Sermon Notes

Why Not Convicted?

Titus 1:5-16

“Christians don’t feel conviction, they accept conviction.”

INTRODUCTION

The battle for righteousness continues.

The fight against the flesh and wordiness begins with being sanctified and separated.

The error of many well-meaning believers is thinking that they must “feel” convicted before they act or change.

Acts 8:24-28

CONVICTION IN THE BELIEVER

Conviction Is Not Determined By Strong Feelings

John 8:42-47

Conviction May Not Be Able To Work With Your Conscience

John 8:4-9

I Timothy 4:1-2

Ephesians 4:19

Titus 1:15

I John 3:20

Conviction Is Determined By TRUTH

I Corinthians 14:22-24

James 2:8-9

HOW TO LIVE BY CONVICTION

Vs. 9, The Word of God Must Be Your FINAL AUTHORITY (vv. 13-14)

Vs. 10-11, You Must Have Ears That HEAR

Vs. 11, Your Convictions Cannot Be For Your Convenience

Vs. 12-13, 16, Your Witness Will Reveal Your Convictions

Vs. 15, Ask God To Purge Your Conscience

Hebrews 9:13-14

Vs. 16, Repent Without Excuse When You Are Convicted

CONCLUSION

Those That Won’t Be Convicted WILL Be Convicted

Jude 14-16

The Church Needs Christians Who Are Not Waiting For A Feeling, But Serving With Conviction