SERIES: KNOWING WHAT TO BELIEVE (7 OF 9)

NOTE: This sermon is part 13 and 14 of a 18 part sermon series. Two sermons outlines are included in this download.

PREVIEWS:

Part 13: The Holy Spirit
Series: Knowing What To Believe
Stuart Briscoe

"I believe…in the Holy Ghost…" (The Apostles' Creed)

The Holy Spirit is God, a co-equal member of the Trinity-not a Ghost, or a feeling, an influence, or a plaything.

I. His Convicting Work.

A. He convicts of sin. John 16:9

B. He convicts of righteousness. John 16:10

C. He convicts of judgment. John 16:11

II. His Converting Work.

A. He converts from darkness to light. 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

B. He converts from death to life. Romans 8:6-11

C. He converts from domination to liberty. Romans 8:2

III. His Convincing Work.

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Part 14: The Church
Series: Knowing What To Believe
Stuart Briscoe

" I believe in…The Holy Catholic Church…" (The Apostles' Creed)

I. The Uniqueness of the Church.

Note: "Holy" means "distinct, unique, separate."

A. A unique Founder.
1. The Founder's position. Matthew 16:16

2. The Founder's passion. Ephesians 5:25

3. The Founder's possession. Matthew 16:18 (Note: "MY.")

B. A unique Foundation.
Note: pun on "Petros" and "petra."

1. Personal conviction of His Deity. Matthew 16:17-18

2. Personal confession of His Lordship.

C. A unique Future.