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Category Holy Spirit

God Is Worthy Of Our Thanks

November 20, 2021, Posted in Bible, Holy Spirit, Praise, Salvation, Service, Thankful | No comments

GOD IS WORTHY OF OUR THANKS

1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 95 1:11

Truth: Be thankful to God. Express your thankfulness to God. Be thankful in the tough times. Are you thankful to our God?

I. BE THANKFUL TO GOD

  1. God wants us to have an attitude of gratitude. 1 Thess 5:18, James 1:17, Rom 8:28
  2. God wants us to know He is God and we are His people. Psa 100:3; Psa 95:3-5; Psa 37:25; Matt 28:20

II. EXPRESS YOUR THANKFULNESS TO GOD

  1. Thank God for your salvation, your church, the Holy Spirit, the Word of God. Psa 107:1-2
  2. Thank God for all the blessings of life. James 1:17
  3. Thank God by praising Him. Psa 100:1, Psa 95:2
  4. Thank God by serving Him. Psa 100:2-5; 1 Peter 4:10-11

III. BE THANKFUL FOR THE TOUGH TIMES

  1. Tough times should cause us to draw closer to God. Psa 95:7-11, 2 Cor 12:9-10
  2. Tough times should cause our faith to grow. 1 Peter 1:7-8
  3. Tough times can be our greatest witness. Dan 3:16-18, Matt 10:19-20

ARE YOU THANKFUL TO OUR GOD?

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How To Know The Truth

August 28, 2021, Posted in Bible, Holy Spirit, Salvation, Truth | No comments

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?

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A Life In The Spirit Of God

July 24, 2021, Posted in God's Will, Grace, Holy Spirit, Justification, Reconciliation, Repentance, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin, Submission, Transformation | No comments

A LIFE IN THE SPIRIT OF GOD

Romans 8:1-17

Truth: A life without the Spirit of God. A life that has the Spirit of God. A life in which the Spirit has you. Are you living in the Spirit?

I. A LIFE WITHOUT THE SPIRIT OF GOD

  1. You are condemned by the Law to sin and death. Rom 8:1-2; Rom 3:20; Gal 3:22;24
  2. You have rejected the atonement of Christ. Rom 8:3-4; John 3:18
  3. You cannot please God without the Spirit. Rom 8:5-8; Rom 3:23

II. A LIFE THAT HAS THE SPIRIT OF GOD

  1. You are in Christ because the Spirit dwells in you. Rom 8:9; 2 Cor 5:17
  2. The evidence of conversion is the presence of the Holy Spirit within, witnessing that you are a child of God. Rom. 8:16
  3. Your body becomes the very temple of the Holy Spirit. 1 Cor 6:19-20

III. A LIFE IN WHICH THE SPIRIT HAS YOU

  1. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Life. Rom 8:1-4; Rom 8:16; John 16:13-15
  2. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Death. Rom 8:13; Gal. 2:20; Rom 6:12-17
  3. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Adoption. Rom 8:15-17; 1 Cor 2:12

ARE YOU LIVING IN THE SPIRIT?

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Jesus And The Commandments

May 16, 2021, Posted in Holy Spirit, Love, Power, Salvation, Sin | No comments

JESUS AND THE COMMANDMENTS

Matthew 5:17-20

Truth: Jesus lived and died to fulfill the Law. The Law is valuable for you and me. Believers in Christ can fulfill the Law. Are you living by God’s Law?

I. JESUS LIVED AND DIED TO FULFILL THE LAW

  1. Jesus fulfilled the Law with a sinless life. Matt 5:17-18; Rom 10:4; Heb 4:15; 2 Cor 5:21
  2. Jesus fulfilled the Law for us on the cross. 1 John 3:5; Gal 3:13
  3. Jesus fulfilled the Law because He loved us. John 15:13

II. THE LAW IS VALUABLE TO YOU AND ME

  1. The Law reveals our guilt and sin. James 2:10; Rom 3:19-20
  2. The Law tips the scales of right and wrong against us. Gal 3:22
  3. The Law points us to Jesus as our Redeemer. Gal 3:24; Acts13:38-39

III. BELIEVERS IN CHRIST CAN FULFILL THE LAW

  1. Salvation makes us righteous and able to fulfill the Law. Rom 8:1-3
  2. The Holy Spirit empowers us to learn, love, and live the Law of God. Gal 5: 14-18
  3. We fulfill the Law of God through the po16wer of God’s love. Matt 22:37-40.

