Monday, Dec 08, 2008

God With Us Through His Word

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God With Us Through His Word
Message 2 of Crave More Presence
1 Peter 1:23-25

• 1 Peter 1:23-25 • Psalm 119:89

I. The Total Perfection of God’s Word

Inerrant – Free from error and contradiction
Infallible – The state of being incapable of error
Immutable – Unable to change
Indestructible – It will always be around
Inspired – God-breathed • 1 Peter 1:10-11

II. The Saving Purpose of God’s Word

• Luke 24:27 • John 5:39, 47 • Matthew 4:4
• Matthew 5:18

Sword – Hebrews 4:12
Hammer – Jeremiah 23:29
Light – Psalm 119:105 • Romans 10:17

• Romans 1:16
• Hebrews 4:12

III. The Transforming Power of God’s Word

A. Power to Save
• 1 Peter 1:23

B. Power to Sanctify
• 1 Peter 1:22

C. Power to Strengthen
• 1 Peter 2:1 • Matthew 4:4

D. Power to Satisfy
• 1 Peter 2:3 • 1 John 5:13 • Psalm 119:103

Posted by Jeremy Roberts at 9:17 AM |   

Monday, Dec 01, 2008

Give Thanks

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Give Thanks
Luke 7:11-19

• 1 Thessalonians 5:18

I. Recognize That I owe God a Debt of Thanks

• Romans 1:20-21
• Psalm 100

II. Reflect on God’s Faithfulness at the Beginning of Each New Day

• Lamentations 3:20
• Psalm 92:1

III. Rejoice in the Little Things

• 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Thanks-Busters
• Conceit – When arrogant, no gratitude

• Criticism – Petty, critical, faultfinding

• Carelessness – Forget God’s goodness

IV. Resolve to pray through my anxieties until I am appreciative of God’s peace.

• Philippians 4:6-7

V. Return to Jesus – Who is the Focus of All Our Thanks Toward God.

• 1 Thessalonians 5:18
• Hebrews 13:5-6, 8, 12-15

Posted by Jeremy Roberts at 10:19 AM |   

Monday, Dec 01, 2008

Revival through the Holy Spirit

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Revival Through the Holy Spirit
Message 7 of the Series: Revival
Ephesians 5:18; Romans 8:14-17

• Galatians 2:20

I. What We Know about the Holy Spirit

A. The Spirit is God

• Deuteronomy 29:29
• Deuteronomy 6:4
• John 10:30
• Luke 3:22
• Matthew 28:19

B. The Spirit is Called by the Names of God

C. The Spirit Has the Attributes of God

The Holy Spirit is Omniscient: 1 Corinthians 2:11

The Holy Spirit is Omnipresent: Psalm 139:7-8

The Holy Spirit is Omnipotent: Job 33:4

D. The Spirit is Active
• John 15:26
• Luke 1:35

E. The Spirit is a Person

II. Living in the Power of the Holy Spirit

• Ephesians 5:18

How do I know when I am filled with the Holy Spirit?

(1) Is God leading me?
• Romans 8:14

(2) Is God giving me confidence?
• Romans 8:15a

(3) Am I growing in intimacy with God?
• Romans 8:15b

(4) Do I feel secure in Christ?
• Romans 8:16
• 1 Thessalonians 5:19

(5) Do I draw my identity from Christ?
• Romans 8:17

How to be filled with the Holy Spirit

A. Repent of All Known Sin
• Psalm 139:23

B. Ask God to Fill You

C. Believe that He Has Filled You
• John 14:13
• Hosea 6:3

Posted by Jeremy Roberts at 9:26 AM |