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Pastor Enfinger

Proverbs 11:30

He That Winneth Souls is Wise

1. Soul winning is sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

2. Soul winning produces life.

3. Soul wining is wise.

4. Soul winning is scriptural. Acts 20:20

5. Soul winning is warning. Ezekiel 33:1-9

Pastor Wesley Enfinger

Defeating the Giants of Life - 10 of 11

Disarming the Giant of Doubt

John 20:24-29

I. Facing the Giant of Doubt:

A. Doubt deelops in isolation.

B. Doubt demands evidence.

C. Doubt draws us back to Christ.

D. Doubt deepens our faith.

E. Doubt defines our faith.

II. Fighting the Giant of Doubt:

A. Admit your doubts personally.

B. Articulate your doubts clearly.

C. Acknowledge your doubts prayerfully.

D. Analyze the evidence diligently.

E. Accept the limitations humbly.

1. Accept your own limitations.

2. Accept the Bible's limitations. Jeremiah 32:17,27

F. Adjust to the Earth's complexity (sin).

Pastor Wesley Enfinger

Mark 13:32-37

The Importance of Always Being Prepared

1. Preparations are possible.

2. Preparations can be neglected.

3. Proper preparations bring glorious results.

 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6

Pastor Wesley Enfinger

Romans Chapter 12

The Fellowship of the Body

vv1-3:  Fellowship involves sacrifice.  Let others have their way ahead of our way.  Bite our tongue.

vv4-8: Fellowship involves teamwork. WE are to function as 1. All parts work together to heal the hurting part.

vv9-15: Fellowship can not  be faked. One thing to teach a lesson, another thing to live a lesson.

vv16-21: Fellowship shows no favoritism. Be as concerned about the least as you are about the greatest.

Defeating the Giants of Life - 8 of 11

Resisting Your Resentment

1. The examination of resentment. 1 Corinthians 13:5

A. "Thinketh no evil."

B. We must not calculate or plan revenge.

2. The example of resentment. 1 Kings 2:5,6

A. David harbored ill-will toward Joab.

B. David wanted Solomon to exact revenge.

3. The expense of resentment. Hebrews 12:15

A. Root of bitterness.

B. Trouble you.

4. Five steps to defeat resentment. 

A. Think it through. Romans 3:10

B. Write it down. (seeing your thoughts may startle you).

C. Work it out. 1 Timothy 4:8

D. Talk it over. (read what you wrote to God). Ephesians 4:31

E. Give it up. Matthew 6:12,14-15

Pastor Wesley Enfinger

Galatians 2:5,14 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

The Truth of the Gospel

1. The Gospel saves sinners Romans 1:16

2. The Gospel alone saves sinners. 1 Corinthians 15:2

3. The Gospel saves all sinners. Romans 1:16

4. The Gospel saves sinners forever. 2 Timothy 1:12

Hims of the Faithful

Proverbs 3:6

Attitudes of actions we should have concerning Him.

1. Revelation 4:11 - Glorify Him. 

with our language

with our life

2. I Samuel 15:22 - Obey Him.

3. Matthew 4:10 - Worship HIm.

4. Proverbs 3:5 - Trust Him.

5. Matthew 22:37 - Love Him.

because He loved us

because He keeps us

because He saved us

6. John 15:11 - Enjoy Him.

Pastor Wesley Enfinger

Defeating the Giants of Life - 7 of 11

Attacking the Giant of Anger

Ephesians 4:25-32

I. Recognizing Sinless Anger. Ephesians 4:26a

A. Reactive anger Matthew 5:22 Galatians 5:19-21 Proverbs 29:11

B. Righteous anger John 2:14-15 Mark 3:5

II. Renouncing Sinful Anger. Ephesians 4:26b

A. Don't nurse your anger Ephesians 4:27 Hebrews 12:15

B. Don't rehearse your anger 1 Peter 5:7

C. Don't converse your anger Ephesians 4:29 Proverbs 22:24-25

D. Don't disperse your anger Proverbs 19:11

E. Do reverse your anger Ephesians 4:32 Romans 12:20-21 Proverbs 15:1

Bottled up anger causes resentment - next week "Resisting Your Resentment"

Pastor Wesley Enfinger

Isaiah 58:1

Why Preach So Hard?

