TEXT: ROM. 8: 6 – 14
I have come to learn from the scriptures that no man can please God unless he is led by the spirit – John 6: 63
The reason why many do0 not leave above sin is that they are still dwelling in the fresh – 1Cor. 3: 3, old things have not yet passed away in their life – 2Cor. 5: 17
God in His mercies called us from the world – Col. 1: 13
- Gave us His Holy spirit – Act 2: 38
- For us to be like Him – Col. 3: 10; Matt. 5: 48
- That we should be His dwelling place – Eph. 2: 22
- And, sealed us unto the day of redemption …..
NOTE: The Holy spirit may depart from any of us if we do not hold fast the word of God – 2 Tim. 1: 13; 1 Tim. 1: 19
Biblical Examples
- Hymenaeus and Alexander – 1 Tim. 1: 20
- Hymenaeus and Philetus – 2 Tim. 2: 16 – 17
- Alexander the Coppersmith – 2 Tim. 4: 14
No good thing can come from a person whom the Holy Spirit has departed – Tit. 1: 16
- Saul – 1 Sam. 16: 14
- Sampson – Judges 16: 20
Characteristics of Those Led by the Flesh
- Fighting at home and anywhere
- Drinking and drunkenness
- Stealing and lying
Gal. 5: 19 – 20; James 3: 14 – 16; Eph. 4: 3
Characteristics of a Spirit Led Person
- Kind
- Forgiving one another
- Tender hearted
Eph. 4: 32
- Love
- Joy
- Peace
- Long suffering
- Goodness
Gal. 5: 16, 25
We should only bear these fruits by being in Christ – John 15: 1 – 8
When you walk in the spirit, it will be easy to respond to the call of preaching the gospel – Matt. 28: 19; Mark 16: 15
The fellowship of brethren is a spiritual thing, so when you are in the spirit, you will be responsible to assemble with the brethren – Heb. 10: 25; 5: 14; Heb. 3: 13
Benefits of Working in Spirit
- We will not fulfil the lust of the flesh – Gal. 6: 16
- We stand blameless before God – Eph. 1: 3 – 5
- Free from condemnation – Rom. 8: 1
- God hears our prayer – John 9: 31
Lastly, let us walk in the spirit so that at the end we boldly say like the apostle Paul in 2 Tim. 4: 7 – 8
May God help us to walk in the spirit in Jesus name – Amen
UYO TOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST, 20 PAUL BASSEY STREET, UYO
SERMON PRESENTED BY BROTHER G. E. UMANAH (ELDER)
On March 19, 2017