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)…
March 4, 2026 TEXT: Isaiah 42, 44, 48 I. The Holy Spirit helps us follow Jesus’ example as God’s servant (Isaiah 42:1-13) A. God’s Spirit helps us be the servant of God (vv. 1-4) 1. To speak forth His Word (v. 1) 2. To encourage us in His work (v. 2) 3. To enable us…
FEBRUARY 25, 2026 TEXT: ISAIAH 30; 32; 40 We need the help of God & His Spirit over any other help on earth (Isa. 30:1-3) God says it is rebellion to seek counsel from man over Himself God says it is rebellion to seek covering of government over His Spirit God says it will be…
February18, 2026 TEXT: Isaiah 11:1-10 I. Messiah is prophesied to come (v. 1) A. An offspring from Jesse (Isaiah 53:2) B. A Branch from the root C. New growth from the root not the tree (Luke 2:23-32; Acts. 13:22-23; Romans 15:12) II. Messiah is prophesied as being with the spirit of the Lord (vv. 2-4)…
February 11, 2026 TEXT: Psalm 143 1. The Holy Spirit helps us honor God when we are overwhelmed (vv. 1-4) A. Seeking the Lord in prayer is helpful when we are overwhelmed (v. 1) B. Seeking God’s mercy when overwhelmed by temptation is comforting (v. 2) C. Seeking help from God when our enemies overwhelm…