Category Repentance

Jesus Came Into The World To Save Us

JESUS CAME INTO THE WORLD TO SAVE US

1 Timothy 1:15

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 man’s things. Matt 8:20

III. JESUS CAME TO DIED FOR OUR SINS

  1. Jesus died the cruel death of the cross for us. Isa 53:5
  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 5:18
  4. Jesus died to save all who believe in Him. 1 Tim 1:15; John 3:16-18

HAVE YOU TRUSTED CHRIST AS YOUR SAVIOUR?

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A Life In The Spirit Of God

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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How To Be The Chosen Of God

HOW TO BE CHOSEN BY GOD

Matthew 22:1-14

Truth: Jesus invites all to be His chosen. Jesus invites all, but not all are chosen. Jesus invites all to be chosen, but you must choose Him. Have you been chosen by Jesus?

I. JESUS INVITES ALL TO BE HIS CHOSEN

  1. The nation of Israel where God’s chosen. Matt 22:1-3. Deut 14:2; John 1:11-13
  2. The invitation to be one of God’s chosen is given to all. Matt 22:4,9, Rom 10:13; John 3:16; Matt 11:28
  3. The Gospel message is to the world! Matt 28:19

II. NOT ALL ARE CHOSEN

  1. The nation of Israel rejected Christ. Matt 22:3,4-8. Matt 23:37-39
  2. All who reject Christ will not be chosen. Matt 22:11, 14; Acts 4:12; Matt 7:21-23

III. TO BE CHOSEN, YOU MUST CHOOSE HIM

  1. The Lord chooses from the bad and the good. Matt 22:10; Acts 10:34. Rom 2:11
  2. You choose Christ by seeking forgiveness of your sins. Acts 16:30; Acts 2:37
  3. You choose Christ by faith through His grace. Rom 4:16; Gal 3:22
  4. When you surrender to Him, Christ gives you Salvation and you become one of His chosen. 2 Thess 2:13; James 2:5; 1 Peter 2:9; Rev 17:14

HAVE YOU BEEN CHOSEN?

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Our Great Salvation

OUR GREAT SALVATION

Hebrews 2:1-4

Truth: We have been saved from condemnation as sinners and granted salvation as the children of God. We are being saved through the process of daily sanctification. We will be saved from physical death to eternal life in heaven. Are you neglecting your salvation?

I. WE ARE SAVED FROM CONDEMNATION AS SINNERS AND GRANTED SALVATION AS CHILDREN OF GOD

  1. The saved are no longer condemned. John 3:16-18; Rom 8:1
  2. Salvation is received the moment you repent of your sins and trust in the Lord Jesus. Rom 8:16, Eph 1:13-14
  3. Our great salvation is kept by God’s power. 1 Peter 1:5; Eph 4:30

II. WE ARE BEING SAVED THROUGH THE PROCESS OF DAILY SANCTIFICATION

  1. There is a continual process of living a holy life for Christ. Eph 4:22-24; Rom 6:4
  2. Believers are to live as the holy person they are. 2 Cor 5:17-18; Rom 12:2

III. WE WILL BE SAVED FROM PHYSICAL DEATH TO ETERNAL LIFE

  1. The Saint goes to be with the Lord at physical death. 2 Cor 5:8
  2. The Saint will have a glorified body like Christ one day. 1 John 3:2; 1 Cor 15:51-58

ARE YOU NEGLECTING YOUR SALVATION?

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Looking To Jesus

LOOKING TO JESUS

Hebrews 12:1-2; Isaiah 45:22

Truth: Salvation comes through Jesus only. Sanctification comes through Jesus only. Soul winning comes through Jesus only. Are you looking to Jesus?

I. SALVATION COMES THROUGH JESUS ONLY

  1. Jesus made salvation possible through the cross. Heb 12:2, 1 Cor 15:3-4
  2. Jesus made salvation possible through conviction. John 6:44; John 16:7-11
  3. Jesus made salvation possible through conversion. Isa 45:22, 2 Cor 5:17

II. SANCTIFICATION COMES THROUGH JESUS ONLY

  1. Jesus makes godly living possible. Heb 12:1, Eph 4:17-24
  2. Jesus makes good works possible. 2 Tim 2:19-26

III. SOUL WINNING COMES THROUGH JESUS ONLY

  1. Jesus sends us to testify about Him. Matt 28:20; Heb 1:1-3
  2. Jesus sends us to testify about what He did for us. John 4:39-42
  3. Jesus sends us to testify about what He can do for the sinner. Heb 7:25; 1 Tim 1:15

ARE YOU LOOKING TO JESUS?

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Lord Send Us Revival

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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Why And How We Must Be Saved?

WHY AND HOW WE MUST BE SAVED?

Romans 5:12-21

Truth: We must be saved because of sin. We can be saved because Jesus died for our sins. We are saved when we repent of our sin and have faith in Jesus Christ! Have you been saved?

I. WE MUST BE SAVED BECAUSE OF SIN

  1. Adam brought sin into the world. Rom 5:12, Gen 2:15-17; Gen 3:6
  2. Sin brought death to all mankind. Rom 5:12, 1 Cor 15:21- 22, Gen 3:17-19
  3. Death is the only payment for sin. Rom 6:23, Vs. 13-18

II. WE CAN BE SAVED BECAUSE CHRIST DIED FOR OUR SINS

  1. Jesus Christ died for the sins of Adam and all mankind. Rom 5:18, Heb 2:9, 1 John 2:2
  2. Jesus Christ died for our sins because He was sinless. Rom 5:17-19; Phil 2:8-11; 2 Cor 5:21
  3. Jesus Christ is our only hope to be saved. Rom 5:20-21;1 Tim 2:3-6

III. WE ARE SAVED ONCE WE REPENT AND BELIEVE ON CHRIST

  1. It is the goodness of God that leads one to repentance. Rom 2:4; 2 Peter 3:9; Acts 11:18; Acts 5:31
  2. We are saved by grace through faith. Eph 2:8, Acts 16:30-31
  3. When that are saved have eternal life. Rom 5:21; John 6:47

HAVE YOU BEEN SAVED?

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