The Test of Fellowship
John 3:9-13, 23-24 1. “What are the bases of accepting a difference of opinions between members and a family?” Love, agreeable, and respect. 2. Have you sinned since you became a Christian? Read John 3-9 “Does this contradict a Christian sinning?” King James. (Read Williams Translation). 3. What is implied? John 2:1-3 4. What is the person called that does not love his brother? John 2:9,11, 3:14-15, 4:20-21 5. What types of sin are cataloged in Col. 3:5-8, and Eph. 5:3-6? 6. What does Gal 5:14 say about sin? 7. What was Cain’s problem? John 3:11-13 8. Did Jesus separate the Spirit from the flesh? Matt. 15:19 9. How many can be assured he is a Christian? 10. vs. 17 James...
The Sin of Adultery
John 8:1-11, Leviteus 20 This sin has been the downfall of Roman Empires, Cities, Homes and Individuals. This sin is the cause of more heartache than any sin of our day. “Weekend wages” Fled homes, Preachers not accepted. This sin marks the highest paid Entertainers of our age. This sin has been ignored, condoned, made respectable and appealing to our age. Most Advertised. This sin still has the wrath of God upon it, and the price is still high, and the wages collected. I: The Sinful Woman. 1. Jesus had spent the night alone in Mt. Olive praying. 2. Early in the morning he came to the Temple and taught. 3. The Pharisees had been busying digging up dirt. 4. They broke in upon his teaching with a problem they thought he could not solve. 5. A woman...
The Holy Spirit and Soul Winning
Without the Holy Spirit there is no revival, where the Holy Spirit has his way there is Revival. John 16:5-15 I: The Holy Spirit and the Sinner: 1. The Natural Man will not receive the things of the Spirit of God. Cor. 1 2:14 2. He will prepare the Sinners heart. Acts 10:3 3. He brings conviction. John 16:8 a. Of Sin — Makes man see sin in its true light. (I’m not lost, depot lost). b. Of Righteousness — He sees his own righteousness as filthy rags. c. Of Judgment — God’s just judgment of the Sinner. 4. Brings to pass the new birth. John 3:5-6 5. He seals the believer unto the day of redemption. Cor. 2 1:21, Eph. 1:13-14 6. Sin against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven. II: The Holy Spirit and the Saved. 1. Necessary to the...
Sufficient Love
John 13:1, 4:8 I: “God is Love.” 1. God is the source of all love. 2. Love prompted God to create man. 3. Love lay the plan of Salvation. John 3:16 4. The goodness of God is moved by love. “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above.” Sunshine and rain, Winter, Spring, and Fall, food, clothing and shelter come from God. 5. Chastisement is prompted by love. “Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth and scourgeth every Son whom he receiveth.” Heb. 12:6 II: Sufficient Love. 1. “Greater love hath no man than this, that this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 2. His love was divine: “As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you. Continue ye in my love.” 3. Endurable love:...
Sharing in Christ’s Work
John 15:1-11 I: Here we examine the relationship between Love and Service. 1. Why did Jesus refer to himself as the Tree Vine? Isaiah 5:1-7, Jeremiah 2:21 2. Have you ever seen the Grape Vineyards Pruned? S.G 3. What is the Roll of the Vine? 4. What is the relationship between the vines and the Bananas? 5. The role of the Branches. II: The Christian as A Vine. 1. What kind of vine am I? 2. What kind of vine do I want to be? 3. How can I become a Fruitful Vine? Fruits of a good vine. Galatians 5:22-23, Cor. 2 9:10