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THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT Series
The Series Scripture—Galatians 5:22-23
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September 26: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT Series, #12 of 12—“NOW, LET’S WALK IN THE SPIRIT!” (Matthew 7:13-17; John 15:4-9; Romans 8:1-6; Galatians 5:16-18, 24-26)
To “walk in the Spirit” means more than going out for a stroll, anticipating that the Spirit of God will follow; after all, we’re not the ones who should be setting the direction! “Walk”, in this case, means “live according”; can you now see the difference? It is now WE following after and in the ways of the HOLY SPIRIT! Today’s final message in the Fruit of the Spirit series will circle back to the first message: we’re not to walk in the “flesh”, but in the Spirit. And we’ll also examine how to do so successfully!
To “walk in the Spirit” means more than going out for a stroll, anticipating that the Spirit of God will follow; after all, we’re not the ones who should be setting the direction! “Walk”, in this case, means “live according”; can you now see the difference? It is now WE following after and in the ways of the HOLY SPIRIT! Today’s final message in the Fruit of the Spirit series will circle back to the first message: we’re not to walk in the “flesh”, but in the Spirit. And we’ll also examine how to do so successfully!
“LET’S WALK IN THE SPIRIT!”
Fruits and Flowers: My Favorites!
Berries May through July
Hyacinths and Pansies
The Main Point: We are not called to bear the Fruit of the Spirit for a brief season, but to produce it perennially—every day!—as we live and walk in the Spirit!
Living and Walking by the Spirit
“If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.” (Galatians 5:25; emphasis added)
The Spirit is the Source of Our New Life in Christ
It’s about experiencing a transformation as we’re born again with a new and BETTER life in Jesus, even as we’re sanctified by the Holy Spirit!
Thus the prior verse: “And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” (Galatians 5:24)
“If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.” (Galatians 5:25; emphasis added)
So We’re to Walk in the Ways of Jesus, by His Spirit!
This doesn’t mean to stroll around, but to live according to, or to adhere to, or to be guided by, or to follow…Jesus, of course!
Thus the subsequent verse: “Let us have no self-conceit, no provoking of one another, no envy of one another.” (Galatians 5:26)
Six Steps to Faithful Fruitfulness
Walk in the Daily Disciplines: “In the morning, while it was still very dark, Jesus got up and went out to a deserted place, and there He prayed.” (Mark 1:35)
Walk with a Joyful, Light-hearted Step: “A cheerful heart is a good medicine.” (Proverbs 17:22a)
Walk in God’s Abundance: Jesus said, “By this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit, and prove to be my disciples.” (John 15:8)
Walk in the Paths of Righteousness: Jesus said, “Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.” (Matthew 7:17)
Walk NOT in the Ways of Wickedness: Paul said, “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and do not gratify the desires of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16)
Walk Like Jesus: Paul said, “I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called…. And walk in love, as Christ loved us….” (Ephesians 4:1; 5:2a)
Keep in Step with the Spirit
Fruits and Flowers: My Favorites!
Berries May through July
Hyacinths and Pansies
The Main Point: We are not called to bear the Fruit of the Spirit for a brief season, but to produce it perennially—every day!—as we live and walk in the Spirit!
Living and Walking by the Spirit
“If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.” (Galatians 5:25; emphasis added)
The Spirit is the Source of Our New Life in Christ
It’s about experiencing a transformation as we’re born again with a new and BETTER life in Jesus, even as we’re sanctified by the Holy Spirit!
Thus the prior verse: “And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” (Galatians 5:24)
“If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.” (Galatians 5:25; emphasis added)
So We’re to Walk in the Ways of Jesus, by His Spirit!
This doesn’t mean to stroll around, but to live according to, or to adhere to, or to be guided by, or to follow…Jesus, of course!
Thus the subsequent verse: “Let us have no self-conceit, no provoking of one another, no envy of one another.” (Galatians 5:26)
Six Steps to Faithful Fruitfulness
Walk in the Daily Disciplines: “In the morning, while it was still very dark, Jesus got up and went out to a deserted place, and there He prayed.” (Mark 1:35)
Walk with a Joyful, Light-hearted Step: “A cheerful heart is a good medicine.” (Proverbs 17:22a)
Walk in God’s Abundance: Jesus said, “By this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit, and prove to be my disciples.” (John 15:8)
Walk in the Paths of Righteousness: Jesus said, “Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.” (Matthew 7:17)
Walk NOT in the Ways of Wickedness: Paul said, “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and do not gratify the desires of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16)
Walk Like Jesus: Paul said, “I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called…. And walk in love, as Christ loved us….” (Ephesians 4:1; 5:2a)
Keep in Step with the Spirit
9-19-21 ~ Traditional Hymns:
God Of Grace & Glory ~ Take Time To Be Holy
Oh Jesus I Have Promised
9-19-21 ~ Contemporary Songs:
Known ~ Your Love Never Fails ~ Oh God Forgive Us
What A Beautiful Name ~ So Will I
Known ~ Your Love Never Fails ~ Oh God Forgive Us
What A Beautiful Name ~ So Will I