Messages

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.” A Faith That Saves
James 2:14-26

Main Point
If I have true Saving Faith, it will produce obedient good works in my life.

1. Question:Can faith without deeds save a person? (v. 14)
Save from what?
God’s judgment! (vvs. 12-13)

The foundation of True saving Faith is expressed in Romans 10:9-10

The Day of God’s wrath
Romans 2:5-6

2. False faith is an intellectual belief in God that does not result in obedient good works.
(verses 18-20)

Verse 19 “…Even the demons ‘believe’ -and shudder.”

Illustration #1 A brother or sister in need.
(vvs. 15-17)

I John 3:16-18

Illustration #2 Abraham offering up Isaac.
(vvs. 21-24)

Illustration #3 Rahab the prostitute hid the Israelite spies.
(verse 25)

Illustration #4 The body without the spirit is dead. (verse 26)

3.We are to show our true faith by our good deeds!
(verse 20 “…I will show you my faith by what I do.”

A message from the series “The Life of David.”

A message from the series “Ministry of the Holy Spirit.” The Spirit of Truth
John 16:5-15

Main Point:
Jesus sent the Spirit to convict unbelievers of guilt, righteousness and judgment, and to be with us and guide us into all truth.

1. He convicts unbelievers of guilt, righteousness and judgment. (verses 8-11)

2. He is the Spirit of Truth – He takes what is from Jesus and makes it known to us. (internal) verses 13-15

Acts 3:17-21

3. He is the Spirit of Truth – He guides us into all truth, and tells us what is yet to come. (external) (verse 13)

Acts 21:10-11

A message from the series “The Life of David.”

A message from the series “Ministry of the Holy Spirit.” The Spirit of Truth
John 16:5-15

Main Point:
Jesus sent the Spirit to convict unbelievers of guilt, righteousness and judgment, and to be with us and guide us into all truth.

John 15:26-27 We testify – not argue!

1. He convicts unbelievers of guilt, righteousness and judgment. (verses 8-11)

Acts 9:1-9

2. He is the Spirit of Truth – He takes what is from Jesus and makes it known to us. (internal) verses 13-15

Acts 3:17-21

3. He is the Spirit of Truth – He guides us into all truth, and tells us what is yet to come. (external) (verse 13)

Acts 21:10-11

A message from the series “The Life of David.”

A message from the series “Ministry of the Holy Spirit.” The Promise of the Father
Luke 24:44-53

Main Point:
Jesus sent the promise of the Father to His disciples then, that they would receive power to live and witness, and that same promise of Christ’s Spirit is for His disciples today

1. What was the promise of the Father? The indwelling Spirit! (verse 49)

Joel 2:28-29

Ezekiel 36:25-27

*He is the Spirit of Christ.
John 14:15-20

2. To receive forgiveness of our sins and the promise of the
Spirit we must:

A. Repent of our unbelief and sins – verse 47

B. Be Baptized in the Name of Jesus Christ – Acts 2:38

The disciple’s response –
verses 52-53

3. The indwelling Spirit of Christ gives us power to live and be
His witnesses. (verse 49)
Acts 2:8-9

A message from the series “The Life of David.”

A message from the series “Not Part of a Series.”

A message from the series “The Life of David.”