1. More people are going to Hell than to Heaven...and somebody needs to warn them. Matthew 7:13,14

2. Each lost sheep is worth the effort...does it grieve your soul? Matthew 18:12-14

3. We are called to preach "hard"...preachers will stand accountable. Ezekiel 33:1-9

I'm not aiming for your toes, I'm aiming for your heart.

Pastor Wesley Enfinger

Psalm 119:71

Afflictions

I. "Afflictions" keep us humble. Ps. 107:39

A. They cause us to seek God. Hosea 5:15

B. They cause us to cry unto God. Jonah 2:2

C. They remind us of God's laws. Ps 119:153

II. "Afflictions" teach us God's statutes. Ps 119:71

A. God chastens those He loves. Heb 12:6

B. God never leaves us.  Heb 13:5

C. God always has a way out for us. 1 Cor 10:13

D. God cares for us. 1 Pet 5:7

III. "Afflictions" teach us, "the best is yet to come." 2 Cor 4:17

A. Burdens are lighter when we "yoke up" with Jesus. Mt 11:29

B. We will dwell in a mansion in Glory. Jn 14:2

C. We will live with Jesus forever. I Ths 4:17

Pastor Wesley Enfinger

Defeating the Giants of Life - 7 of 11

Taming the Giant of Temptation

1 Corinthians 10:12-14, Ephesians 6:12

I. The common Experience of Temptation.

A. Temptation is not unique! 

B. You are not alone!

II. The Controlled Environment of Temptation.

A. Temptation may be sent from Satan.

B. Temptation is limited by God.

III. The Certain Escape from Temptation.

A. Recognize the possibility of temptation.

B. Request help in advance of temptation.

C. Resist the devil.

D. Retreat from certain kinds of temptation.

E. Remove any hint of sin from your life.

F. Replace bad influences with good ones.

G. Resolve to live on the high road.

Don't be crushed by the pressures of temptation!

Pastor Wesley Enfinger

Luke 7:36-50

How to Activate the Power of God

1. This woman got desperate.God I need power.  God I need You.

2. This woman ignored the criticism. Listen to Him. Obey Him.

3. This woman worshiped with passion. The Pharisee welcomed Jesus as a dignitary, not as a life-giver.

 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6

Missionary John Mark Ziegler

How to Make Disciples

1. 1 Timothy 1:1-2. Paul didn't lead Timothy to salvation yet he called him his son.  

2. 2 Timothy 1:2-5. I pray for my disciple night and day as a father would a son.

3. 2 Timothy 2:1-2. Take all God has given you and invest it in another person.

4. Philemon 10,11. Discipling took a man from not profitable to profitable for the Gospel.

Who is it you can invest in?

Support the Ziegler's as they minister in Malawi Africa.  Click HERE and from the FUND dropdown select "Ziegler Support"

Pastor Wesley Enfinger

Defeating the Giants of Life - 6 of 11

Guarding Against Guilt

1. The agony of guilt - Psalm 32

a. Silence v3

b. Sorrow v4

c. Secrecy v4

2. The accusation of guilt - 2 Samuel 12:1-7

3. The admission of guilt - Psalm 51:1-4

a. He accepts full responsibility for his sin v2

b. He acknowledges the awfulness of his sin v2,4

c. He addresses his confession to God v4

4. The answer to guilt Psalm 51:6-12

a. Removing sin v2,7,9

b. Restoring the joy v8,12

c. Renewing the fellowship with God and others v11,13

Pastor Wesley Enfinger

Judges 6

Be Honest!

1. His boldness was exceeded only by his honesty v12,13 Get honest with God-He knows our weakness.

2. His cowardice was exceeded only by his obedience v25-27 As worried as he was he still did it.

3. His skepticism was exceeded only by his determination v36-40 God is faithful and He will empower us.

God I want to be the best I can be for You.  I am not that and I need Your help.

Pastor Wesley Enfinger

Romans 10:13-17

What Does it Take for a Person to be Saved?

1. A person can't be saved until they call upon the Name of the Lord Jesus.

2. A person to be saved must hear then believe then call on Him.

3. They hear from those who have been sent.

4. Faith by hearing by the Word of God. If they are to hear it must be us to do the telling.

We must continue to find ways to get the Gospel out.

