOLLOW THOSE WHO ARE TRUE

1. Those who teach true doctrine. 2 Tim 3:10; 1 Cor 2:1-5
2. Those who practice what they preach. 2 Tim 3:10
3. Those who purpose to give God the glory. Eph 3:21
4. Those who are willing to suffer. 2 Tim 3:11-12; Psa 34:19

III. WE ARE TO CONTINUE IN THE HOLY WORD OF GOD

1. We know they are Holy Scripture. 2 Tim 3:14-15; 1 Thess 2:13
2. We know the Scripture made us wise unto salvation. 2 Tim 3:15; John 5:39
3. We know the Scripture are inspired and revealed to us by God. 2 Tim 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21
4. We know the Scripture are profitable for doctrine (what is right), for reproof (what is not right), for correction (how to get right), and for instruction in righteousness (how to stay right). 2 Tim 3:16. John 17:17
5. The Scripture equip us for service. 2 Tim 3:17; 2 Tim 2:21. John 17:17-19.

HOW WILL YOU LIVE IN THESE PERILOUS TIMES?

I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO YOU LORD

Joshua 24:14-15

Truth: You must choose freedom in Christ. You will pay a great price. You will reap a great reward. Have you pledged your allegiance to the Lord?

I. YOU MUST CHOOSE FREEDOM IN CHRIST

1. You must choose to be saved above all else. Acts 2:37; Acts 9:5-6; Psa 34:18
2. You must ask Christ to save you and believe with all your heart He will. Matt 7:7; Matt 21:22
3. You must tell it when Christ comes into your heart. 1 Peter 1:8-9; Eph 1:13-14

II. YOU WILL PAY A GREAT PRICE

1. Family and friends will choose worldly friends over you. 1 Peter 4:4
2. You will have to take a Biblical stand against sin. Acts 5:29
3. Real believers are sold out to Jesus. Gal 2:20; Luke 14:33; Luke 9:23-26

III. YOU WILL RECEIVE A GREAT REWARD

1. You will be free because you know the truth. John 8:32; Rom 6:22
2. You are free because you know the power of Christ. Rom 8:2; Rom 8:14
3. You leave this world you will rest in the Lord. Rev 14:13

HAVE YOU PLEDGED YOUR ALLEGIANCE TO THE LORD?

BEING A DISCIPLE OF JESUS

Matthew 5:13-20

Truth: A disciple of Jesus knows Jesus. A disciple of Jesus knows all about Jesus. A disciple of Jesus knows how to live for Jesus. Are you a disciple of Christ?

I. A DISCIPLE OF JESUS KNOWS JESUS

1. A disciple of Jesus knows when they were lost. Matt 5:2-5
2. A disciple of Jesus knows they need to repent of their sins and put their faith in the Lord Jesus for salvation. Matt 3:2, Matt 4:17; Acts 2:38; Acts 20:21
3. A disciple of Jesus knows they have been saved. Matt 5:6; Rom 5:5; 1 Tim 1:12

II. A DISCIPLE OF JESUS KNOWS ALL ABOUT JESUS

1. A disciple knows the Word of Christ. Matt 5:13, John 8:31-32
2. A disciple knows the will of God. Matt 5:14-16, 1 Thess 5:18
3. A disciple knows the wisdom of the Holy Spirit. Matt 5:6, John 14:26

III. A DISCIPLE OF JESUS KNOWS HOW TO LIVE FOR JESUS

1. Disciples of Christ are the salt of the earth. Matt 5:13, James 1:27
2. Disciples of Christ are the light of the world. Matt 5:16,1 Peter 2:12
3. Disciples of Christ are righteous in Christ! Matt 5:20, Rom 10:3-4

ARE YOU BEING A DISCIPLE FOR JESUS?

ONLY BY THE GRACE OF GOD

Titus 2:11-3:1

Truth: The grace of God provided salvation. The grace of God is a gift. The grace of God enables us. Are you saved and serving by God’s grace?

I. THE GRACE OF GOD PROVIDED SALVATION

1. The gospel message is the good news of God’s grace. Titus 2:11, John 1:17
2. To understand grace, we need to consider who we are without Christ. Psa 51:5, Rom 3:9-10,23; 5:6,10; 6:23
3. Who we are with Christ. Saved by grace. Eph 2:8, serve by grace. Acts 20:24, James 4:6, Rom 15:15, 1 Cor 3:10, Eph 3:2,7

II. THE GRACE OF GOD IS A GIFT

1. God’s grace is a gift, nothing owed in return. Eph 2:8
2. There is no cost to the recipient, great cost to the giver. 2 Cor 8:9
3. The gift of God’s grace is permanent, ours forever. Eph 4:30
4. The gift of grace is completely unmerited. 2 Tim 1:9

III. THE GRACE OF GOD ENABLES US

1. By grace We can approach Him. Titus 2:14, Heb 4:16
2. By grace We can learn of HIM. Titus 2:12, Mat 11:29
3. By grace We can serve HIM. Titus 2:15, 1 Cor 15:10

ARE YOU SAVED AND SERVING BY GOD’S GRACE?

CREATED FOR THE GLORY OF GOD

Ephesians 2:10

Truth: How God works in us. How God works through us. Are you living for the glory of God?

I. HOW GOD WORKS IN US

1. We are God’s workmanship created in Christ. 2 Cor 5:17, Rom 8:29
2. God works in us by His Spirit. Phil 2:13, Eph 4:7, Heb 13:20-21
3. God prepares us for His work through, His Word, prayer, and suffering. 1 Thess 2:13, Eph 3:20-21, and 1 Peter 4:11-13
4. Once we are saved God works in us to change the old man into the new man He wants us to be. Eph 4:22-24, Col 3:1

II. HOW GOD WORKS THROUGH US

1. God works in us through good works that glorify Him. Matt 5:16, Phil 1:20-21, Col 1:10, 2 Tim 3:17
2. God works through the power of the Holy Spirit to touch lives around us. Phil 2:13, 1 Cor 15:10, 1 Peter 2:12
3. God has a plan He wants to work in our lives for His glory. 1 Cor 2:9-13′

ARE YOU LIVING FOR THE GLORY OF GOD?