ARE YOU LIVING BY GOD’S LAW?

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Lord Send Us Revival

February 28, 2021, Posted in Bible, Evangelism, Faith, Fellowship, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Reconciliation, Repentance, Revival, Salvation, Service, Sin, Submission | No comments

LORD SEND US REVIVAL

Acts 10:44-48

Truth: Revival comes when God’s people pray. Revival comes when the Holy Sprit comes. Revival comes and brings transformation to our lives. Will you pray for revival?

I. REVIVAL COMES WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE PRAY

  1. When there is spiritual and moral decline God puts a longing in our hearts for intense prayer. 2 Chron 7:14. Acts 10:4, Acts 4:31
  2. The preached Word brings deep conviction and a desire for Christ. Acts 2:37-38; Acts 10:34-43

II. REVIVAL COMES WHEN THE HOLY SPIRIT COMES

  1. The Holy Spirit convicts so deeply that only Christ can bring relief. Acts 10:44-45; Gal 3:22
  2. The Holy Spirit revives the backslidden. Psa 51:10-13
  3. God receives glory for the salvation of sinners and the reviving of the saints. Acts 10:46, Acts 8:39

III. REVIVAL BRINGS TRANSFORMATION TO ALL

  1. Sinners are saved join the church and live for God. Acts 10:47-48. Acts 2:47
  2. Christians forsake their sins and return to fellowship and service to Christ and His church.
  3. The church has a positive effect on society.

WILL YOU PRAY FOR REVIVAL?

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Lord Send Us The Holy Spirit

February 21, 2021, Posted in Holy Spirit | No comments

LORD SEND US THE HOLY SPIRIT

Luke 11:9-13

Truth: The Holy Spirit dwells in the believer. The Holy Spirit fills us and does God’s work. The Holy Spirit works when things are ready. Is the Holy Spirit working in you?

I. THE HOLY SPIRIT DWELLS IN THE BELIEVER

  1. The Spirit revealed to you were lost. John 16:8; Acts 2:37
  2. The Spirit worked repentance and faith in you. John 1:11-12; 2 Cor 7:10; Eph 2:8
  3. The Spirit dwells in us at salvation. Rom 5:5; Rom 8:16, Eph 1:13

II. THE HOLY SPIRIT FILLS US AND DOES GOD’S WORK

  1. The filling of the Holy Spirit comes from God. Acts 2:4; Phil 2:13; 2 Cor 3:5
  2. The Holy Spirit does the work. John 16:13-15
  3. The Holy Spirit empowers us to do God’s work. Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8; 1 Tim 1:12; 2 Cor 12:9

III. THE HOLY SPIRIT WORKS WHEN THINGS ARE READY

  1. When believers confess their known sins. 1 John 1:9, Psa 32:5
  2. When believers remove anything doubtful from their lives. Rom 14:23
  3. When believers are totally surrendered. Willing to say and do what the Holy Spirit tells us. Acts 4:8; Acts 4:31
  4. When believers confess Christ openly.

IS THE HOLY SPIRIT WORKING IN YOU?

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Being A Disciple Of Jesus

January 17, 2021, Posted in Bible, Disciple, God's Will, Holy Spirit, Reconciliation, Salvation, Sin, Submission, Truth, Wisdom | No comments

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?

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In Everything Give Thanks

November 29, 2020, Posted in Bible, Church Membership, Faith, Holy Spirit, Praise, Salvation, Service, Thankful | No comments

IN EVERYTHING GIVE THANKS

1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 95:1-11

Truth: Be thankful to God. Express your thankfulness to God. Be thankful in the tough times. Are you thankful to our God?

