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Living Word NRA
SPIRITUAL GROWTH & THE HOLY SPIRIT
Online Sunday Worship Service
Locations & Times
Living Word NRA Church
Northgate Center, Gov. M. Cuenco Ave, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines
Sunday 10:00 AM
Sunday 1:00 PM
Sermon Title: SPIRITUAL GROWTH & THE HOLY SPIRIT
Scripture Text: GALATIANS 5:16-25
by: Ptr Nic Sy
Scripture Text: GALATIANS 5:16-25
by: Ptr Nic Sy
SERMON OUTLINE
"Followers bear fruit."
THE HOLY SPIRIT AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH.
I. THE POWER BEHIND CHRISTIAN MATURITY: THE HOLY SPIRIT
(GALATIANS 5:16 - 23)
"Walking by the Spirit is taking one step in front of another in the same direction over a long time."
a. The Spirit is the power that overcomes sin.
b. The Spirit is the power that overcomes the law.
II. THE EVIDENCE OF CHRISTIAN GROWTH: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT (GALATIANS 5:22-23)
"We are not saved by fruit; but real faith is not fruitless faith."
a. Christian growth is gradual.
b. Christian growth is certain.
c. Christian growth is total.
III. THE PROCESS OF THE CHRISTIAN MATURITY: CRUCIFIXION
(GALATIANS 5:24-25; LUKE 9:23; GALATIANS 5:25
a. Crucifixion reminds us of what Jesus has done for us.
b. Crucifixion is a reminder for us to die to self.
c. Crucifixion reminds us that maturity involves growing pains.
d. Crucifixion reminds us that it is a choice.
FINAL THOUGHTS.
The Holy Spirit's work that goes deep, soaks in, far below the surface. Yes it’s may not be easy. We need to give him our wills, our desires, our ambitions and submit our lives to his leading. And as we let the Spirit do the job, we will mature. There will be fruit – the fruit of the Spirit.
"Followers bear fruit."
THE HOLY SPIRIT AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH.
I. THE POWER BEHIND CHRISTIAN MATURITY: THE HOLY SPIRIT
(GALATIANS 5:16 - 23)
"Walking by the Spirit is taking one step in front of another in the same direction over a long time."
a. The Spirit is the power that overcomes sin.
b. The Spirit is the power that overcomes the law.
II. THE EVIDENCE OF CHRISTIAN GROWTH: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT (GALATIANS 5:22-23)
"We are not saved by fruit; but real faith is not fruitless faith."
a. Christian growth is gradual.
b. Christian growth is certain.
c. Christian growth is total.
III. THE PROCESS OF THE CHRISTIAN MATURITY: CRUCIFIXION
(GALATIANS 5:24-25; LUKE 9:23; GALATIANS 5:25
a. Crucifixion reminds us of what Jesus has done for us.
b. Crucifixion is a reminder for us to die to self.
c. Crucifixion reminds us that maturity involves growing pains.
d. Crucifixion reminds us that it is a choice.
FINAL THOUGHTS.
The Holy Spirit's work that goes deep, soaks in, far below the surface. Yes it’s may not be easy. We need to give him our wills, our desires, our ambitions and submit our lives to his leading. And as we let the Spirit do the job, we will mature. There will be fruit – the fruit of the Spirit.
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24-HOUR PRAYER CHAIN
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Let us continue praying for God’s intervention in this fight against the virus.
YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENT
Calling all our young people to join the Paragon Youth prayer service every Wednesday, from 2:30 - 4:30 PM. It’s a time to just come together to pray for one another and intercede for the current circumstance we are facing right now.
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Our HELP4COVID19PROJECT is still ongoing. If you want to support, you can either help us by being a volunteer for transportation and pick-up, monetary and in-kind giving, and most of all you can help us through prayers.
Check out our website for a more details: https://www.livingwordnra.com/help4cov19-project/
24-HOUR PRAYER CHAIN
Inviting everyone who hasn’t signed up yet on our 24-Hour PRAYER CHAIN for COVID. A lot of our brethren in the frontlines are in need of our prayers. You can join us wherever you are, it’ll only take 30 minutes of your time every day.
Let us continue praying for God’s intervention in this fight against the virus.
YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENT
Calling all our young people to join the Paragon Youth prayer service every Wednesday, from 2:30 - 4:30 PM. It’s a time to just come together to pray for one another and intercede for the current circumstance we are facing right now.
For more updates check the Youth’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/paragonyouthministry
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Our Vision:
Worship God. Advance His Kingdom.
Our Mission:
We are a church that seeks to bring glory to God, to build the local church through discipleship and to fulfill the Great Commission.
For more information, visit our website: https://livingwordnra.com
Our Vision:
Worship God. Advance His Kingdom.
Our Mission:
We are a church that seeks to bring glory to God, to build the local church through discipleship and to fulfill the Great Commission.
For more information, visit our website: https://livingwordnra.com
SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS.
GETTING STARTED
To the facilitator: Use this section to introduce the topic. If possible, give a brief recap of the sermon.
Share a memorable point, a spiritual lesson, a personal application, a question, or something that challenged you from the sermon last Sunday.
If you could change or improve one personality trait in yourself, what would it be?
GROUP DISCUSSION.
