The Work of the Holy Spirit
John 16:1-14 I: “Comforter” “Advocate” “Paraclete:” 1. Their hearts were filled with sorrow. 2. The way of the cross was for their salvation. 3. The return to the Father was for their good. 4. The Holy Spirit would be everywhere in every believers heart and life. II: Reprover: “When He is Come.” Personal 1. Convict the world of sin: Leave them without excuse. a. They will know are sinners. b. The Spirit presents Christ to the sinner. c. The Cardinal sin is rejection of Jesus. 2. Convict the world of righteousness. Man’s sin reached its heights when he killed the Son of God. God raised him from the dead and proved that Jesus was right. 3. Convict the world of judgement. The Prince of this world was judged and...
“Zaccheaus, Make Hate & Come Down.”
Luke 19:1-10 I: Zaccheaus, the Tax Collector: 1. He was a man of business. 2. He was accustomed to wealth & pleasure. 3. He sought to see Jesus. 4. He did not let others stand in his way. 5. He found a way to overcome obstacles in his way. II: Zaccheaus Meets Jesus: 1. Jesus looked up and saw him (Jesus knew all about him). 2. Jesus commanded him to hurry & come down. It was necessary for Zaccheaus to come down. 3. He led the way to his home. III: There Were Some Definite Changes in Zaccheaus. 1. He gladly gave up his old life. 2. He received Jesus with joy. 3. His heart was moved to meet the needs of needy people. 4. He was ready to do more than required to right the wrongs he had done. IV: The First Thing Jesus Asked Him to Do Was to come Down from the...
What Do You Count Gain?
Timothy 1 6:1-12, Phil. 3:7 I: What Does the World Count Gain? 1. The world counts him successful that excels in knowledge, popularity, power, wealth, etc. 2. Paul said these were thrown on the trash heap that he might know Jesus. The world counts gain for Godliness and will sacrifice Godliness for gain. II: Godliness with Contentment. 1. Godliness means separation from sin, consecration to God, and dedication to do His will. 2. Contentment: a. Content with what God gives. b. Peace with God. c. Peace with self. d. As far as possible, living at peace with men. e. It means to cease from contention and useless strife. 3. Godliness with contentment is great gain. There is a piece of God that passes all...
Workmen That Need Not Be Ashamed
Timothy 2 2:15-16 I: Study, Plan, and Purpose: 1. Study God’s word, study the needs of your class, study the individual. 2. Good plans make for a good building. Plans help us to count the cost and keeps our eyes open as to where we are going. 3. Purpose in your heart to plow the field thoroughly without a backward look. II: Practice What You Preach. 1. “Teachest thou not thyself?” 2. “Thou that preachest a man should not steal, doust thou steal?” Do you steal from God’s time, talent, or tithe? 3. Doest thou commit sacrilege? 4. Do you bring dishonor to God? 5. Your actions will speak louder than your words, you will teach by example whether you want to or not. III: Work As One Body. Cor. 1 12:13-22 1. Jesus Christ as the head....
Weary in Well Doing
Thess. 2 3:13, Matt. 25:31-36 I: What is Well Doing? 1. Any work that exalts Christ. 2. Feeding the hungry, thirsty, clothing, etc… Matt. 25:31-36. 3. The poor, widows, the ignorant, sick, fallen, despondent, discouraged, and the wayward. II: What Causes Weariness in Well Doing? 1. Unreasonable and wicked men, Verse 2. 2. The disorderly walk of Christians, Verse 6. 3. Lazy, disorderly, busybodies. III: “Be not Weary in Well Doing.” 1. The athlete trudges on to victory. 2. The false religions to two by to. 3. The world puts us to shame in its drives. 4. Remember that Jesus grew weary and tired, but always went about doing good. Let us not give up and drag His banner in the dust of Grover...