Pastor Wesley Enfinger

Defeating the Giants of Life - 5 of 11

Winning Against Worry

Matthew 6:25-34

1. Facing the giant of worry.

A. Worry is inconsistent v.25

B. Worry is irrational v.26

C. Worry is ineffective v.27

D. Worry is illogical v.28

E. Worry is irreligious v.31-32

2. Fighting the giant of worry.

A. To win against worry we need a system of priorities v.33

B. To win against worry we need a strategic program v.34

Philippians 4:6-7 & 1 Peter 5:7

Pastor Wesley Enfinger

Genesis 2:7

The Gift of Life

1. God created all life! Life comes from our Holy God.

2. God controls life and death. 1 Samuel 2:6 Between birth and death live a life controlled by God.

3. God expects us to trust Him during our life. Job 1:21 We may not understand or like all that happens but we can trust God through it all.

John 10:10  “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and  to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that  they might have it more abundantly."

Pastor Wesley Enfinger

Joshua 14:6-15

Victory is Ours in Jesus

1. Caleb claims it because

a. God ordained it. v12

b. Moses promised it. v9

c. he lived it. v8  The victory comes when we are living the life.

2. Caleb's conquest. v12

a. His faith did not yield.

b. His heart did not change. Just as God will not change.

c. His strength did not fail.

3. Caleb's reward.

a. Joshua blessed him. v13

b. He was able to possess the land. v14

c. He had rest. v15

Pastor Wesley Enfinger

Defeating the Giants of Life - 4 of 11

Dealing with Loneliness

Genesis 2:18

I. The experience of loneliness.

The lonely single, spouse, survivor, senior citizen, sufferer, servant of God.

II. The examples of loneliness in the Bible. 

A. King David. Psalm 102:3,6,7. Psalm 142:4 B. Jeremiah. Jeremiah 9:2 C. Apostle Paul. 2 Timothy 4:9-11,16

III. The escape from loneliness. 

A. Acknowledge the reality of your loneliness. B. Accept God's provision for your loneliness. C. Allow God's Word to fill your heart and mind. D. Activate your network of Christian friends.

Pastor Wesley Enfinger

Philippians 4:13

How to be a Hero

1. All men are sinners. Romans 3:10,11,23. It is hard for sinners to be heroes.

2. Even Bible heroes were sinners. Moses, Samson, David, Peter, Paul.

3. Why do some become heroes while others do not? 1 Thessalonians 5:24. Anyone is a hero who answers God's call for their life.

Pastor Wesley Enfinger

1 John 4:19

Why Should We Love Jesus

1. Because of His sacrifice. Romans 5:6. John 10:18. "It tells me of a Savior's love, Who died to set me free."

2. Because of His stores. Philippians 4:19. "It tells me what my Father hath in store for ev'ry day."

3. Because of His sensitivity. Matthew 23:37. John 11:35. Hebrews 4:15. "It tells of One Whose loving heart can feel my deepest woe."

Pastor Wesley Enfinger

Defeating the Giants of Life - 3 of 11

Dealing with Discouragement

Nehemiah 4

1. Recognizing Discouragement

a. Cause #1 Fatigue. 4:6,10

b. Cause #2 Frustration 4:10

c. Cause #3 Failure 4:10

d. Cause #4 Fear 4:11,12

2. Responding to Discouragement

a. Cry out to God 4:4,9

b. Continue the work God has given you 4:6

c. Concentrate on the big picture 4:13,14

d. Claim the encouragement of God's promises 4:14

e. Carry somebody else's burden 4:16-23

Pastor Wesley Enfinger

John 3:16

The Greatest Verse in the Bible

1. It tells of the greatest tragedy ever recorded. a) What a tragedy to be born, live, and die without knowing Jesus and go to the devil's hell. b) Who do we need to tell about the Gospel?

2. It tells of the greatest love ever shown. No one has loved another like God has loved this world.

3. It tells of the greatest possession ever offered. Everlasting life.

4. It tells of the greatest decision ever made. Deciding where you'll spend eternity which depends on trusting Jesus.