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?

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?

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?

LIVING IN THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD

Romans 12:1-2

Truth: Hearing God’s Word brings salvation. Studying God’s Word brings transformation. Living God’s Word brings sanctification. Are you living in the power of God’s Word?

I. HEARING GOD’S WORD BRINGS SALVATION

1. God’s Word is powerful. Heb 4:12
2. God’s Word reveals sin. James 2:10; Gal 3:22
3. God’s Word brings faith. Rom 10:17. Rom 10:9-13

II. STUDYING GOD’S WORD BRINGS TRANSFORMATION

1. God’s Word teaches doctrine. (What is right.) 2 Tim 3:16
2. God’s Word teaches reproof. (What is not right.) Psa 119:11
3. God’s Word teaches correction. (How to get right.) 1 John 1:8-9
4. God’s Word teaches instruction in righteousness. (How to stay right.) Psa 119:105

III. LIVING GOD’S WORD BRINGS SANCTIFICATION

1. Commitment to the Word of God will empower you. John 17:17-19; 16:13-15
2. Commitment to Christ through action brings Holy Spirit power to our lives. John 14:21-23,26

ARE YOU LIVING IN THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD?

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?

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?

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?

SALVATION HAS COME

Luke 2:21-38

Truth: Jesus is our salvation. Simeon called Jesus the consolation of Israel. Anna called Jesus our redeemer. Has salvation come for you?

I. JESUS IS OUR SALVATION

1. Salvation is the deliverance, by the grace of God, from eternal punishment for sin. Luke 2:21, Rom 5:9, 1 Thess 5:9
2. Salvation is available in Jesus alone and is dependent on God alone for provision, assurance, and security. Acts 4:12, 2 Cor 1:22, 1 Peter 1:5
3. Salvation is granted to those who trust God’s conditions of repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus. Luke 2:30, Acts 20:21

II. JESUS IS THE CONSOLATION OF ISRAEL

1. The Consolation means Jesus is the Messiah. Luke 2:25, John 4:25-26
2. Jesus is the Lord’s Christ. Luke 2:26, 30-32, John 3:16-17
3. Jesus will lead Israel and the Gentiles to salvation. Luke 2:34-36, Acts 13:47-48, Isa 60:1-3

III. ANNA CALLED JESUS OUR REDEEMER

1. Sin separates us from God. Isa 59:2, Rom 6:23, Rom 3:23
2. Anna praised the baby Jesus because He came to redeem us from our sins. John 1:19, Eph 1:7, Heb 9:12-15

HAS SALVATION COME TO YOU?

FROM DEATH TO LIFE IN CHRIST

Ephesians 2:1-9

Truth: The terrible spiritual condition of the unsaved person. What God did on behalf of sinners to save them. Are you alive in Christ?

I. THE TERRIBLE SPIRITUAL CONDITION OF THE UNSAVED

1. The unsaved are dead in their trespasses and sins. Eph 2:1, Rom 6:23, Isa 59:2,1 Tim 5:6. Death means separation in Scriptures.
2. The unsaved are disobedient. The world wants us to reform. Eph 2:2-3a, Rom 12:2, the devil lies to us, Eph 6:11-12, the flesh or fallen nature is ruled by lust. James 1:15
3. The unsaved are depraved. Eph 2:3b, Rom 3:23
4. The unsaved are doomed. Eph 2:3c, John 3:18, John 3:36

II. WHAT GOD DID ON BEHALF OF SINNERS TO SAVE THEM

1. God expressed His to us love by mercy and grace by Jesus at Calvary. Eph 2:4, Rom 5:8, John 3:16
2.  God quickens or makes us alive together with Christ. Eph 2:5, Heb 4:12, John 5:24, Eph 1:19-20, Rom 8:11
3. God exalts us. Eph 2:6, Rom 8:17
4. God keeps us. Eph 2:7-9, 1 Peter 1:5, John 10: 27-28

ARE YOU ALIVE IN CHRIST?

WHY WE NEED TO BE SAVED

Acts 17:22-34

Truth: God created all things perfect. Man sinned against God. God brought righteousness through Jesus. Do you have salvation?

I. GOD CREATED ALL THINGS PERFECT

1. God created all things. Acts 17:24, Gen 1:1, Gen 1:2, John 1:1-3
2. God the creator is the Father, the Word (Son) and the Spirit of God. John 1:1-4, John 17:5, Gen 1:2
3. God the creator said it was very good. Gen 1:31, Acts 17:25-26

II. MAN SINNED AGAINST GOD

1. God made us all from one man. Acts 17:25-26, Gen 2:7
2. Adam disobeyed God and sin entered the world. Acts 17:27-29, Gen 2:15-17, Gen 3:6-7, Rom 5:12, Rom 3:23
3. God now commands all men to repent. Acts 17:30, 2 Cor 7:10

III. GOD BROUGHT RIGHTEOUSNESS THROUGH JESUS

1. God will judge the world. Acts 17:31. Gen 3:15, 21, 2 Cor 5:10
2. God brought salvation through Jesus. Acts 17:31-32, John 3:16
3. God saves all who believe in Christ. Acts 17:34, Rom 10:9-10

DO YOU HAVE SALVATION?