Author: Sean Vickers

Faith Works

Faith Acts – James 2:14-26

#1 DEAD Faith   James 2:14-17

 

#2 DEMONIC Faith   James 2:18-19

 

#3 DYNAMIC Faith   James 2:20-26

 

Faith Works

True Religion – James 1:26-2:13

#1 The WORTH of Your Religion   James 1:26-27

 

#2 The TEST of Favoritism   James 2:1-7

Because the ground is level at the foot of the cross: all are invited, all are valued, and all are welcomed.

#3 Living by the ROYAL Law   James 2:8-11

 

4 Living out JAMES 1:22 Demonstrating the WORTH of your Religion   James 2:12-13

Talk is cheap. Complete devotion to our Glorious Lord demonstrates the worth of your religion and the life changing power of the Gospel.

Faith Works

Faith Obeys – James 1:19-25

#1 Receive the Word HUMBLY   James 1:19-21

• Seek to UNDERSTAND
• Communication without REGRET
• Control the RAGE
• Cultivate the SPIRIT

#2 Apply the Word CONSTANTLY   James 1:22-25

• Avoid SELECTIVE Memory
• Avoid REWRITING the Word
• Avoid WRONG Worldviews

 

• BEHOLD the Word
• Be FREE
• Be BLESSED

You Asked for It

How can I discover and use my spiritual gifts?

Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12

#1 You are GIFTED for greatness by the Holy Spirit.

A spiritual gift is an expression of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believers which empowers them to serve the body of Christ, the church.

#2 WHY does God Give spiritual gifts?

#3 How can I discover and use my spiritual gifts?

• DISCOVER  1 Timothy 4:14
• DEDICATE Romans 6:13
• DEVELOP 2 Timothy 1:6
• DEPLOY Romans 12:3-8

Spiritual Gifts

Administration: The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by effectively organizing resources and people to efficiently reach ministry goals.     yes       maybe       no

Apostleship: The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by launching and leading new ministry ventures that advance God’s purposes and expand his kingdom.     yes       maybe       no

Discernment: The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by recognizing truth or error within a message, person, or event.      yes      maybe      no

Encouragement (Exhortation): The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by helping others live God-centered lives through inspiration, encouragement, counseling, and empowerment.   yes       maybe       no

Evangelism: The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by sharing the love of Christ with others in a way that draws them to respond by accepting God’s free gift of eternal life.     yes       maybe       no

Faith: The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by stepping out in faith in order to see God’s purposes accomplished, trusting Him to handle any and all obstacles along the way.     yes       maybe       no

Giving: The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by joyfully supporting and funding various kingdom initiatives through material contributions beyond the tithe.     yes       maybe       no

Helping (Service): The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by offering assistance in reaching goals that glorify God and strengthen the body of Christ.      yes       maybe       no

Hospitality: The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by providing others with a warm and welcoming environment for fellowship.   yes       maybe       no

Knowledge: The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by communicating God’s truth to others in a way that promotes justice, honesty, and understanding.     yes      maybe       no

Leadership: The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by casting vision, stimulating spiritual growth, applying strategies, and achieving success where God’s purposes are concerned.  yes       maybe       no

Mercy: The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by ministering to those who suffer physically, emotionally, spiritually, or relationally. Their actions are characterized by love, care, compassion, and kindness toward others.     yes       maybe       no

Pastoring (Shepherding): The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by taking spiritual responsibility for a group of believers and equipping them to live Christ-centered lives.      yes       maybe       no

Prophecy: The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by offering messages from God that comfort, encourage, guide, warn, or reveal sin in a way that leads to repentance and spiritual growth.     yes      maybe      no

Teaching: The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by teaching sound doctrine in relevant ways, empowering people to gain a sound and mature spiritual education.     yes       maybe       no

Wisdom: The God-given special ability to serve and strengthen the body of Christ by making wise decision and counseling others with sound advice, all in accordance with God’s will.      yes       maybe       no

You Asked for It

Who is the Holy Spirit and what does He do?

John 14:15-17, 26

 

#1 Jesus’ Grand INTRODUCTION John 14:15-17

 

#2 The Spirit is ALIVE and ACTIVE!

• The WORK of the Spirit
• The FRUIT of the Spirit   Galatians 5:22-23
• The GIFTS of the Spirit   1 Corinthians 12:4-11

 

#3 WALK by the Spirit.  Galatians 5:16-18

 

#4 JOINING God in His Work in Your LIFE

You Asked for It

What does the Bible teach about Heaven?  John 14:1-6

#1 Heaven is REAL Genesis 1:1

#2 WRONG Ideas about Heaven

#3 DIRECTIONS to Heaven John 14:1-6

#4 What will Heaven BE LIKE? Revelation 21:4

#5 What will we do for all ETERNITY?

#6 A GLIMPES of Heaven Revelation 4:1-11

#7 Having CONFIDENCE you will see Heaven

 

 

You Asked for It

What will happen during the end times?

1 Corinthians 15:51-58

#1 The KEY to confidence for the future

 

#2 The RAPTURE   1 Corinthians 15:51-58; Revelation 3:10

 

#3 The TRIBULATION   Revelation 6-19

 

#4 The MILLENNIAL Kingdom   Revelation 20

 

#5 The Great White Throne JUDGMENT   Revelation 20:11-15

 

#6 The NEW Heaven and Earth   Revelation 21-22

 

#7 Until THEN

 

You Asked for It – Part 3

Knowing God’s Will – Romans 12:1-2

#1 That’s a GREAT Question!

 

#2 CHARACTERISTICS of God’s Will for Your Life

 

#3 God’s GENERAL Will for Your Life

 

#4 POSITIONING Yourself to Know God’s SPECIFIC Will     Romans 12:1

 

#5 Following God with a RENEWED Mind     Romans 12:2