Text: Matt 5-7; John 7:37-39 Summary: Doing the will of God as Jesus describes in the Sermon on the Mount requires divine help from the Holy Spirit. Among believers who already have the Holy Spirit, only the thirsty receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
Jesus
Grace to Overcome Sin
Text: Matthew 5:1-12, 17-20, 48 Summary: Live in the presence of the most blessed Person who ever lived, Jesus Christ, and be perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect.
God Gives Grace to the Humble
Text: James 4:6 Summary: Humble yourself before King Jesus and ask for grace, specifically in the area of your speech.
Faith and Works
Text: James 2:14-26, Gen 22:1-18 Summary: Your faith and your works begin and end with Jesus alone.
Believe, Receive and Keep the Word of God
Text: John 17:6-8, 11, 14-16, 20-23, 26 Summary: A Christian is one who is part of the Universal Church because he/she believes, receives, and keeps the Word of God.
Humility
Text: James 4:6, 9-10 Summary: Two definitions of humility. First, a person who regularly humbles himself before the Lord is humble. Second, humility is when you reach the end of yourself.