1. Share. Would you say that you are led by the Spirit (Gal. 5:18)? Why or why not? Do you follow your own course, or do you lean on God to guide you? Can you give an example? How can you become more dependent on the Spirit to direct you?
2. According to Galatians 5:16-17, what is going on inside every Christian? What causes the Christian’s inner moral conflict? The word “desire” in Galatians 5:16-17 literally means “over-desires” – when we feel that we must have something, an all-controlling drive or longing for something. What this tell us about how the sinful nature works?
3. Discuss. Look at the manifestations of the flesh in Galatians 5:19-20. Pick out two or three and describe how you think they can become consequences of “over-desire.” Which of the works of the flesh do you think are most common and acceptable in our culture?
4. In Paul’s warning about works of the flesh, he says in (verse 21) “those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.” The Greek verb refers to habitual practice rather than an isolated lapse. Why is the distinction important? (See also 1 John 3:6.) Why is it easy to see the sins of the flesh in others and not within ourselves?
5. Think through the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23. According to (verses 18,22,25) what is our part in producing these qualities? What is the Spirit’s part? Which of the segments of this fruit do you particularly need to ask God to grow in you through his Spirit?
6. Why is crucifixion an appropriate description of what must happen to the sinful nature? How do you practically crucify the flesh? Give an example or a situation where this has been true in your life. How can personal standards fit into crucifixion without being a form of legalism?
7. How would you practically describe a believer who is walking in the Spirit? What are the signs that a believer is out of step with the Spirit?
[NEXT STEPS]
Fans admire fruit; followers bear fruit.
- I will live by the Spirit - walk by the Spirit and led by the Spirit.
- I will be aware of legalism.
- I will attune myself to the voice of the Spirit, to let him guide me.
- I will surrender my agenda and my plans to the Holy Spirit.
- I will ask for the Holy Spirit to speak to me as I study the Word.
Don’t forget to:
- Go through the devotionals everyday this week.
- Have a regular daily time of prayer and reading of God’s Word.
- Commit 30 minutes a day for God’s intervention in this fight against the COVID virus.
CLOSING THE SESSION.
Close the session by taking the time to pray for one another. Consider the following as you pray:
- Pray for sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, that you will be able to discern his prompting and leading.
- Take the time to pray for our nation, for peace and for the gospel to prosper during this time of the pandemic.
- Pray for those who are hurting, going through fear, worry and anxiety in the group.
- Pray for your unsaved family, friends and loved ones.
GETTING STARTED
To the facilitator: Use this section to introduce the topic. If possible, give a brief recap of the sermon.
Share a memorable point, a spiritual lesson, a personal application, a question, or something that challenged you from the sermon last Sunday.
If you could change or improve one personality trait in yourself, what would it be?
GROUP DISCUSSION.
1. Share. Would you say that you are led by the Spirit (Gal. 5:18)? Why or why not? Do you follow your own course, or do you lean on God to guide you? Can you give an example? How can you become more dependent on the Spirit to direct you?
2. According to Galatians 5:16-17, what is going on inside every Christian? What causes the Christian’s inner moral conflict? The word “desire” in Galatians 5:16-17 literally means “over-desires” – when we feel that we must have something, an all-controlling drive or longing for something. What this tell us about how the sinful nature works?
3. Discuss. Look at the manifestations of the flesh in Galatians 5:19-20. Pick out two or three and describe how you think they can become consequences of “over-desire.” Which of the works of the flesh do you think are most common and acceptable in our culture?
4. In Paul’s warning about works of the flesh, he says in (verse 21) “those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.” The Greek verb refers to habitual practice rather than an isolated lapse. Why is the distinction important? (See also 1 John 3:6.) Why is it easy to see the sins of the flesh in others and not within ourselves?
5. Think through the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23. According to (verses 18,22,25) what is our part in producing these qualities? What is the Spirit’s part? Which of the segments of this fruit do you particularly need to ask God to grow in you through his Spirit?
6. Why is crucifixion an appropriate description of what must happen to the sinful nature? How do you practically crucify the flesh? Give an example or a situation where this has been true in your life. How can personal standards fit into crucifixion without being a form of legalism?
7. How would you practically describe a believer who is walking in the Spirit? What are the signs that a believer is out of step with the Spirit?
[NEXT STEPS]
Fans admire fruit; followers bear fruit.
- I will live by the Spirit - walk by the Spirit and led by the Spirit.
- I will be aware of legalism.
- I will attune myself to the voice of the Spirit, to let him guide me.
- I will surrender my agenda and my plans to the Holy Spirit.
- I will ask for the Holy Spirit to speak to me as I study the Word.
Don’t forget to:
- Go through the devotionals everyday this week.
- Have a regular daily time of prayer and reading of God’s Word.
- Commit 30 minutes a day for God’s intervention in this fight against the COVID virus.
CLOSING THE SESSION.
Close the session by taking the time to pray for one another. Consider the following as you pray:
- Pray for sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, that you will be able to discern his prompting and leading.
- Take the time to pray for our nation, for peace and for the gospel to prosper during this time of the pandemic.
- Pray for those who are hurting, going through fear, worry and anxiety in the group.
- Pray for your unsaved family, friends and loved ones.