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Enjoying the Benefits of the Holy Spirit
July 8, 2026 TEXT: Matthew 4:1-11 I. The Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness alone (vv. 1-2) A. He was led willingly to fulfill God’s will B. He was led obediently to the will of God C. He was led honorably to prove His Messiahship II. The Spirit led Jesus to be tempted by Satan…
June 24, 2026 TEXT: Luke 2:25-35 I. God’s Holy Ghost directs us in the will of God for our life (vv. 25-26) A. We can be faithful to God when we have the Holy Spirit with us (v. 25) 1. Faithful in our obedience to God with the help of the Holy Spirit of God…
June 10, 2026 TEXT: Luke 3:1-22 Introduction: Matthew 3:13-4:2, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:1-22, John 1:29-34 I. The Holy Spirit identified Jesus as God’s Messiah (John 1:29-34) (Ephesians 1:13,14) A. The Holy Spirit came upon Jesus in fulfillment of Scripture B. The Holy Spirit comes into the believer in fulfillment of Scripture C. The Holy Spirit…
May 27, 2026 TEXT: Zechariah 4 & 7 I. Our humanness is limiting for us all (4:1-5) A. The candlestick does not produce the light; it holds the bowls holding the source of light B. The bowl does not produce the light; it holds the source of light that feeds the light C. The tubes…
May 20, 2026 TEXT: Micah 2 & 3 Introduction: The fruit of the Spirit Ephesians 5:22-23, Galatians 5:22 I. Our sin always gets us into trouble (2:1-6) A. God’s warning against planning to do wrong because you can (2:1) B. God’s warning against taking advantage of people and families (2:2) C. God’s warning about His…
May 13, 2026 TEXT: Joel 2:28-32 I. God’s theology of spiritual physics in causality (v. 28a) Examples: In sin—Ezekiel 18:20 In salvation—Romans 10:13, 9-10 A. God’s call warning of His judgment on our sin (vv. 1-11) B. God’s call to repentance from our sin (vv. 13-17) C. God’s promise to respond to our repentance (vv.…
May 6, 2026 TEXT: Ezekiel 11 I. The Spirit of God leads the child of God in the will of God (vv. 1-13) A. In going where God wants you to go (v. 1) B. In doing what God wants you to do (vv. 2-4) 1. To stand against the wickedness of our day 2.…
April 15, 2026 TEXT: Isaiah 63:7-14 I. It is always good to enjoy the lovingkindnesses of God (vv. 7-9) A. God’s lovingkindness is offered to us by His grace and mercy (v. 7) B. God’s lovingkindness is offered to us in relationship with Him (v. 8) C. God’s lovingkindness is offered to us in His…
April 8, 2026 TEXT: Isaiah 61:1-11 I. God’s Spirit helps God’s servant do God’s will (vv. 1-7) A. Jesus was the servant of the Lord (Isaiah 52:13-53:12; John 1:29-34) B. Jesus declared Himself to be the fulfillment of this prophecy (Luke 4:14-21) 1. Jesus was identified by the Spirit of God 2. Jesus did the…
April 1, 2026 TEXT: Isaiah 59:14-21 I. Sometimes we feel like everything is against us (vv. 14-16) A. Things in this world are often upside down and backwards (v. 14) 1. Judgment 2. Justice 3. Truth 4. Equity (Isaiah 26:10; 30:10; Amos 3:10) B. When right is made wrong the Lord is displeased (v. 15)…