I. BE THANKFUL TO GOD

  1. God wants us to have an attitude of gratitude. 1 Thess 5:18, James 1:17, Rom 8:28
  2. God wants us to know He is God. Psa 100:3, Col 3:16, Psa 95:3-5, 1 Thess 5:19-21

II. EXPRESS YOUR THANKFULNESS TO GOD

  1. Thank God for your salvation, church membership, Holy Spirit leadership, the Word of God. Psa 107:1-2, 1 Thess 5:19-21
  2. Thank God by praising Him. Psa 100:1, Psa 95:2
  3. Thank God by serving Him. Psa 100:2-5

III. BE THANKFUL FOR THE TOUGH TIMES

  1. Tough times should cause us to draw closer to God. Psa 95: 7-11, 2 Cor 12:9-10
  2. Tough times should cause our faith to grow. 1 Peter 1:7-8
  3. Tough times can be our greatest witness. Dan 3:16-18, Matt 10:19-20

ARE YOU THANKFUL TO OUR GOD?

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Living In The Holy Spirit

September 20, 2020, Posted in Bible, Holy Spirit, Joy, Love, Service, Uncategorized | No comments

LIVING IN THE HOLY SPIRIT

Galatians 5:13-26

Truth: The Holy Spirit empowers us to serve in love. The Holy Spirit empowers us to overcome the flesh. The Holy Spirit empowers us to produce fruit. Are you living in the Spirit?

I. THE HOLY SPIRIT EMPOWERS US TO SERVE IN LOVE

  1. We are called to liberty. Gal 5:13, Rom 8:1-2,1 John 5:3-4, Gal 4:6
  2. We are called to fulfil the law through love. Gal 5:14-15, Rom 13:8-14

II. THE HOLY SPIRIT EMPOWERS US TO OVERCOME THE FLESH

  1. The conflict is the flesh lusting against the spirit. Gal 5:16-17, Rom 7:15,19
  2. The conquest comes when we surrender our will to the Holy Spirit. Gal 5:18, Psa 40:8, Heb 10:14-17
  3. The crucifixion of the flesh through Christ is our goal. Gal 5:19-20, 24, Gal 2:20, Rom 6:6

III. THE HOLY SPIRIT EMPOWERS US TO GODLY CHARACTER

  1. The Spirit by love produces an attitude of joy and peace. Gal 5:22, John 15:9-10, 11, John 14:27, Phil 4:7
  2. The Spirit enables me to be long-suffering (courageous endurance without quitting), to be gentle (kind), and to do good (love in action). Gal 5:22
  3. The Spirit will increase my faith, encourage meekness and produce temperance (self-control). Gal 5:22-23
  4. If we live in the Spirit we will walk in the Spirit. Gal 5:25-26

ARE YOU LIVING IN THE SPIRIT?

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The Doorway To God’s Kingdom

August 2, 2020, Posted in Grace, Heaven, Holy Spirit, Hope, Justification, Persecution, Salvation, Sin, Trust | No comments

THE DOORWAY TO GOD’S KINGDOM

Matthew 5:3

Truth: The poor in spirit find God’s Kingdom. The pure in heart see God. Those persecuted for righteousness’ sake reveal God’s Kingdom. Are you part of the God’s Kingdom?

I. THE POOR IN SPIRIT FIND GOD’S KINGDOM

  1. A self-sufficient person has difficulty being saved. Matt 19:16-17, Luke 18:11, Luke 18:25
  2. A person poor in spirit knows he is helpless without God. Luke 18:13-14
  3. Only then are we willing to come to Him as paupers and receive from Him. Mark 9:21-24

II. THE PURE IN HEART SEE GOD

  1. We see God when His Spirit comes into our heart. 2 Cor 4:6, 1 Cor 2:16
  2. We see God when we are made a new creature in Christ. 2 Cor 5:17, Matt 13:11

III. THE PERSECUTED FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS’ SAKE REVEAL GOD’S KINGDOM

  1. Persecuted for preaching Jesus. Matt 5:10-12
  2. Persecuted for preaching righteousness. Rom 3:22, Rom 10:10, Matt 5:20
  3. Persecuted for preaching righteous living. Isa 5:20-21

ARE YOU PART OF GOD’S KINGDOM?

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